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New bill proposed lowers threshold to cite residents in bear conflicts
Proposed bill targets human behavior behind bear conflicts
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Rep. Jeff Hurd meets with La Plata County business leaders
Congressman discussed affordability, economic growth and Iran war
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Southwest Health System spring Health Fair set for April 18
Chemistry panels, immunizations and more will be available for attendees
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Second homes prove tricky issue for Durango officials
City’s 12% vacancy rate lower than mountain resort towns, but housing concerns persist
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‘Piecemealing’ a solution: Ute Mountain Tribe pursues next phase of waterline overhaul
After years of water breaks, phases laid out for infrastructure replacements
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Durango’s ‘crown jewel’ Animas River Trail is 50 years in the making
City still negotiating connection to Three Springs
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Appeals court sides with roofer in legal battle with former Cortez business
Ruling stems from dispute over 610 E. Main St. building
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Durango-based company launches ‘Facebook Marketplace for businesses’
Paid membership gets access to eco-friendly buying, selling, donations in Four Corners
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House passes Prevent Sexual Abuse in Jails bill
Legislation created, in part, in response to La Plata County Jail commander case
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Over five miles of the Mancos River now protected by Montezuma Land Conservancy
Conservation project on the west fork of the Mancos River is completed
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Montezuma County Sheriff yet to decide on fire ban; office recommends pile burning in wet conditions
Sheriff’s Office says deliberations on a fire ban are ongoing
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Freeze watch issued for Cortez and surrounding areas, threatening crops
National Weather Service warns overnight cold temperatures could impact crops in the midst of a dry and hot season
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Two women survive overdoses at La Plata County Jail
Sheriff says more community addiction resources needed to curb incidents
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Southwest Colorado Cycling Association to host spring trails update meet and greet ‘Tumag’
The group was also named 2025 Lessee of the Year by Colorado State Land Board
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Cortez will host free Navy Brass Band concert to celebrate 250th anniversary of U.S.
The U.S. Navy Brass Band will host a free outdoor concert in Cortez on Thursday, April 23. (Photo courtesy of the city of Cortez) The city of Cortez will host…
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$9,000 donated to Mancos Public Library for new public and staff computers
Ahead of the busy summer season, the Mancos Public Library will install new public and staff computers with enhanced security and reliability
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Boggy Draw Beat Down drops 60-mile race, adds adaptive category for 2026
Dolores’ 28th annual Boggy Draw Beat Down returns Aug. 1
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Southwest Health warns of $9.6 million losses from federal policies
Hospital reports back-to-back profits with expanded services, but cuts pending
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Cortez begins counting ballots for April 7 election
Eight days remain for voters to cast their votes for City Council members and changes to the City Charter
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Amid a hot spell, Cortez may get a shower and cooldown
Short-lived shift could bring rain and lower highs, but drought worries remain