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Arable farming

Hemp farmers concerned THC rules lead to crop destruction

Farmers would like to find new market for harvests high in THC

August 19, 2019

Business

Cold Case Gear aims to beat the heat (or the cold)

Pagosa Springs startup looks to aid backcountry explorers

August 18, 2019

Polis to join CDOT at Memorial Rock celebration

Colorado governor to visit site of rockfall today

August 18, 2019

Inmate population swells at La Plata County Jail

Longer stays cited as one reason for rise

August 17, 2019

Cortez

Solar projects planned on county buildings

Three sites identified; courthouse may also be included

August 17, 2019

State OKs electric car rule to fight air pollution

Requirement applies to auto manufacturers, not buyers

August 16, 2019

Man found dead Thursday in downtown Durango identified

Coroner releases cause of death

August 16, 2019

When will Southwest Colorado receive relief from the heat?

Temperatures have been 5 to 7 degrees above average this month

August 16, 2019

Bayfield man pleads guilty to shooting, killing neighbor’s dog

Bailey, a 5-year-old Great Dane, was running loose

August 16, 2019

Wet winter doesn’t end climate change risk to Colorado River

About 40 million people in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming draw from the Colorado River and…

August 16, 2019

New Mexico leaders outline domestic terrorism legislation

Proposals come after recent shootings in El Paso, Dayton

August 16, 2019

La Plata County man sentenced for skid-steer rampage

John Westlund says he’s ‘truly ashamed’ of his actions

August 16, 2019

Dolores’ McHenry joins Fort Lewis College basketball bench

Two local coaches now lead Skyahwks women’s basketball

August 16, 2019

Colorado Department of Transportation

Risky rides: Where drivers and cyclists converge in SW Colorado

CDOT maps most dangerous stretches of highway

August 16, 2019

Local News

Trash can beautification underway in Mancos

Local artists sought to join in project

August 16, 2019

Cortez

CBI probes embezzlement at city of Cortez

Fraud case may further delay city audits

August 15, 2019

Cortez

Large solar project proposed near Pleasant View

Invenergy submits bid to Tri-State; decision expected this year

August 15, 2019

Where to store sludge? Sunnyside Gold offers site to the EPA

Water-treatment plant produces 4,600 cubic yards of waste byproduct per year

August 15, 2019

Homeless man found dead in downtown Durango

It may take weeks to determine cause of death, authorities say

August 15, 2019

Hickenlooper quits Democratic presidential race

Former Colorado governor says he’s mulling Senate run

August 15, 2019

LPEA spends $800,000 a year to protect birds from electrocution

Southwest Colorado co-op hopes project will be finished by 2020

August 15, 2019

Agricultural research and technology

Ag researchers dive into hemp studies

Southwest Colorado Research Center holds 2019 Field Day

August 15, 2019

Frontpage Lead

Sparks fly in Mancos

Saturday’s Grand Summer Nights event to feature metal art

August 14, 2019

Frontpage Lead

Skies and textured farms come to Olio

Susan Reed and Karen Kristin featured at art gallery

August 14, 2019