Local News
Cortez
Cowboys bump Broncos from TV screens in Southwest Colorado
Private contracts prevent stations from airing games in Southwest Colorado
Drought
Should Durango residents share in sacrifice during next drought?
Draft plan suggests restrictions if there’s a repeat of summer 2018
Archaeology
Fourth graders explore ancient Colorado life through real artifacts
Ball launchers, arrow heads and atlatls help explain life 13,000 years ago
Agricultural research and technology
Disease, cold spring hamper hemp rush
Crop acres more than double in La Plata, Montezuma counties
Education
Mancos school board discusses technology, project-based learning
Also: A new code of conduct for secondary students
Education
Fort Lewis College awarded $2 million in free consulting services
Boosting enrollment, building partnerships will be among goals
Atmos Energy
Burger King back open after gas leak repaired
Establishment closed for three days, equipment replaced
Cortez
Rare American marten sighted in La Sal Mountains
First credible evidence in isolated range a ‘pleasant surprise’
Coal
Real-time energy market could help Tri-State develop renewables
Power pool will automatically dispatch power every 5 minutes
Electricity production and distribution
Rooftop solar might proliferate with voltage control
Liberty School installs panels to power school, neighborhood homes
Dolores
Dolores chooses civic planner for interim manager
Ken Charles has long history of assisting local governments
Education
Mancos Town Board OKs encroachment rules
Trustees also hear about progress on Opera House remodel