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Courts

Bond lowered for woman accused of homicide

Defense attorney argues initial $1 million cash-only bail ‘unconstitutional’

July 28, 2019

Redwine trial date called into question after defense attorney’s arrest

Public defender says he and co-counsel may have a conflict of interest

July 27, 2019

Counties: Drug companies shipped suspicious opioid orders

Until now, lawyers representing Cuyahoga and Summit counties, the first local governments in line for a trial in a massive…

July 27, 2019

Federal data shows opioid shipments ballooned as crisis grew

Companies distributed 8.4 billion hydrocodone and oxycodone pills to pharmacies

July 27, 2019

Bayfield High School

Three area high schools rank among state’s top 100

U.S. News uses several factors to rate public institutions

July 27, 2019

Help has arrived for deteriorating Ice Lakes Trail

Impacts of overuse prompt educational effort by San Juan Mountains Association

July 27, 2019

Local News

USDA to issue hemp farming regulations this fall

Industry seeks clarification about banking services, crop insurance

July 27, 2019

Colorado Department of Transportation

Memorial Rock damage repaired on Colorado 145

Natural disaster memorialized by Colorado governor

July 27, 2019

Exclude Homepage Video

‘Indian Horse’ a ‘small but huge story’

Film details horrors of Canadian Residential Schools

July 27, 2019

Cortez

Adding to thicket: Tipton proposes his own wilderness bill

Dissatisfied with CORE Act, House member introduces new legislation

July 26, 2019

Bears

Two bears euthanized after man attacked while camping near Pagosa Springs

Wildlife officers not sure what prompted bruin to claw through man’s tent

July 26, 2019

Agriculture

It’s Montezuma County Fair time

From bunnies to crashes, something for everyone

July 26, 2019

Headlines

Local youth baseball team performs well at Utah tournament

Four Corners Dingers place third in Heber Valley Pioneer Tournament

July 25, 2019

Events

Mancos Cattlemen’s Association set to host ranch rodeo

Fifth annual event will take place at Robbins Family Arena on July 28

July 25, 2019

Archaeology

Archaeologists find new sites at Lone Mesa State Park

Data could help prepare the park to open

July 25, 2019

Local News

Want to know where the opioid epidemic hit Colorado?

Montezuma had highest distribution rate in Southwest Colorado

July 25, 2019

Cortez

Peavine Fire grows, more road closures announced

More road closures announced

July 24, 2019

416 Fire

Increased chance of flooding below 416 Fire burn scar until Saturday

National Weather Service says if storms form, they could produce heavy rain

July 24, 2019

Education

Mancos school board likely to leave vacancy for voters to fill

Directors likely to wait for November election results

July 24, 2019

Frontpage Lead

Can trees grow on mine waste rock piles?

Researchers hope project stabilizes hillside and improves water quality

July 24, 2019

Animal

Mancos celebrates burros

Human-donkey duos race around Boyle Park; burros pose for artists

July 24, 2019

Dolores

Tubers rescued again on Dolores River

Flight for Life called in to find stranded adults

July 24, 2019

Man stabbed in Durango park; suspect remains at large, police say

Attacker fled in red, newer-model Jeep Cherokee

July 23, 2019

Chuck wagon cook-off preserves tradition through camp-style cooking

La Plata-Archuleta Cattleman’s Association event in 16th year

July 23, 2019