Community hears from Mancos school board candidates The candidates touch on student achievement, staff retention, issues facing rural schools October 11, 2023
Fiery crash during prestigious balloon race injures 2 Polish pilots The Poland-1 gas balloon, center right, slowly inflates in preparation for the launch of the 66th Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett… October 10, 2023
Motorists should expect delays on the Mancos Hill and Durango Maintenance crews are filling potholes, repairing slopes and clearing mudslide debris October 10, 2023
Inmate who died at La Plata County Jail had fentanyl in system Despite drugs in blood, coroner rules cause of death is health related October 10, 2023
Montezuma-Cortez school board candidates touch on many subjects Candidates speak about teacher support, school safety, tensions October 10, 2023
Axis Health System’s aim to monitor and regulate blood pressure earned them an award The American Heart Association and American Medical Association rewarded Axis the Target BP: Silver Award October 10, 2023
Lauren Boebert’s divorce finalized after shouting match behind closed doors With her grandson in her arms, U.S. Rep. Boebert appears in court to dissolve 17-year marriage to Jayson Boebert October 10, 2023
Man who allegedly charged Cortez officer with a knife released a day later The suspect had been arrested previously for a stabbing in July October 10, 2023
Proposition II: State would keep tobacco, nicotine tax revenue it raises to fund preschool The ballot measure would let Colorado keep nearly $24 million in existing tax revenue to pay for expanded preschool access.… October 10, 2023
StoneAge Inc. CEO launches ‘The Ownership Mindset’ Kerry Siggins discusses personal obstacles faced in new book promoting leadership October 10, 2023
Felon found in possession of multiple firearms leads Cortez police on a chase Suspect arrested Oct. 3 after several days on the run October 10, 2023
Stephanie Morris Nissan in west Durango closes abruptly Former employee speculates that the dealership did not have adequate funds to pay back corporation October 9, 2023
Colorado leaders and members of Jewish and Palestinian community react following Hamas attack on Israel Demonstrators protest against Israeli airstrikes on Gaza in the Puerta del Sol in central Madrid, Spain, Monday, Oct. 9, 2023.… October 9, 2023
The long-term future of short-term rentals in SW Colorado Durango clamped down on vacation rentals six years ago – might La Plata County do the same? October 9, 2023
A father claims Montezuma County Fair Board ruled unfairly against his 12-year-old He’s ready to fight for her rights and find answers October 8, 2023
Biden faces more criticism about the U.S.-Mexico border Some Democrats across the country are distancing themselves from the White House October 8, 2023
Durango woman cited for allegedly attacking mattress mascot Suspect was ‘playful’ but became ‘aggressive’ with employee, police said October 8, 2023
Hamas says it is holding more than 100 captives from assault Israeli government formally declares war, gives green light for retaliation October 8, 2023
Human-moose conflicts are on the rise in Colorado. Who is to blame — humans or moose? Following four incidents where people were injured by moose in recent months, should wildlife managers take a closer look at… October 8, 2023
Panthers ground game dominates Bayfield Tay Wheat’s school-record seven TDs highlight homecoming win October 7, 2023
Young People in Recovery to host event teaching how to use Narcan in the event of an overdose The event is free to the public and teaches how to respond to an opioid overdose October 7, 2023
Montezuma-Cortez celebrates 90% attendance rate in all schools near midsemester District approaches the average state attendance rate after more than half of students missed more than 12 days last year October 7, 2023
Ouray Ice Park, once the gold standard for free recreation on private land, caught up in liability concerns City, private landowner and nonprofit operator of park negotiating new partnership October 7, 2023