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Cortez

Cortez, Dolores students show improvement in state tests

Montezuma County sees overall growth; math remains a focus

August 22, 2019

Colorado 3rd Congressional District

DeGette to host Cortez forum on wilderness bill

Event set for Monday at City Hall, crowd expected

August 21, 2019

Local News

Strike while the iron’s hot

Mancos Grand Summer Nights features blacksmithing of all types

August 21, 2019

The Kennebec brings a farmers market to Hesperus

Vendors sell baked goods, produce and more.

August 21, 2019

KSUT joins with Dream Warriors to connect tribal youth to the arts

Goal is to empower teens to find their voices

August 21, 2019

No invasion: Tarantulas just coming out to mate

Most likely to be encountered outside of town

August 21, 2019

Durango School District 9-R

Durango School District embarks on mission to improve student achievement

9-R aims for 100% competency in three years

August 21, 2019

Colorado Department of Transportation

Governor Jared Polis praises CDOT for Memorial Rock work

Governor unveils signs, warns drivers not to stop and gawk

August 21, 2019

Dolores

Dolores again searching for town manager

Jay Ruybalid resigns after one year

August 21, 2019

Dolores

Planning underway for Dolores school campus renovations

District looks to upgrade campus, apply for BEST grant

August 21, 2019

Construction and property

Permanent, affordable housing hitting Durango market

Fair Share ordinance spurs construction of 10 units

August 20, 2019

Southern Ute tribe and Ignacio receive economic investment from state

Gov. Polis visits town’s library for announcement

August 20, 2019

Cortez

Gov. Jared Polis welcomes Durango students back to school

Governor celebrates first day at Park, kindergarten funding

August 20, 2019

Second ethics complaint filed with city of Durango

Two allegations within the past month are first since 2016

August 20, 2019

PHOTO: Polis visits Memorial Rock

On Tuesday, Gov. Jared Polis visited the famous Memorial Rock, the 8.5 million pound boulder that tumbled onto Colorado Highway…

August 20, 2019

Briefs

Prescribed burns begin at Boggy Draw

Nearly 4,000 acres to receive fire treatment

August 20, 2019

Residents douse fire in north Durango after D&SNG train passed by

Drier conditions in recent weeks raise risk of wildfire

August 20, 2019

Man dies driving off Red Mountain Pass

Authorities say 22-year-old driver failed to negotiate turn

August 20, 2019

Automotive equipment

More electric vehicles suited for Southwest Colorado expected to hit market

State rule could improve options for car buyers

August 20, 2019

American football

School pitches sports complex at Joe Rowell park

Concept shows dual purpose field and running track

August 20, 2019

Cortez

Aiken takes top honors at Pinto Bean Classic

It’s the third win for Cortez native

August 19, 2019

Couple expected to survive 450-foot plunge off mountain road

Authorities unsure what caused vehicle to go off Imogene Pass

August 19, 2019

Conditions too risky to continue prescribed burn on Southern Ute reservation

Tribal fire management cancels operations that started Sunday

August 19, 2019

Local News

Memorial account for fallen Marine’s family

Donations to go to Scott Koppenhafer’s wife, children

August 19, 2019