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City extends marijuana ban till 2015

Council schedules public hearing for June 10

May 28, 2014

What all is on the Surface?

Panos Panay, Microsoft’s vice president for Surface Computing, demonstrates the electronic stylus that comes with Microsoft’s Surface Pro 3. The…

May 27, 2014

Tumbleweed invasion

Irrigation crews step up efforts as pests clog canals

How healthy is the Animas River?

It depends on how far downstream you go

The dusting of snow

Center documents alarming trend in early snowmelt

Hit-and-run sentences vary for offenders

Many drivers who collide with people avoid prison

Care and Share program starting in Dove Creek

Summer is an important time for kids’ and teens’ academic and physical well-being. But without access to regular nutritious meals,…

Livestock Association scholarships

Some of the Southwest Colorado Livestock Association scholarship winners are Rachel Allen, Kyle Cox and Travis Franklin. Board members Jason…

Resources are available locally

Two local agencies offer help for families and individuals. Montezuma County Hospice bereavement coordinator Sunny Bossenmaier said the support group,…

Education

District highlights staff members

Secondary teacher of the year Susan Wisenbaker, elementary teacher of the year Katherine Carpenter and employee of the year Ray…

Navajo State Park plans archery class

Navajo State Park will hold an introductory archery class for children ages 8 through 12, from 9 a.m.-noon, May 31…

Udall, Gardner push TV access

Campaigns battle for credit in election year

Pot tourism in Durango?

Few expect sustained jump in visitorship

Decor inspired by creepy crawlies

Many would agree with naturalist David Attenborough that nature “is the greatest source of visual beauty.” And that includes the…

New-home sales up 6.4% in April

WASHINGTON – Sales of U.S. new homes recovered in April after slumping in the previous two months. But Americans are…

U.S. home sales rose 1.3 percent in April

Buying remains below 2013 level

Ramp donation

Community Connections has a new wheelchair ramp at a house on Empire Street thanks to donations by Subaru and Morehart…

Nonprofit CREA names Drudge executive director

Mark Drudgedu1-i-syn The Cortez Retail Enhancement Association (CREA) has announced the selection of Mark Drudge as its new executive director.…

Iron Horse’s humble roots become driver for tourism

For 43 years, the bicycle race has signaled start of summer season

Briefs

O’Reilly Auto Parts plans Cortez opening O’Reilly Auto Parts plans a grand opening for its Cortez store at 1853 East…

Heritage Center nearing capacity

Artifacts unearthed by development