Gov. Polis emphasizes housing need in address to Colorado lawmakers Housing policy touches nearly all other priorities, governor says in annual State of the State speech January 18, 2023
Parker’s Pet Rescue raises money for permanent building The nonprofit organization works to find permanent homes for abandoned animals January 17, 2023
Durango railroad receives second chance in Rockwood Station lawsuit La Plata County cannot regulate train’s operation, but Public Utilities Commission can January 17, 2023
Update: Major snowstorm causes power outages and closures in Montezuma County But snowfall provides high hopes for McPhee Reservoir and drought-ravaged farms and ranches January 17, 2023
Ex-GOP candidate arrested in shootings at lawmakers’ homes Police describe Solomon Pena as the ‘mastermind’ behind a politically motivated conspiracy January 17, 2023
More “forever chemicals” found in Colorado and U.S. freshwater fish, study warns PFAS levels in locally caught fish are “staggeringly high” according to the Environmental Working Group researchers Fountain Creek splits around… January 17, 2023
History Colorado issues second report on Indian boarding schools Investigation of Fort Lewis site in Hesperus is ongoing January 17, 2023
Colorado Rep. Marc Catlin honored in Review magazine ‘Who has the Juice in 2022’ features 10 individuals or groups January 16, 2023
Southwest Memorial Hospital upgrades on hold High interest rates delay $23 million in projects, including new emergency department and expanded surgery suites January 16, 2023
Union: New Mexico calling state employees back to in-person work without much of a plan Union complaint cites violations of the bargaining agreement and labor law January 16, 2023
Montezuma-Cortez school board names Lyndreth Wall as newest member Wall also serves on Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Council January 16, 2023
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory CEO satisfied with third quarter results Durango flagship store sees increase in sales during fall months January 16, 2023
Top 10 federal campaign donors from Colorado in 2022 The top donors gave mostly to Republican candidates and causes January 16, 2023
Snowstorm closes schools, roadways and Mesa Verde in Southwest Colorado Mountain passes also close after weekend storms January 16, 2023
A look behind at Colorado’s decentralized system of coroners who investigate death every day In some counties, coroners are voted in, while in others, they're appointed. Not all are forensic pathologists themselves. January 16, 2023
Montezuma-Cortez splits league-opening contests Panthers teams start 1-1 in Intermountain basketball play January 15, 2023
Sunday storm brings more snow to Southwest Colorado Chains and snow tires required to drive north on U.S. Highway 550 over Coal Bank Pass January 15, 2023
Workshop on ranching in drought stresses sustainability Ute Mountain Ute Tribe Farm and Ranch hosted a free series of presentations on range and herd management January 15, 2023
Wave of storms heading toward Southwest Colorado Low-pressure systems moving in from California and Oregon will bring more snow to region January 14, 2023
Sheriff Office’s drug task force plans to use new state law to prosecute fentanyl cases Sheriff’s Office also working with Southwest Health to provide help to users January 13, 2023
Dolores, Montezuma-Cortez, wrestlers open 2023 with high ambition Both squads shake off the holiday rust January 13, 2023
New animal feed store on Cortez’s Main Street supports farmers Most grain purchased in Montezuma County January 13, 2023
Dolores school board approves Phase 1 of master building plan Cost overruns attributed to inflation and labor January 13, 2023
