Federal appeals court sides with rafting outfitters on minimum wage Colorado outfitters sued Biden administration over a $15 per hour rule for federal contractors February 18, 2022
Mancos girls hold off late Montezuma-Cortez run Late free throws preserve Bluejays’ 49-40 victory February 18, 2022
Colorado lawmakers want to spell it out: It’s legal for kids to play outside alone A bipartisan measure would clarify that it isn’t child abuse for children to play outside or stay home without parents February 18, 2022
Three local wrestlers keep title hopes alive Ignacio, Bayfield and Durango each have one wrestler advance in championship round February 18, 2022
Southwest Health reports lower hospital volume as omicron cases wane Hospital officials remain cautious despite lull February 18, 2022
County hears proposal for larger USDA meat processing plant south of Cortez Planning commission recommends approval; water availability is an issue February 18, 2022
There’s still time to be one of the first residents of Calkins Commons Housing Authority accepting applications February 17, 2022
Ouray search and rescue responds to two backcountry accidents Technical rope rescues required for injured ice climber and fall victim February 17, 2022
Update: Woman killed in crash near New Mexico state line Vehicle with driver and three children rolled 30 feet down embankment February 17, 2022
Colorado delay of key clean truck rules angers environmental justice groups Air quality officials appeared to be on a timeline to adopt California’s truck cleanup this year, but state regulators say… February 17, 2022
Mancos gets new municipal court judge Durango prosecutor Michael Wanger to begin role March 14 February 17, 2022
Dolores urges residents to reduce wildfire risk Wildfire Adapted Partnership offers free site assessments to identify hazards; cost-share programs help with mitigation work February 17, 2022
Coal seam fires in Southwest Colorado deemed low risk Funding increases after suspected link to Marshall Fire; two smolder in Montezuma and La Plata February 16, 2022
Cortez considers idea of outsourcing trash service Department loses money, city manager says; all options are on the table February 15, 2022
Maps of Indigenous dwellings now on view at Canyons of the Ancients museum A 15-year-long project by the monument and University of Colorado Denver produces detailed digital drawings of historical Puebloan dwellings February 15, 2022
Southwest Health System to discontinue drive-up COVID-19 testing as positive cases decline Testing will continue by appointment only at the medical clinic February 15, 2022
Colorado appeals court revives river access, right-to-wade debate Angler Roger Hill is suing a landowner over a right to wade in the Arkansas River, arguing that historic commerce… February 14, 2022
Clerk Tina Peters, fresh off arrest, announces bid to become Colorado’s top election official Republican announces her candidacy on a show by Steve Bannon, the embattled adviser to former President Donald Trump February 14, 2022
Bears capture season series over Dove Creek Dove Creek girls continue lengthy winning streak February 14, 2022
Eli Tomac loses Supercross duel with Jason Anderson in Anaheim 3 Tomac stands on podium for fourth consecutive race, keeps series lead February 13, 2022
Cowbelle, Stockman of the year named at Southwest Colorado Livestock Association banquet Don Tozer and Andrea Lindus take titles at this year’s Southwestern Colorado Livestock Association banquet February 13, 2022
Incoming state Sen. Cleave Simpson introduces himself in Cortez Republican is a farmer and rancher from Alamosa February 13, 2022