EPA clears Towaoc Rec Center of asbestos contamination Rec Center closed pending final repairs August 11, 2017
Sage grouse conservation changes draw mix of praise, alarm Oil and gas industry praises decision; wildlife advocates cry foul August 11, 2017
Silverton wins bid for Hunter S. Thompson movie ‘Freak Power’ to start filming this fall August 10, 2017
Fire crews starting operations to expand small fire in HD Mountains Pre-firing operations are starting Wednesday in the HD Mountains to expand the 842 Fire. The fire was caused by lightning… August 9, 2017
Cortez council OKs ordinance allowing alcohol on streets Action would expand outdoor drinking August 9, 2017
UPDATE: No one injured in 55 mph crash; drivers identified ‘Airbags were deployed ... everybody walked away with no injuries’ August 9, 2017
Former Cortez officer pleads guilty to misconduct Sentencing for former officer set for October August 8, 2017
Is this the lightning bolt that cut power in Durango? Video showing strike taken at same time as electrical failure August 8, 2017
BP test well finds promising source of natural gas in San Juan Basin Mancos Shale could become a leading U.S. producer August 8, 2017
Chaco Canyon petroglyph may represent ancient total eclipse Petroglyph may represent ancient total eclipse August 8, 2017
County hopes to display antique equipment County collection of antiques gain public exposure August 8, 2017
Interior Department scraps Obama rule on coal royalties Mining companies criticized rule as burdensome and costly August 7, 2017
Plan gives states flexibility in protecting sage grouse Zinke: Conservation won’t impede ‘local economic opportunities’ August 7, 2017
Ranch Rodeo entertains while showcasing rugged life Thus, when the opportunity to compete in the Montezuma County Fair’s Ranch Rodeo on Aug. 3 presented itself, Yeomans was… August 7, 2017
Local recycling faces challenges of supply and demand Poor market, users’ habits put pressure on revenue August 7, 2017
Sheriff confronts bear near Dolores High School Nowlin fires twice with rubber bullets, runs bear up hillside August 7, 2017
Navajo Code Talker to speak in Cortez Sam Sandoval, of Shiprock, served five South Pacific tours in WWII August 6, 2017
Gold King spill, Superfund fail to poison economy Two years later, Silverton’s economy is on the rise August 6, 2017
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally impetus for DUI blitz Sturgis Motorcycle Rally instigates patrols August 6, 2017
Cortez motorcyclist airlifted to Denver after Road G crash Rider identified as Ronald Kraft, 71 August 6, 2017
EPA chief tours Gold King Mine; Colorado officials field questions Hickenlooper, Bennet, Gardner and Tipton host town hall August 4, 2017
False reporting law and pickleball on Cortez council agenda Early workshop will discuss public art committee August 4, 2017
Bear breaks into SUV, then takes it for a short drive Subaru trashed in Durango neighborhood August 4, 2017
Mancos elk ranch gets long-term protection Conservation easement preserves agriculture, wildlife August 4, 2017