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Western Slope water interests make $98.5M play to buy some of the Colorado River’s oldest water rights from Xcel

Xcel Energy owns some of the oldest water rights on the Colorado River near Glenwood Springs. A coalition thinks would…

November 5, 2023

‘Wild West primary’ could be ahead to fill Ken Buck’s seat

Republican state Reps. Mike Lynch, Richard Holtorf and Perry Will, from left, in the House chamber on Wednesday, May 11,…

November 5, 2023

Some Republicans looking for a Boebert alternative ahead of 2024

Mesa County is part of the 3rd Congressional District, in which incumbent Republican Loren Boebert is in a race that’s…

November 5, 2023

Christmas Craft Fair to usher in Christmas season in Dolores Dec. 1 and 2

Craft fair is held a few times each year, with the biggest event near Christmas

November 4, 2023

After vote recount, Wall is sworn in to third term as a Ute councilman

After a recount, Wall beats challenger Leland Collins in the October election by six votes

November 4, 2023

Colorado secretary of state’s robocall reminding millions of voters to cast their ballots cost $50,000

The call comes after Jena Griswold faced criticism last year when her office spent more than $1 million to run…

November 4, 2023

Expanding Diné Bikéyah: Navajo Nation president signs legislation at Navajo Prep

Legislation allocates $3 million for new housing at school in Farmington

November 4, 2023

Hesperus solar developer committed, despite another hiccup

The application is considered ‘withdrawn’ by La Plata County following Oct. 29 deadline

November 4, 2023

Justin Hunt returns to hometown for Q&A about ‘The Post’ film

Friends, supporters show up to fill the theater

November 3, 2023

Coming to Farmington: ‘Message In A Viga: Historic Inscriptions at the Aztec West Great House’

Author and historian Fred Blackburn offers free presentation on inscriptions

November 3, 2023

Kaylee Sanders faces nine charges in two murder cases

Defenders point to trauma: ‘Nobody wanted to listen so I snapped. I finally snapped,’ Sanders said

November 3, 2023

State Human Services fine committee now funds health, homeless issues

IMPACT, which serves Montezuma County, receives funds for services

November 3, 2023

A new wedding and small-events venue is trying to open in Mancos, but not without a fight

Neighbors have safety and impact concerns, but local businesses seem to support

November 3, 2023

Sen. Michael Bennet, others introduce bipartisan legislation that would create a children’s immigration court

The proposed legislation would include specially trained judges and procedures to handle immigration cases of unaccompanied children

November 3, 2023

Archaeologist to talk about decline of southeast Utah’s 13th century inhabitants

Tom Windes to speak at First United Methodist in Cortez

November 2, 2023

More action to be taken to help conserve Dolores River Canyon Country

Study identifies the public lands encompassing Western Colorado’s Dolores River as the state’s largest, most biodiverse unprotected landscape

November 2, 2023

Another gas leak reported at high school leads to school cancellation in Cortez

Students were sent home after the fire department’s arrival

November 2, 2023

Montezuma-Cortez Middle School to present the play ‘Footloose’ Nov. 3 and 4

The musical features over 70 CMS students as cast and crew

November 2, 2023

Farmington man faces multiple federal charges in killing

Hanson Tsosie indicted by federal grand jury

November 2, 2023

Group supporting Proposition HH launches $1 million ad blitz as Election Day nears

A late infusion of cash to Property Tax Relief Now made the spending possible, but the groups opposing the ballot…

November 2, 2023

Colorado to fully fund public schools for first time in 14 years

It has been more than 20 years since Colorado voters amended the state Constitution to create supposedly mandatory funding requirements…

November 2, 2023

Why Colorado energy bills should be lower this winter

A natural gas meter outside a Colorado home in January 2023. (Joe Wertz/Colorado Public Radio) After a perfect storm of…

November 2, 2023

New bill would prevent rule from increasing the costs of oil and gas production

The Restoring American Energy Dominance Act would prevent increased bonds on federal lands

November 1, 2023

Search for next Pueblo Community College president is underway

Colorado Community College System hopes to receive input from the campus and community as they look for a candidate

November 1, 2023