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Trump administration tells Colorado wolves must come from U.S. Rockies, not Canada

Trump administration tells Colorado wolves must come from U.S. Rockies, not Canada

In this photo provided by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, wildlife officials release five gray wolves onto public land in Grand…

October 27, 2025

Hatchet-wielding man suspected of threatening woman, smashing Durango motel room

Hatchet-wielding man suspected of threatening woman, smashing Durango motel room

Suspect arrested after hourslong standoff with police

October 26, 2025

Cortez produces state champs at Elks Soccer Shoot

Cortez produces state champs at Elks Soccer Shoot

Winners moving on to regional competition in Kansas

October 26, 2025

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies loses federal grants over mysterious ‘DEI’ accusations

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies loses federal grants over mysterious ‘DEI’ accusations

Nonprofit based at Barr Lake lost $1.4M budgeted to support cooperative research with federal agencies, and to match state and…

October 26, 2025

Eddie Ramirez selected as superintendent; Sherri Wright admonishes community

Eddie Ramirez selected as superintendent; Sherri Wright admonishes community

Ramirez was one of two finalists candidates for the superintendent search

October 26, 2025

Mountain League roundup: Dove Creek dominates Sargent on Senior Night

Mountain League roundup: Dove Creek dominates Sargent on Senior Night

Dolores nearly pulls off upset at Sanford

October 26, 2025

Weekend roundup: Cortez boys soccer closes out regular season

Weekend roundup: Cortez boys soccer closes out regular season

Dolores volleyball sets up league title match with Ignacio

October 26, 2025

Kelley’s big day leads Montezuma Composite MTB at state

Kelley’s big day leads Montezuma Composite MTB at state

Freshman takes 28th in his race, highest county finisher

October 26, 2025

Pueblo Seed & Food uses $5,000 grant for accessible packaging

Pueblo Seed & Food uses $5,000 grant for accessible packaging

Colorado Grain Chain provided the grant to support local artisans

October 26, 2025

Dolores launches Bike and Skate Park with night ride

Dolores launches Bike and Skate Park with night ride

Hundreds of all ages and skill sets attend the park’s debut Friday

October 25, 2025

Montezuma-Cortez seniors honored in tough home loss to Pagosa Springs

Montezuma-Cortez seniors honored in tough home loss to Pagosa Springs

Panthers recognize over a dozen key contributors in final game at Panther Stadium

October 25, 2025

Dolores cross-country team earns state spot in dramatic regional finish

Dolores cross-country team earns state spot in dramatic regional finish

Five teams battle for four berths; Padilla, Hill, Kroll among top county finishers

October 25, 2025

Southwest Colorado clean energy nonprofit loses federal funding

Southwest Colorado clean energy nonprofit loses federal funding

Half-million dollar cut resulted in job loss

October 24, 2025

La Plata County Humane Society requests additional funding from city of Durango

La Plata County Humane Society requests additional funding from city of Durango

Range of services cost about $700,000 annually

October 24, 2025

Coloradans conflicted over promised immigration crackdowns, how they are carried out

Coloradans conflicted over promised immigration crackdowns, how they are carried out

Hundreds of residents react to Trump administration’s policies and tactics

October 24, 2025

U.S. Sen. Bennet votes ‘no’ on Hickenlooper’s ‘Fix Our Forests Act’

U.S. Sen. Bennet votes ‘no’ on Hickenlooper’s ‘Fix Our Forests Act’

Environmental bill advances out of Senate committee

October 24, 2025

Winter arrives early for Florida duo who become stuck on snowbound Engineer Pass

Winter arrives early for Florida duo who become stuck on snowbound Engineer Pass

Two feet of snow trap father, son in Jeep with low fuel

October 24, 2025

Colorado Rep. Jeff Hurd passes first bill in Congress

Colorado Rep. Jeff Hurd passes first bill in Congress

Legislation focuses on supporting hunters, improving wetland health

October 24, 2025

Dolores Bears break through, sweep Telluride

Dolores Bears break through, sweep Telluride

Dolores, Ignacio to meet for SJBL crown

October 24, 2025

Dolores Kokanee giveaway canceled amid weak salmon run

Dolores Kokanee giveaway canceled amid weak salmon run

The popular fall tradition on hold with low numbers leaving little to give out

October 24, 2025

Colorado woman found guilty of voter fraud for casting ballots for late ex-husband and son

Colorado woman found guilty of voter fraud for casting ballots for late ex-husband and son

FILE – A voter places a ballot in a drop box outside the Denver Elections Division headquarters, Nov. 8, 2022,…

October 24, 2025

With drop-off recycling bins ending, Dolores weighs Cortez recycling-trash deal

With drop-off recycling bins ending, Dolores weighs Cortez recycling-trash deal

Proposal requires more than 100 households to sign on as drop-off recycling ends under state policy changes

October 24, 2025

Explosives delivered to La Plata County Sheriff’s Office removed

Explosives delivered to La Plata County Sheriff’s Office removed

Authorities urge residents to leave suspicious materials in place

October 24, 2025

On Mount of Olives where Jesus prayed, monks and nuns keep harvesting olives

On Mount of Olives where Jesus prayed, monks and nuns keep harvesting olives

‘In picking the olives, we learn how we are picked’

October 24, 2025