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Federal shutdown changes deadline for SNAP recipients

Federal shutdown changes deadline for SNAP recipients

Associated Press file The U.S. Department of Agriculture has directed states to issue Februaryâ€™s SNAP benefits early. They will be…

January 14, 2019

Cowbelles raise quilt along Main Street

Cowbelles raise quilt along Main Street

Quilt to be raffled off at Livestock Association meeting in February

January 11, 2019

‘Real beer’ hits Cortez grocery store shelves

‘Real beer’ hits Cortez grocery store shelves

Full-strength beer now available statewide

January 11, 2019

Flu season less severe in Colorado this year

Flu season less severe in Colorado this year

Health officials say it’s not too late to get a vaccination

January 9, 2019

Welcome Center replacing HVAC before summer

Welcome Center replacing HVAC before summer

Bid also awarded for IT cooling system

January 9, 2019

Cortez students taking part in Colorado All-State Band

Cortez students taking part in Colorado All-State Band

Trio head will go to Greeley after undergoing competitive auditions

January 9, 2019

Retiring Cortez finance director staying on as contractor

Retiring Cortez finance director staying on as contractor

Moss will complete delayed audits

January 8, 2019

Mancos teen raises over $1,700 for horse therapy

Mancos teen raises over $1,700 for horse therapy

Funds will go toward affordable hay supply for therapy horses

January 8, 2019

Westfork Fire Volunteer Department gains land for new station

Westfork Fire Volunteer Department gains land for new station

Construction of new station could begin this summer

January 8, 2019

Dolores school board launches search for superintendent

Dolores school board launches search for superintendent

CASB helps board, community with desired qualities

January 8, 2019

Superintendent reprimanded for using work email to air ‘personal agenda’

Superintendent reprimanded for using work email to air ‘personal agenda’

9-R superintendent must have select emails reviewed and approved before sending

January 8, 2019

Colorado’s Jared Polis makes history as gay governor

Colorado’s Jared Polis makes history as gay governor

Polis, 43, emphasized his inaugural theme, “Colorado for All,” to mark the historic occasion. He took the oath of office…

January 8, 2019

Anniversary: Jack and Alaine (Taylor) Hattaway

Anniversary: Jack and Alaine (Taylor) Hattaway

Jack and Alaine were married on Dec. 6, 1948, in the Salt Lake City Temple. They have been blessed with…

January 8, 2019

Lake Nighthorse revenue, visitation fall short in 2018

Lake Nighthorse revenue, visitation fall short in 2018

City of Durango optimistic second season will be stronger

January 8, 2019

Drivers can expect lengthy closures Tuesday on Red Mountain, Wolf Creek passes

Drivers can expect lengthy closures Tuesday on Red Mountain, Wolf Creek passes

Purgatory Resort reporting 12 inches of new snow

January 7, 2019

Bayfield-area house damaged in fire

Bayfield-area house damaged in fire

Ashes in plastic garbage bin set wall ablaze

January 7, 2019

Silverton dog sled race will be moved to Molas Lake Park

Silverton dog sled race will be moved to Molas Lake Park

Competition planned for this weekend

January 7, 2019

Southwest Colorado Concerts present ‘Sounds of the Cortez Farmers Market’

Southwest Colorado Concerts present ‘Sounds of the Cortez Farmers Market’

The performance in the Southwest Colorado Concerts season starts at 2 p.m. Last Nickel performs “traditional newgrass,” crafted in Dolores.…

January 7, 2019

Democrats could break longtime logjams at state Capitol

Democrats could break longtime logjams at state Capitol

Legislature may address health costs on West Slope

December 29, 2018

Montezuma County takes up issue of eagles nesting on private land

Montezuma County takes up issue of eagles nesting on private land

County grapples with federal protections for bald, golden eagles

December 29, 2018

Towaoc woman arrested for DUI after close call with deputy

Towaoc woman arrested for DUI after close call with deputy

Deputy took ‘rapid evasive maneuvers’ to avoid collision

December 29, 2018

Durango man gets 2 years in prison after 7th DUI

Durango man gets 2 years in prison after 7th DUI

Judge cites community safety during sentencing

December 29, 2018

Will legalization of hemp pave way for its cousin, marijuana?

Will legalization of hemp pave way for its cousin, marijuana?

Legislation reclassifies hemp crop as an agricultural commodity

December 20, 2018

Kiva Montessori students display art, research projects

Kiva Montessori students display art, research projects

Charter school pushes forward amid challenges

December 19, 2018