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La Plata County drops prospect of moratorium on new development

La Plata County has dropped a proposed moratorium on all new development applications after public backlash branded it detrimental to the economy, especially during the coronavirus outbreak. In a...

DATE: May 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan College adapts to COVID-19 changes

FARMINGTON – As schools across the Four Corners extend closures, San Juan College in Farmington has implemented changes to increase engagement with current and prospective students. While New...

DATE: May 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Polis slashes state spending, outlaws evictions and keeps ski areas closed

In a late-night executive order, Gov. Jared Polis declared Colorado does not have the money “to carry on the functions of the state government” amid the coronavirus and immediately slashed $229...

DATE: May 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Agencies in Four Corners seek suspects after shots fired in Aneth

Law enforcement agencies in the Four Corners region are seeking two men believed to be armed and dangerous after shots were fired at law enforcement officers Thursday in Aneth, Utah. The shots were...

DATE: May 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Three men, including two from Durango, arrested in connection with Bloomfield murder

FARMINGTON – Three suspects – including two men from Durango – have been arrested in connection with the death of a Bloomfield man on Thursday, the Bloomfield Police Department announced Friday....

DATE: May 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Wolf Creek Ski Area making moves to reopen before season’s over

If you’re craving spring skiing, good news might be on the way: Wolf Creek Ski Area is making moves in the hopes of reopening for a few weeks before the snow is all gone. “I think it’s time to let...

DATE: May 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez reopens some facilities, including golf course

The Cortez City Council approved April 28 a series of gradual reopenings for some city facilities, starting Friday. The reopenings will take place under strict safety guidelines and on a limited...

DATE: May 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hunting and fishing provide food security amid virus outbreak

Like millions of Americans, Paul Kemper lost his job in early April. Unlike many of his fellow citizens, though, he was not overly worried about food, even as canned goods raced from the shelves...

DATE: April 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Law enforcement investigates shooting death in Bloomfield

FARMINGTON – A shooting Thursday in Bloomfield left one man dead and authorities are searching for the suspect, according to a news release issued by the Bloomfield Police Department. “This is a...

DATE: April 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Budget crunch puts Colorado Democratic accomplishments at risk

Anna Layden makes $57,000 a year as an educator in Durango and owes the same amount in student debt after putting herself through college and graduate school. To pay it down, she applied for a...

DATE: April 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Critical COVID-19 Coverage

Navajo Nation ranks as third-highest infected area in country

FARMINGTON – As the number of COVID-19 cases increase on the Navajo Nation, tribal leaders are fighting for federal funding and resources to battle the outbreak. Wednesday brought an additional 104...

DATE: April 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Cedar Diagnostics to hold antibody test day Saturday

Responding to a flood of requests, Cedar Diagnostics lab in Durango has scheduled a day of coronavirus testing for up to 250 people Saturday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Michelle Roach,...

DATE: April 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

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