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Cortez

Talented musical expeditionaries perform in Dolores

Suitcase Junket and Carsie Blanton on musical journey

October 1, 2019

Agriculture

No-interest loans aim to develop agricultural economy

Grants will be made to small-scale farmers, food-focused entrepreneurs

October 1, 2019

Animas Valley

Wetlands north of Durango approved for expansion

Project expected to improve wildlife habitat, water quality

October 1, 2019

Local News

Lizard protections sought amid U.S. oil boom

ALBUQUERQUE – A small lizard found among the dunes straddling New Mexico and West Texas in one of the nation’s…

October 1, 2019

Dolores

Dolores library plans presentations on local authors, rancher

‘Reboot’ novel takes place in Dolores

October 1, 2019

Alcohol

Medicaid expanding to cover inpatient, residential addiction treatment

20 La Plata County deaths this year involved drugs or alcohol

October 1, 2019

Archaeology

Crow Canyon seeks answers to humanity’s biggest questions

Nonprofit CEO of Crow Canyon Archaeological Center charts course toward relevancy

October 1, 2019

Colorado state government

County, Ute Mountain tribe hold elections

Tribe to elect chairman, council members; school districts to pick boards

October 1, 2019

Local News

2 men cited in U.S. Highway 160 crash

Traffic slowed for about an hour

September 29, 2019

Cortez

County hosts human trafficking training

Nonprofit leader talks Colorado examples, warning signs

September 28, 2019

Charity

Cortez bike race donates $66,000 for youth programs

12 Hours of Mesa Verde donates $66,000

September 27, 2019

Education

La Plata County tests camera-equipped radar trailers

Data could help develop ‘naughty list,’ send drivers warning

September 27, 2019

Business

Durango reports another strong month of sales tax collections

Downtown retailers see robust business

September 27, 2019

Events

National political commentator, blind adventurer to speak in Durango

David Brooks, Erik Weihenmayer coming to Community Concert Hall in 2020

September 27, 2019

Durango-La Plata County Airport

United Airlines adds winter Saturday flight from Durango to Houston

Service scheduled to begin Jan. 11

September 27, 2019

Colorado state government

Proposition CC asks voters to give up tax refunds for education, transportation

Benefit to school districts unknown

September 27, 2019

Archaeology

Ceremony will honor Mesa Verde’s early boosters

New sign dedicates women’s club that lobbied to protect ruins

September 27, 2019

Cortez

Land transfer, land use code move to public hearing

City makes initial move to de-annex its section of Sligo Street

September 26, 2019

Local News

New subdivision planned in Mancos

Homes would be built at former site of Enchanted Mesa Motel

September 25, 2019

Local News

Chakra paintings will be featured at Olio

Dina Herrmann sets up shop in Montezuma County

September 25, 2019

Dolores

New manager appointed to lead Dolores Water Conservancy District

Curtis has been serving as project engineer

September 25, 2019

Local News

Brewfest raises more than $6,000 for local nonprofits

Mancos Brewing Co. event supports 2 nonprofits

September 25, 2019

Briefs

Drought workship is Oct. 17

A farmer works his field near Dove Creek.JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file There will be a drought workshop on Oct. 17…

September 25, 2019

Agriculture

Semitrailer carrying cattle overturns north of Dolores

10 cattle dead, 3 crippled, considered complete losses

September 25, 2019