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Southwest Open School students exhibit art

Southwest Open School held an art reception at the Cortez Cultural Center on Tuesday evening. According to SWOS art teacher…

April 12, 2018

Local News

Conversion to digital television gets underway; order decoder by April 13

TDS Telecom is upgrading its service to all-digital TV service in Cortez, resulting in improved access to more hannels, improved…

April 12, 2018

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Southwest Colorado officials learn what to do in a disaster

Workshop teaches agencies how to work together

April 12, 2018

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Unsettled weather heading to Southwest Colorado

Strong winds, cold front, possible snow are forecast

April 12, 2018

Business

Firm narrows potential buyers for Arizona coal-fired plant

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — An investment firm tasked with finding a new owner for an Arizona coal plant says it’s focused…

April 12, 2018

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Drought continues to expand across American Southwest

ALBUQUERQUE – Drought is stiffening its hold across the American Southwest as extreme conditions spread from Oklahoma to Utah. The…

April 12, 2018

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Federal appeals court lifts stay on Colorado’s amendment to constitution

STEVE LEWIS/Durango Herald file DENVER – A federal appeals court has stayed a judge’s order blocking parts of Colorado’s Amendment…

April 12, 2018

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Man arrested on suspicion of trying to blow up Durango Walmart

Officers located suspect with help from employees

April 12, 2018

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Fort Lewis College to hold 54th Hozhoni Days

Annual powwow continues through Saturday

April 12, 2018

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Saturday marks the beginning of a new season of recreation

McPhee Reservoir opens, trails are dry, and the upper Dolores River is rising

April 12, 2018

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Vallecito residents debate future of ATV use

Rental company’s effort to expand sparks discussion about economy, environment

April 12, 2018

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Cortez council plans to start youth commission

Teenage volunteers would conduct city projects

April 11, 2018

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DA Furse seeks ballot question to extend term limit

Montezuma County commissioners give initial support

April 11, 2018

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Man is ticketed after fire damages property on a red flag day

Damage to neighbor’s property included boat, fence and trees

April 11, 2018

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Denkai Animal Sanctuary to host fundraiser

The Denkai Animal Sanctuary will hold a fundraising mixer on Sunday, featuring a 50/50 cash drawing and food and drinks…

April 11, 2018

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Four Montezuma students are awarded esteemed Daniels scholarships

Three M-CHS seniors and one Mancos senior receive 'last dollar scholarship'

April 11, 2018

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Cortez Sanitation approves installation of solar panels

Directors say panels will save on energy costs at sewer lift stations

April 11, 2018

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UPDATE: Missing Cortez teen boy is found in Texas

William Gallegos reported missing since April 6

April 11, 2018

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Gardner questions Zuckerberg on Facebook’s user privacy agreement

Hearing covers broad range of topics, including Russian interference

April 10, 2018

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Surveys on Dolores playground will go out to residents

Plan needs public input, officials say

April 10, 2018

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Durango Police investigate alleged kidnapping, sex assault

Incident reported early Sunday morning

April 10, 2018

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Montezuma search and rescue teams help find missing child

Dolores K9 team called to help deputies

April 10, 2018

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Trial postponed for man accused of killing wife

Silvino Martinez-Perez is charged with first-degree murder

April 10, 2018

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EPA considers hauling Gold King Mine sludge to landfill south of Durango

Critics say plan not practical financially or environmentally

April 10, 2018