Durango woman sentenced to two years’ probation for assault Keesha Marie McCoy was arrested on suspicion of strangling her boyfriend December 17, 2021
Phone map, again: Woman and rescuer are rescued on Dolores-Norwood Road Man gets stuck while trying to rescue wife on snowy, unmaintained road December 17, 2021
Mancos and Dove Creek haul in 10 all-state football selections Largest group of honorees in region’s history follows landmark seasons December 17, 2021
Judge ends ‘Village at Wolf Creek’ land exchange Legal battle looms over road that would access 300 acres owned by proposed developers December 17, 2021
Hesperus Ski Area opens for the season Friday Recent storms brought much-needed snow; active military personnel ski for free December 16, 2021
Colorado dog that was missing for 2 weeks rescued from ledge Jessie Lee went missing for two weeks and was rescued from a ledge about 50 yards above a creek and… December 16, 2021
CJ’s Diner awaits verdict in case against state, San Juan Basin Public Health Owner launched countersuit after having diner closed for ignoring COVID-19 mandates December 16, 2021
Sen. John Hickenlooper says ‘time to change the filibuster’ to protect voting rights Democrats raise alarm over moves to disenfranchise voters in some states December 16, 2021
Ute Mountain Ute Tribe delivers Christmas dinner and cheer Despite loss, Ute Mountain Ute embodies seasonal merriment December 15, 2021
Telluride man suspected in Jan. 6 insurrection is arrested in Norwood Avery Carter MacCracken faces handful of charges related to attacks at U.S. Capitol December 15, 2021
‘Wrapped in Support’ initiative donates blankets to RE-1 teachers LOR Foundation partners with Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 to give back to teachers and staff December 15, 2021
Overnight storm blankets Cortez area with fresh snow Ski areas build up bases; multiple vehicles slide off road December 15, 2021
As climate vote nears, communities worry it will reduce funding for road projects Proposed rule is part of state’s plan to reduce emissions December 15, 2021
21-year-old man arrested in connection with making threat of gun violence at Fort Lewis College Campus was closed, classes were postponed and the students went into lockdown December 15, 2021
Colorado wants to keep investors from flipping water rights. Let the speculation begin. Legislators want to tackle water speculation after two companies buying up water rights in Grand Valley and the San Luis… December 15, 2021
Storm dumps 3-12 inches of snow, closes schools and brings wind gusts of 80 mph LPEA reports widespread power outages across La Plata County December 15, 2021
Durango edges Montezuma-Cortez in overtime Panthers take longtime rival to a final shot. Call it Round 1. December 15, 2021
A future of drought? Ute Mountain Ute Tribe looks at life with less water Limited water supply consolidated to keep corn crop and flour mill operating; jobs lost, canal payment assistance requested December 15, 2021
Ute Mountain Ute elders fluent in the language honored by Tribal Council in Towaoc ‘Our culture and history are embedded in our language’ December 15, 2021
Local author draws attention to foster crisis with new book ‘Kokoon on a Hill’ details author’s experience of being a foster parent in Montezuma County December 15, 2021
Colorado pushes its use of West’s major river to the limit, new study shows Utah Rivers Council found that diversion and climate change could worsen limited water resources across seven Western states December 14, 2021
Dolores completes revised land use code, passes 2022 budget Town board election is April 5; law enforcement contract adds third deputy December 14, 2021
Scholarship program honors Montezuma-Cortez student; encourages new round of applicants M-CHS student Shylee Graf selected as scholarship recipient; program taking applications December 14, 2021
Owner of mine to pay $1.6 million in settlement for Gold King blowout Money will go toward restoration projects in areas damaged by spill December 13, 2021