Construction on U.S. Highway 160 wildlife crossing to stop for winter Project will shut down next week before restarting in April December 9, 2021
What if we have another dry winter? ‘Think of our mountains like a big sponge’ Scientists and water managers hope for snow, but they have reason for concern December 9, 2021
‘Atmospheric river,’ ‘bomb cyclone’ and ‘snowmageddon’; How do scientists come up with weather terms? Some phrases make it into the Glossary of Meteorology, others don’t December 9, 2021
Hope’s Kitchen and Sharehouse to host annual Community Christmas Dinner Hope’s Kitchen and Sharehouse plan to host the Montezuma County Community Christmas Dinner, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 25 at the… December 8, 2021
Trial to start for Montezuma County Patriots leader charged with harassment Sherry Simmons was implicated in a Jan. 2 incident involving verbal confrontation between the Patriots and Justice and Peace groups December 8, 2021
Boebert challenger calls on congresswoman to resign over Islamophobic comments ‘This latest stunt is just another chapter in a long book of disqualifying actions’ December 8, 2021
‘Harassment, vitriol and violent threats’: Colorado’s top elections official is asking for security Secretary of State Jena Griswold requests $200,000 for guards and threat monitoring December 8, 2021
Colorado State Patrol lowers tolerance to curb fatal car crashes in La Plata, Montezuma counties One person was killed in a single-vehicle crash Monday night in the 3700 block of Main Avenue. The vehicle reportedly… December 8, 2021
Former executive of Southern Ute Indian Tribe sentenced to 13½ years in prison for sexual assault McKean Walton worked as executive officer until time of arrest December 8, 2021
District attorney’s office files charges against bail bondsman who shot wanted Durango man Clint Simmons previously was not arrested after telling police he accidentally fired his gun in September altercation December 8, 2021
‘Hefty’ winter storm could drop 1 to 2 feet of snow in San Juan Mountains Valley towns expected to see 3-4 inches; winter storm watch is in effect starting Wednesday December 8, 2021
Durango boy, 16, recovering after breaking his neck in ski jump accident More than $180,000 has been raised to assist with medical bills December 7, 2021
A month to go: Montezuma-Cortez’s four-day calendar survey results released November survey shows widespread favor for moving to shorter school week December 7, 2021
Suspect in Albuquerque bank robbery returns to Hesperus home while case proceeds No plea has been entered; next court date is pending in New Mexico December 7, 2021
Four Corners farmers say it was a good year, despite some setbacks Market vendors report plentiful crops, but a lack of water and labor December 7, 2021
Man convicted and sentenced again for domestic violence Aggravated circumstances leads to 6 years in prison December 7, 2021
The Osprey Packs story: Its roots, success, sale and its future in Cortez No major changes planned at company headquarters December 7, 2021
The final phase of restoration in Glenwood Canyon turns to debris-choked Colorado River The Colorado Department of Transportation is orchestrating the removal of hundreds of thousands of tons of debris flushed down the… December 6, 2021
Montezuma County DA’s Office drops charges in sheep herd attack Case lacked evidence that owner’s dog was responsible for deaths and injuries, assistant district attorney says December 6, 2021
Turning outrage into power: How far right is changing GOP House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., shown Dec. 3, appears to have settled on a strategy to deal with a… December 6, 2021
‘Great Resignation’ hits snowplow drivers: ‘Some (people) are not going to be happy with the level of service’ Durango residents can expect slower and less extensive plowing this winter December 6, 2021
Snowdown to require COVID-19 vaccination or negative test for some events Organizers ask attendees to adhere to federal, state and local mandates December 6, 2021
Two Colorado Republican candidates will limit their campaign spending Voluntary spending caps allow gubernatorial and secretary of state candidates to sidestep limits on receiving donations December 6, 2021
‘Stretch that rope’: Colorado conservative leader suggests Gov. Polis should be hanged FEC United’s Joe Oltmann spoke on podcast of ‘a line of executions of traitors,’ including U.S. senators December 6, 2021