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Southwest Regional Law Enforcement Academy graduates 11 cadets on Saturday

Southwest Regional Law Enforcement Academy graduates 11 cadets on Saturday

Professionalism and public perception of law enforcement, continued education were themes at ceremony in Mancos

December 10, 2022

Ignacio woman sentenced for careless driving in fatal crash

Ignacio woman sentenced for careless driving in fatal crash

Virginia Cundiff was driving on a revoked license when she killed a road worker

December 10, 2022

Ironwood mill issued court injunction to remove giant wood chip pile

Ironwood mill issued court injunction to remove giant wood chip pile

New management reports company on track to meet deadlines; goal is to restart operations next year

December 10, 2022

Homeless camp sweeps draw criticism in Durango; code enforcement explains procedure

Homeless camp sweeps draw criticism in Durango; code enforcement explains procedure

Potentially abandoned property is tagged and given 24 hours to be removed

December 9, 2022

Dump site south of Mancos concerns neighbors

Dump site south of Mancos concerns neighbors

State health official visits site; new property owner reportedly plans to clean it up

December 9, 2022

Jury finds Ignacio man ‘not guilty’ of domestic violence after year in jail

Jury finds Ignacio man ‘not guilty’ of domestic violence after year in jail

Romman Brown was accused of strangling and breaking the arm of his girlfriend

December 9, 2022

M-CHS, Dove Creek bring loaded teams to the mat

M-CHS, Dove Creek bring loaded teams to the mat

Panthers and Bulldogs boast larger rosters, plenty of firepower

December 9, 2022

Just how bad are Colorado’s public toilets? Terrifying, CU Boulder researchers say

Just how bad are Colorado’s public toilets? Terrifying, CU Boulder researchers say

Researchers use lasers to light up bacterial plumes emanating from every flush

December 9, 2022

Baby Hick: Senator John Hickenlooper and wife welcome baby via surrogate

Baby Hick: Senator John Hickenlooper and wife welcome baby via surrogate

Family says 10-pound 15-ounce baby is ‘practically perfect’

December 9, 2022

Colorado, along with other states, to investigate Kroger-Albertsons merger

Colorado, along with other states, to investigate Kroger-Albertsons merger

Attorney General Phil Weiser intends to launch a listening tour to gather feedback

December 9, 2022

Colorado requires drillers assess impacts of wells. Does it matter?

Colorado requires drillers assess impacts of wells. Does it matter?

Environmental groups want regulators to toughen rules, consider impacts of increased drilling activity

December 9, 2022

Morgan Carroll to step aside as Colorado Democratic Party chairwoman

Morgan Carroll to step aside as Colorado Democratic Party chairwoman

Her party has secured more sustained power in the state than ever before

December 9, 2022

EPA approves air quality rules for Northern Ute Tribe in Utah

EPA approves air quality rules for Northern Ute Tribe in Utah

New plan adds regulations to oil and gas producers; Uinta Basin has exceeded air quality standards

December 9, 2022

Semitrailers crash on U.S. 491 north of Cortez

Semitrailers crash on U.S. 491 north of Cortez

One driver injured in crash after snowstorm

December 8, 2022

Cortez airport releases draft master plan for improvements

Cortez airport releases draft master plan for improvements

Upgrades would allow for increased passenger capacity; add second runway for general aviation

December 8, 2022

Durango police steps up speeding enforcement starting Sunday

Durango police steps up speeding enforcement starting Sunday

Four areas will be focus of weeklong efforts to curb drivers with lead foots

December 8, 2022

Colorado awarded $5.9 million to figure out how to use $100 million to improve broadband

Colorado awarded $5.9 million to figure out how to use $100 million to improve broadband

Digital equity grants are part of massive infrastructure bill passed by Congress

December 8, 2022

Wolf reintroduction could be a chance to support endangered subspecies

Wolf reintroduction could be a chance to support endangered subspecies

Proponents say Colorado Parks and Wildlife plans should consider Mexican gray wolves

December 8, 2022

San Juan National Forest proposes recreation improvements

San Juan National Forest proposes recreation improvements

Bathrooms and parking lots would be added for trails near Dolores and Mancos; OHV trails would be widened

December 8, 2022

Panthers bring high-flying tempo in early wins

Panthers bring high-flying tempo in early wins

M-CHS off to 4-0 start after sweeping home tournament

December 7, 2022

Cortez Christmas Dinner will be Dec. 25 at county annex

Cortez Christmas Dinner will be Dec. 25 at county annex

Traditional meal will be takeout; delivery offered for the homebound

December 7, 2022

Eight months later, few answers in young girl’s death in Cortez

Eight months later, few answers in young girl’s death in Cortez

Five-year-old died in home March 29; no arrests made

December 7, 2022

Bid to make Colorado among first for Democratic presidential primary appears to fall short

Bid to make Colorado among first for Democratic presidential primary appears to fall short

Plan calls for South Carolina to go first in 2024, followed by Nevada and New Hampshire

December 7, 2022

Memories of Pearl Harbor, 81 years later

Memories of Pearl Harbor, 81 years later

Current and former residents of La Plata County recall how the attack changed their lives

December 7, 2022