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We ask Gov. Hickenlooper: What is left undone as you leave office?

du1-i-syn Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper sat down with The Durango Herald on Oct. 18 to discuss his time in office…

November 5, 2018

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Early dusk increases wildlife collision danger

Time change means drivers will be commuting in dark

November 2, 2018

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Rescue in the Rockies: Medevac team faces risks and rewards

Thin air and rough terrain present unique challenges to Flight for Life team in Durango

November 2, 2018

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Lake Nighthorse to close for season

Salmon giveaways will be offered next 3 Fridays

October 31, 2018

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Pilot program to curb opioid addiction to be expanded

10 Colorado hospitals showed encouraging results using alternatives to opioids

October 31, 2018

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Google Street View car spotted on Main Street

Visit may yield images of Cortez area in Google Maps

October 31, 2018

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Cortez City Hall opens call for local artwork

Each piece will be displayed for sale for a month

October 31, 2018

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Cortez selects drought-tolerant, low-growing plants for medians

Bulb flowers will bloom in spring

October 31, 2018

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Film shares stories of Dolores River rafting in 1970s

Filmmaker and Dolores River guide tell story of rapid’s offbeat nickname

October 31, 2018

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La Plata County budget for 2019 ‘isn’t pretty’

Only two residents show up to comment on financial road map

October 31, 2018

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Crews prep gym addition for concrete pouring

Phase 2 in construction at Re-6 Mancos School District continued this week, scheduled for completion in April 2019. Construction crews,…

October 31, 2018

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Mancos library to host community gaming

Next weekend, all ages welcome

October 31, 2018

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Cortez awards $27K to local nonprofits

City Council allocated less money than previous years

October 31, 2018

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Update: Two girls may face charges after Cortez student is stabbed

Police investigating assault

October 29, 2018

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Area reservoirs, at historic lows, rebounding with October rains

Drought conditions had area water basins at 15-20 percent of average

October 27, 2018

Business

‘ServSafe’ food safety training in November

The Journal The Colorado State University Extension Office will sponsor National Restaurant Association “ServSafe” food safety trainings in November at…

October 27, 2018

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Hickenlooper celebrates economic impact of outdoor recreation

Governor signs executive order to improve coordination of agencies

October 26, 2018

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Deputy cleared in fatal McElmo Canyon shootout, then is fired

Sheriff Nowlin cites policy violations in fatal McElmo shootout

October 26, 2018

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CDOT begins enforcement of Halloween DUI program

du1-i-syn Beginning Friday, Oct. 26 through Nov. 1, the Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado State Patrol and law enforcement throughout…

October 26, 2018

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Halloween events planned for Montezuma County

Events cater to kids and adults

October 26, 2018

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Cortez finalizes permit for temporary winter homeless shelter

Grace Fellowship to host homeless while Bridge builds new facility

October 26, 2018

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Silverton’s skijoring race likely to return this winter

Canceled last year, town’s popular winter event is back on track

October 26, 2018

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Hunter mistakenly kills moose in Silverton

Farmington man self-reported incident; said he thought it was an elk

October 26, 2018

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Mancos RV park asks town board for year-round status

Mayor suggests public discussion

October 25, 2018