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Dolores

Dolores Chamber defends use of lodgers tax funding

If funding cuts go through, visitor center may close

July 3, 2019

Cortez

Brush fire contained north of Towaoc

Blaze followed narrow line along cottonwood grove

July 3, 2019

416 Fire

Official cause of 416 Fire ‘corroborates’ allegations in local lawsuit, attorney says

Residents and businesses have sued Durango train for damages

July 3, 2019

Local News

U.S. Highway 160 closed east of Bayfield for double fatal crash

Road expected to be closed for two hours

July 3, 2019

Business

Durango railroad’s liability for 416 Fire worries economic leaders

‘It will all come down to what the insurance will cover’

July 3, 2019

Briefs

Forest Service expands Doe Canyon Fire closure area

Fire slowly grows, but so does containment

July 2, 2019

Dolores

Mountain rescues include trapped bear, distressed kayaker

Road crews clear four-wheel drive passes

July 2, 2019

Education

First Navajo business professor lands at Fort Lewis College

Carma Claw says successful commerce key to sustaining tribes

July 2, 2019

Cortez

European company eyes Utah mill for radioactive material

East European mill has run out of room to store uranium tailings

July 2, 2019

Cortez

Ranch Rodeo highlights rugged way of life

About 50 fans watch as locals compete at Montezuma County Fairgrounds

July 1, 2019

Jeep driver tries, fails to cross Dolores River at high water

No one injured, but incident prompts investigation

July 1, 2019

Person remains missing five days after being swept away by stream

Incident occurred while Jeep was crossing Pole Creek

July 1, 2019

Health

Vaping laws take effect Monday across Colorado

Rules also tighten existing smoking restrictions

July 1, 2019

Animas River

San Juan County closes road after avalanche

Avalanche debris flow diverts path of Upper Animas River

July 1, 2019

Teen ump caught in parents’ brawl gets major league support

Josh Cordova and his family were invited to Coors Field by major league umpire Chris Guccione to see the Los…

June 30, 2019

Silver and gold mine in La Plata Canyon put on hold

Owners say more planning needed before reopening

June 30, 2019

Chainless Brewing opens on north Main in Durango

New restaurant and brewery planned as hub for cycling community

June 30, 2019

Cortez

July 4 celebrations to light up the region

Dove Creek and Rico plan extensive slate of events

June 30, 2019

Firefighters fuel Doe Canyon Fire

The lightning-sparked wildfire grows to at least 1,650 acres

June 29, 2019

Cortez

Shane French’s lawsuit against city, police officers nears end

Settlement agreement being finalized, attorney says

June 29, 2019

Emergency incident

Search underway for person swept away in high alpine creek

Jeep touring backcountry Thursday evening runs into high water

June 28, 2019

Cortez

Colorado candidates take aim at front-runners in presidential debate

Hickenlooper denounces socialism; Bennet touts work on immigration reform

June 28, 2019

Local News

Colorado wilderness bill passes committee in partisan vote

Rep. Scott Tipton’s lack of support casts doubt over legislation’s future

June 28, 2019

Cortez

Drones used for aerial ignition on Doe Canyon Fire

Method protects firefighters and is cost-effective

June 28, 2019