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Mesa Verde National Park prefers to stabilize and reopen Spruce Tree House cliff dwelling

Mesa Verde National Park prefers to stabilize and reopen Spruce Tree House cliff dwelling

Public comment period open until April 10; ancient village was most visited in park before closing in 2015

Gun waiting period, overdose prevention center bills advance

Gun waiting period, overdose prevention center bills advance

Republican filibuster fails to stop legislation from moving out of House

Drug distribution on social media discussed in Colorado AG report

Drug distribution on social media discussed in Colorado AG report

Attorney General Phil Weiser speaks at 2022 Candidate Forum, held at the University of Denver, on Oct. 12, 2022. Weiser…

Dove Creek advances to Final Four in Colorado basketball tournament

Dove Creek advances to Final Four in Colorado basketball tournament

Bulldogs top Stratton 47-40, move to 1A semifinals

Four arrested after deputies face gunfire during traffic stop east of Farmington

Four arrested after deputies face gunfire during traffic stop east of Farmington

Sheriff Ferrari calls incident ‘brazen’ criminal behavior

Popeyes’ opening date in Cortez unclear because of severe winter weather

Popeyes’ opening date in Cortez unclear because of severe winter weather

Store hopes to open its doors in May or June

New spring market announced for Cortez

New spring market announced for Cortez

Small vendor cooperative teams up with Cliffrose Garden Center for mini-outdoor market on east end of town

Federal board defers vote to rename Mount Evans at tribal government’s request

Federal board defers vote to rename Mount Evans at tribal government’s request

A request by a tribal government to have a “consultation” delays the vote to change the controversial name of 14,000-foot…

Colorado oil, gas companies offer $459 million to guarantee wells are plugged eventually

Colorado oil, gas companies offer $459 million to guarantee wells are plugged eventually

Plans seek to meet new state financial requirements, but some smaller operators hope to put up only a fraction of…

Author of new Bears Ears book will speak at Cortez library

Author of new Bears Ears book will speak at Cortez library

Andrew Gulliford is a professor of history and environmental studies

New Mexico may curb paramilitaries near southern U.S. border

New Mexico may curb paramilitaries near southern U.S. border

Lawmakers in Oregon and Vermont also are considering initiatives

Pothole problem increases with weather change in Farmington

Pothole problem increases with weather change in Farmington

New Mexico Department of Transportation has 21 miles of highway in city limits

Cortez’s Brinley and Victoria Duran continue swimming excellence

Cortez’s Brinley and Victoria Duran continue swimming excellence

Victoria earns college scholarship; 10-year-old Brinley will go to qualifying meet in California

Mancos to offer Lifeline screening March 9

Mancos to offer Lifeline screening March 9

Screening helps individuals analyze their risk for certain diseases and other health risks

EPA blames Utah for Colorado ozone pollution

EPA blames Utah for Colorado ozone pollution

Federal agency won’t approve Utah’s clean air plans until they stop violating “good neighbor” rules

Safety in numbers decreases as vaccination rates drop

Safety in numbers decreases as vaccination rates drop

New Mexico, Colorado have lower childhood vaccination rates post-pandemic

Ex-Navajo President Peterson Zah dies after lengthy illness

Ex-Navajo President Peterson Zah dies after lengthy illness

Navajo Nation’s first elected president known for charisma, ideas and ability to get things done

Four Corners Home and Garden Show is a spring tradition

Four Corners Home and Garden Show is a spring tradition

100 vendors expected at Montezuma County Fairgrounds March 31-April 1

Driver hits boulder from rockfall on Colorado Highway 3

Driver hits boulder from rockfall on Colorado Highway 3

Department of Transportation cautions drivers to be extra careful during freeze-thaw cycle

Orchard economy depends grafting and pruning skills

Orchard economy depends grafting and pruning skills

Cultivar science preserves genetics of heritage apples; workshops scheduled in March and April

Montezuma-Cortez theater brings classic musical to life

Montezuma-Cortez theater brings classic musical to life

‘Seven Brides for Seven Brothers’ to open Friday, March 10

More than 80% of local governments have opted out of Colorado’s new paid family, medical leave

More than 80% of local governments have opted out of Colorado’s new paid family, medical leave

Many said they have similar or better programs in place for their workers

The enduring joy of fat tire bikes

The enduring joy of fat tire bikes

Sales have declined and access is limited, but riders are psyched to hit the trail

U.S. agriculture secretary unveils initiatives for small, mid-sized operations

U.S. agriculture secretary unveils initiatives for small, mid-sized operations

New developments mark progress in Biden’s approach to changing food system, Vilsack says