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An omicron curveball: At two Colorado hospital systems, most COVID patients aren’t there for COVID

An omicron curveball: At two Colorado hospital systems, most COVID patients aren’t there for COVID

Two hospitals report that 60% or more of their patients who are COVID positive are there for other reasons

January 13, 2022

Colorado wildlife officials just legalized hazing wolves. It came too late for this cowboy.

Colorado wildlife officials just legalized hazing wolves. It came too late for this cowboy.

Ranchers can now use rubber bullets, other methods against problem wolves, ahead of planned reintroduction to the Western Slope

January 13, 2022

Mesa County grand jury will investigate Clerk Tina Peters, prosecutors say

Mesa County grand jury will investigate Clerk Tina Peters, prosecutors say

Mesa County election official has been under scrutiny in connection with a security breach

January 13, 2022

‘A fighting tone’: Colorado Republicans are heading into the 2022 legislative session on the offensive

‘A fighting tone’: Colorado Republicans are heading into the 2022 legislative session on the offensive

The GOP’s main strategy has been to slow down the Democratic machine through delay tactics

January 13, 2022

McPhee breakwater expansion delayed until 2023

McPhee breakwater expansion delayed until 2023

Forest battles illegal use of closed routes; bookstore returns to national monument museum

January 13, 2022

Bluejays and Bulldogs wrestlers open new year

Bluejays and Bulldogs wrestlers open new year

Mathews and Martin are runner-ups in Pagosa tournament

January 13, 2022

Dolores plans to annex property on north mesa

Dolores plans to annex property on north mesa

Area would be zoned for open space; new water tank would be allowed

January 13, 2022

Officials weary of Dolores mill’s fire prevention plan

Officials weary of Dolores mill’s fire prevention plan

Monthslong grapple continues as Montezuma County Commissioners reject fire mitigation plan; county attorney raises possibility of civil litigation

January 13, 2022

Three positions open on Mancos board

Three positions open on Mancos board

Election April 5; mail-in nominations due Jan. 24

January 12, 2022

Documentary explores how CDOT and tribes partnered to preserve Indigenous culture and history

Documentary explores how CDOT and tribes partnered to preserve Indigenous culture and history

A centuries-old Puebloan village was discovered during the realignment of U.S. Highway 550

January 12, 2022

Man who fired seven gunshots into Durango bar, hitting two people, sentenced to prison

Man who fired seven gunshots into Durango bar, hitting two people, sentenced to prison

Victim says she feels pain and trauma of shooting every day

January 12, 2022

Six-figure ad campaign pressures Polis to act on abandoned oil and gas wells

Six-figure ad campaign pressures Polis to act on abandoned oil and gas wells

Environmental groups have criticized Colorado governor as being weak on climate change

January 12, 2022

Colorado’s 2022 legislative session begins. Here’s your guide to get involved.

Colorado’s 2022 legislative session begins. Here’s your guide to get involved.

Here’s how to find your lawmakers, testify on bills, stay up-to-date and more

January 12, 2022

Montezuma County discusses succession process for ill Stevenson

Montezuma County discusses succession process for ill Stevenson

Commissioner hospitalized for COVID complications

January 12, 2022

Body camera footage shows shooting of Farmington police officer

Body camera footage shows shooting of Farmington police officer

U.S. Marshals Service offers $10,000 reward for information leading to arrest of Elias Buck

January 12, 2022

Forest Service denies extra time to comment on Valle Seco land swap

Forest Service denies extra time to comment on Valle Seco land swap

Late release of land appraisals led to request by opponents for more time for public input

January 12, 2022

Montezuma-Cortez High School drawing laughs with comedy performance

Montezuma-Cortez High School drawing laughs with comedy performance

‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ opened last weekend, returns this weekend

January 12, 2022

New Navajo Nation police chief wants to hire more officers

New Navajo Nation police chief wants to hire more officers

Report: Department must double in size to properly cover the reservation

January 11, 2022

Horses rescued from mountain pasture near Groundhog Reservoir

Horses rescued from mountain pasture near Groundhog Reservoir

State veterinarian called in to examine animals; case is under investigation by Dolores County Sheriff

January 11, 2022

Colorado governor and Democrats unveil 2022 legislative platform

Colorado governor and Democrats unveil 2022 legislative platform

Some of Dem’s main talking points echoed what Republicans outlined in August 2021

January 11, 2022

New athletic trainers join Southwest Health System staff

New athletic trainers join Southwest Health System staff

Mitch Taffe, Kevin Lichner and Lianne Shroba rehabilitating student athletes

January 11, 2022

Don Coram brushes off ‘super woke’ insult: ‘I have no idea what that means’

Don Coram brushes off ‘super woke’ insult: ‘I have no idea what that means’

The 73-year-old Montrose native has a background in farming and mining

January 11, 2022

M-CHS shocks Durango in overtime, 84-74

M-CHS shocks Durango in overtime, 84-74

Carver scores 32; DHS ends with four on floor

January 11, 2022

‘Sacredness’ of Southwest Colorado inspires artist

‘Sacredness’ of Southwest Colorado inspires artist

New exhibit ‘Bronze and Bones’ on display at the Dolores Public Library through January

January 10, 2022