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Montezuma County commissioners consider changes in land use code

Montezuma County wants to review long-standing building restrictions in the Dolores River Valley established to control density and protect the local water source. The commissioners approved two...

DATE: June 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

What will fall look like for schools in Montezuma County?

Amid the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic, local school districts are planning for a variety of scenarios for fall classes. Scenarios include reopening school facilities with heavy safety...

DATE: June 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Monsoon-like rains forecast this weekend in Southwest Colorado

Southwest Colorado’s wet June is expected to get wetter this weekend before the month’s normally hot, dry conditions gain the upper hand. The National Weather Service in Grand Junction calls for a...

DATE: June 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

In candidates’ forum, rivals call out Rep. Scott Tipton’s absence

As candidates prepare for the June 30 primary election, many are hoping to cast Rep. Scott Tipton as an out-of-touch millionaire more concerned with President Donald Trump than his constituents. ...

DATE: June 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Vandalism, trespassing at Bakers Bridge spark concern

The saying that “one person can ruin it for everyone” might become the unfortunate case at the popular Bakers Bridge hangout spot, where vandalism and trespassing have become an increasing problem....

DATE: June 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Holy grail’ conservation bill advances in U.S. Senate

A new bill funding maintenance and improvement projects for public lands is gaining steam in the U.S. Senate. The Great American Outdoors Act would permanently fund the Land and Water Conservation...

DATE: June 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sky Ute Casino Resort launches sports betting app

Sky Ute Casino Resort became the first Native American tribal casino to launch a sports betting app, bringing its Sky Ute SportsBook online this week. Amanda Hopkins, director of marketing at Sky...

DATE: June 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business

Durango family involved in fatal crash in Kansas

A Durango man was involved in a fatal car crash Tuesday in Kansas that resulted in the death of a 32-year woman. According to Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Tod Hileman, a 2014 Jeep Wrangler was...

DATE: June 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

With limited electricity, Navajo Nation students receive kits for distance learning

FARMINGTON – Completing his homework under a kerosene lamp or in front of a wood burning stove, Mylo Fowler graduated high school almost 20 years ago on the Navajo Nation near Steamboat, Arizona....

DATE: June 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Community helps raise money for Four Corners resident’s brain surgery

FARMINGTON – A Four Corners man known for his community spirit and penchant for volunteering underwent brain surgery earlier this week, and community members have started a GoFundMe to offset the...

DATE: June 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Eli Tomac of Cortez finishes third in Salt Lake 4 Supercross

Eli Tomac of Cortez overcame a 12th-place start to finish third Wednesday in the 450cc AMA Supercross race in Salt Lake City. Defending champion Cooper Webb raced to the lead in the first lap and...

DATE: June 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: More Sports

Unsheltered and expecting at the Durango homeless camp

Amie Dieter and Andrew Miller are expecting – twins, and new neighbors. The couple and others in a community of people experiencing homelessness live on a rocky hillside near the Animas River just...

DATE: June 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

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