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Plateau Fire 93 percent contained

Dolores-Norwood Road and Boggy Draw area reopen Monday

August 12, 2018

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WildEdge Brewing Collective is the People’s Choice at Pine River Brewfest

WildEdge Brewing Collective’s entries win the popular vote at inaugural Pine River Brewfest

August 12, 2018

Local News

New Mesa Verde fire blamed on lightning strike

Mancos Canyon Fire reported on east side of national park

August 12, 2018

Local News

Fairgrounds ‘a petting zoo’ of Plateau Fire evacuees

Animal shelter offers place for dogs, cats

August 12, 2018

Local News

Plateau Fire hits 16,300 acres; pre-evacuation lifted

Dolores-Norwood Road to reopen Monday morning

August 11, 2018

Gulliford's travels

Lessons of the 416 Fire show how our approach to wildfires has evolved

The 416 Fire shows how our approach to wildfires has evolved

August 11, 2018

Moccasin Mesa Fire is contained; Mesa Verde assumes command

Advisers work with crews to protect archaeological sites

August 10, 2018

Plateau Fire hits 13,084 acres; crews extend fire lines

Lightning strikes reported, but no new fires were found

August 9, 2018

Grazing on the Glade adjusted

Draft decision has new requirements to improve range

August 9, 2018

Cortez Farmers Market to host Aloha Club, bingo game

The Aloha Club will perform at the Cortez Farmers Market on Saturday, Aug. 11.Courtesy photo The Cortez Farmers Market will…

August 9, 2018

Outdoors

High country an enticing allure, but are people prepared?

Pictures and stories shared on social media don’t capture difficulty, danger of hikes

August 8, 2018

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Cortez Adult Education Center starts fall ESL and GED classes on Aug. 27

Ed Lettman, of Cortez, received his equivalency credentials in December 2017.Courtesy of Durango Adult Education Center The Cortez Adult Education…

August 8, 2018

Local News

Attorney general candidate says opponent lacks necessary experience

George Brauchler says the law will guide his decision-making

August 8, 2018

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TOPS weight-loss group installs new officers to ‘Sound of Chapter Music’

The new leaders of Take Off Pounds Sensibly, from left: assistant weight recorder Lillian Allen, weight recorder Diane Townley, secretary…

August 7, 2018

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Plateau Fire north of Dolores grows to 5,750 acres

Fire makes short runs through trees as fire weather returns

August 7, 2018

Local News

Year’s first human cases of West Nile virus reported in Colorado

The first two human cases of the sometimes fatal West Nile virus in Colorado in 2018 have been reported in…

August 7, 2018

Healing Nutrition

Learning, growing can start with a good snack

Feeding your kids healthier food provides them the nutrients they need to grow, develop and be healthier. When they are…

August 7, 2018

Fire at Mesa Verde’s far southeast border reaches 185 acres

Blaze erupts at park’s border

August 6, 2018

Business

Region 9 Economic Development District is moving to Durango Tech Center

Lewis Marchinodu1-i-syn “Region 9 has been renting office space since our inception almost 30 years ago”, Laura Lewis Marchino, Region…

August 3, 2018

Local News

Plateau Fire north of Dolores grows to 4,450 acres

Closures include Dolores-Norwood, House Creek roads

August 3, 2018

Local News

Judge finds Damron competent to stand trial for mother’s murder

Witnesses warn that defendant’s mental condition could change

August 1, 2018

Local News

Fire damages Chronic Therapy marijuana shop in south Cortez

Store hosted grand opening celebration days before; fire is under investigation

July 31, 2018

Local News

Kevin Wade Folsom pleads guilty in Haycamp slaying, gets 25 years

Killer gets 25 years in prison for slaying of James Box Jr.

July 30, 2018

For the record

Sheriff Blotter

du1-i-syn 9:13 a.m.: Deputies responded to a report of found property in the 27000 block of County Road 21. A…

July 29, 2018