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Federal immigration officer charged on suspicion of assaulting Durango protester

Agent suspected of throwing woman’s cellphone, wrestling her to the ground

April 21, 2026

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Montezuma County warns residents of AI-generated misinformation

County issues a statement after reports of AI-generated misinformation about county initiatives

April 21, 2026

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Lowrider culture on display in the Four Corners

Lowrider enthusiasts can attend the Moab Museum’s ‘Lowrider Culture in the American Southwest’ starting Friday

April 21, 2026

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Judge again bars Polis from ordering Colorado state employees to respond to ICE subpoena

Case brought against Polis for attempting to share information with federal immigration officials

April 21, 2026

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Colorado GOP asks judge to block unaffiliated voters from casting ballots in the party’s primaries

The request piggybacks off a ruling late last month

April 21, 2026

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Colorado bill takes aim at Flock and surveillance technology. Here’s what’s in it.

Senate Bill 70 aims to regulate how government officials access and use data collected by automatic license plate readers

April 21, 2026

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Prescribed burns near Dolores bring hazy skies

Fuels-reduction project being done while fire danger is low, Forest Service says

April 21, 2026

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La Plata County Jail needs to expand, but ground contamination is a hurdle

Former industrial site left chemicals in soil and groundwater

April 21, 2026

Education

Mancos school board approves salary schedules for teachers, staff

Funds come from the mill levy override that was passed in November

April 21, 2026

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Town of Mancos issues immigration news release, adopts updated values statement

These documents were released to the public on April 14

April 21, 2026

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Planning fire: Inside a Boggy Draw prescribed burn

San Juan National Forest treats roughly 1,500 acres across the looping trail system outside Dolores for two days

April 20, 2026

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Colorado House bill aims to protect older adults against scamming

HB26-1110 would allow banks to flag suspected fraud, alert authorities

April 20, 2026

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$600,000 available for flood and drought resiliency projects in Southwest Colorado

The Nature Conservancy expects to provide $600,000 to eligible organizations for soil health, water conservation and habitat protection over two…

April 20, 2026

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Ute Mountain Ute Tribe installing fiber internet

After receiving state and federal grants, fiber internet infrastructure is being installed at homes in the Towaoc and White Mesa…

April 20, 2026

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Firefighters respond to multi-structure fire northeast of Durango

Cause of blaze under investigation; no injuries reported

April 20, 2026

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La Plata County to pay $5 million to settle jail death lawsuit

Litigation against jail’s medical provider pending

April 20, 2026

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‘Vince the Sign Guy’ brings levity to Vallecito

‘If (my) purpose is putting a smile on somebody’s face, then that’s what I’m going to keep doing,’ pun connoisseur…

April 20, 2026

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What happened to Colorado’s medical marijuana card?

Industry shrinking as financial incentives disappear, state regulations tighten

April 20, 2026

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‘Grateful all the way until we are dead’

Southwest Colorado band State 38 commemorates a decade of jams, talks about Grateful Dead, gigs and legacy

April 18, 2026

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Prescribed burn planned Sunday for Boggy Draw area

Fire crews aim to treat about 1,200 acres, prompting trail and road closures

April 17, 2026

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ZU Arts Initiative receives $7,000 to provide free fall music workshops for kids

Initiative seeks to pay experienced and emerging musicians to lead sessions

April 17, 2026

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Restoration project will return historic Lamb House to original shape

House made up of two structures, built in 1900 and 1915

April 17, 2026

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From cowboy hat to Capitol rules: Rep. Larry Don Suckla finds his footing

Cortez Republican blends ranch life, legislative quirks and water policy at the Colorado Capitol

April 17, 2026

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Former Ute Mountain Ute chairman endorses Sen. Hickenlooper for reelection

Manuel Heart points to the senator’s support on water, broadband and law enforcement as key

April 17, 2026