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Southwest Colorado’s ‘mega-drought’ raises wildfire concerns

Extreme drought has crept back into Southwest Colorado. This time last year, after the winter of 2018-19 brought significant snowpack to the Rocky Mountains, headlines and reports across the West...

DATE: May 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Kira Galbraith awarded Montezuma sheriff’s scholarship

The Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office has awarded its annual $1,000 scholarship to senior Kira Galbraith. This is the third year the Sheriff’s Office has presented the award, which aims to honor...

DATE: May 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lobbying may set record, despite shortened Colorado legislative session

The total that special interests spend on lobbying Colorado lawmakers appears destined to set records, despite the potential for a shortened session amid the coronavirus pandemic. The payments made...

DATE: May 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

When will national parks like Mesa Verde reopen?

With the summer tourism season on the horizon and businesses slowly reopening across Colorado, national and state parks are also working on plans to reopen. The National Park Service announced last...

DATE: May 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County’s positive cases of COVID-19 now at 23

The number of COVID-19 cases has continued to rise in Montezuma County, with a total of 23 confirmed positive cases as of Thursday. The number of cases has jumped six cases since Saturday. The 23...

DATE: May 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Local trail builder named BLM Volunteer of the Year for Colorado

Before Shawn Gregory rides a new mountain bike trail, he often builds it first. That dedication earned him the 2019 Colorado Volunteer of the Year award by the Bureau of Land Management. “I was...

DATE: May 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

84 Fire is fully contained, officials say

A wildfire burning northeast of Durango that initially posed a risk to homes when it broke out earlier this week was fully contained Thursday, La Plata County spokeswoman Megan Graham said. The 84...

DATE: May 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango police looking for two suspects wanted for theft and fraud

The Durango Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man and a woman suspected of committing theft and fraud in the past few weeks. According to a post on social media ,...

DATE: May 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan County reports its first confirmed COVID-19 case

Colorado’s San Juan County has reported its first confirmed case of COVID-19. San Juan County Public Health Director Becky Joyce said a resident was tested late last week for IgM antibodies....

DATE: May 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango High School English teacher pretty sure she’s beaten COVID-19

Near as Kaila Coon can tell, she’s not yet recognized as one of the 64 people in La Plata County who has contracted COVID-19. But given the roller coaster health ride she’s been on since the end of...

DATE: May 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Virtual event created by Farmington Visitors Bureau aims to support local artists

FARMINGTON – As physical-distancing practices continue and more events like Farmington’s Spring Art Walk and the Riverfest Fine Arts Festival are canceled, virtual art walks are springing up to...

DATE: May 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Vallecito marina reopens after legal dispute reaches resolution

Vallecito Marina, 18 miles northeast of Durango, will open this weekend after a legal dispute among managers put its reopening date for the summer season in jeopardy. After months of negotiations,...

DATE: May 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

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