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Cortez sales tax revenue higher than anticipated

Sales tax revenue in Cortez is higher than the city initially projected given the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the finance director warned the City Council Tuesday evening that...

DATE: Sept. 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sepp Kuss the star of the day on brutal Stage 17 climbs at Tour de France

Sepp Kuss surged up the steepest and tallest climb at the Tour de France. While some across Europe were at first unsure of the 26-year-old American’s attack, his supporters in his hometown of...

DATE: Sept. 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: More Sports

Farmington thrift store supports relocation of wolf-dog rescue to larger parcel

Carol Sanchez has big plans for her 4 Corners Wolf Dog Rescue Sanctuary. She recently purchased 80 acres of land near Cuba, New Mexico, where she plans to move 16 wolf-dog hybrids she is tending on...

DATE: Sept. 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College surprised by low COVID-19 cases

Fort Lewis College had given 2,683 COVID-19 tests as of Wednesday, with 17 confirmed cases – all of which were reported during move-in week, when students were required to be tested. As of...

DATE: Sept. 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pedestrian killed by vehicle south of Cortez

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle Tuesday evening on U.S. Highway 160/491 just south of Cortez, according to the Montezuma County coroner. Coroner George Deavers said a 19-year-old...

DATE: Sept. 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Another effort to recall Polis may begin collecting signatures

Backers of a long-shot effort to recall Gov. Jared Polis over his response to the coronavirus response and use of executive authority may begin collecting signatures. The Colorado Secretary of...

DATE: Sept. 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tichi, Plewe claim high school golf tournaments in Durango

It was a two-Demon show in an exciting playoff on the first day of Durango High School’s two consecutive home golf tournaments Monday at Hillcrest Golf Club. Thayer Plewe of Montezuma-Cortez got...

DATE: Sept. 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Republican candidate Boebert touts free market in health care

Lauren Boebert said opponents’ efforts focusing on her personal life are meant to distract voters from issues in the campaign – especially health care, an issue on which she claims she holds an...

DATE: Sept. 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lauren Boebert defends her past during Durango visit

Lauren Boebert defended herself Tuesday against a claim that her origin story – growing up collecting welfare in a Democratic household while learning the Republican values of hard work at...

DATE: Sept. 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango woman dies in crash west of Delta

A 30-year-old Durango woman died Sunday after driving off U.S. Route 50, west of Delta, according to the Colorado State Patrol. Trooper Josh Lewis said Justine Byrum was driving east on Route 50...

DATE: Sept. 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Review of officer-involved shooting nears completion in Durango

A 6th Judicial District Attorney’s Office review of a Durango police officer-involved shooting is about two to three weeks from completion, putting off any potential release of body-cam footage...

DATE: Sept. 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Family member tests positive for COVID-19 in Bayfield School District

A family member of students at Bayfield Primary School and Bayfield Intermediate School has tested positive for COVID-19. Superintendent Kevin Aten said the school district was notified about the...

DATE: Sept. 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

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