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Wildfire mitigation support available for county residents
Wildfire Adapted Partnership says it has more funds to give out this year
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Cortez to host airport cleanup open house to address asbestos project
Following a well attended meet and greet for airport director candidates, City Council approved on first reading an ordinance to reestablish the defunct airport advisory board. (Courtesy photo) City officials…
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City Council candidate Michael Earl Bischoff answers The Journal’s questions
One week ahead of the April 7 election, Bischoff joins nine other candidates who’ve responded to The Journal’s questions
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Land donation paves way for wild mustang facility in Montezuma County
Local chapter of the National Mustang Association plans new facility
Education
Fort Lewis College appoints North Carolina educator as School of Education dean
‘I am honored,’ candidate says
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Third No Kings protest draws 650 to Veterans Park in Cortez
The crowd, smaller than October’s, protested against the war in Iran and federal immigration enforcement
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Colorado River commissioner gives fiery speech on river negotiations at Southwest Colorado seminar
Audience members gave a standing ovation to Colorado River Commissioner Becky Mitchell after an impassioned monologue about the ongoing battle over the Colorado River
Drought
Southwest Colorado recreation industry can adapt during low-water years, panelists say
Panel highlights strategies to sustain rivers and outdoor tourism during drought
Business (general)
‘Forums for Progress’ panel to examine energy issues in Southwest Colorado
Industry leaders to discuss policy, oil and gas, and emerging energy sectors
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Nine designated campsites planned for Navajo Lake Basin
New management plan intends to balance environmental impacts with basin’s solitude
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Montezuma County to host next traveling town hall in Mancos
Resident can directly ask questions to local officials April 6
Budgets and budgeting
‘We’re not holding up’: Durango TSA officers struggle without pay during shutdown
DHS funding stalemate enters fifth week as essential workers go unpaid
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Cortez adopts required wildfire mitigation codes with additional cost-tracking provisions
Frustration expressed on City Council prompted city staff to amend the state-mandated ordinance
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‘Inundated’: Gambling opportunities grow faster than support resources in Colorado
Advocates warn that online betting and new markets are reaching younger users and harder to regulate
Durango Fire Protection District
Durango police, fire agencies to use drones as first responders
Unpiloted aerial vehicles are a boon to emergency operations, agencies say
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Cortez considers reestablishing airport advisory board
With residents expressing strong engagement in the Cortez Municipal Airport, City Manager Drew Sanders proposed a new board for enthusiasts
Energy
Durango offers sustainability, EV charging grants up to $10,000
City funding supports resiliency projects, workplace electric vehicle infrastructure
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Update: Woman charged with homicide after Main Street crash kills motorcyclist
Police say REDDI report preceded crash; nurses performed CPR at the scene
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Officials warn wildfire season could escalate quickly in Montezuma County
Regional fires, dry conditions raise concern about strained resources and early bans