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Mancos seed drive echoes WWII Victory Gardens

Self-sufficiency and sustainability are rules to live by, but in times of crisis and strained resources, they grow imperative. And to encourage budding gardeners to take root around Mancos, some...

DATE: April 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Opening date for McPhee boat ramp delayed

The McPhee Reservoir boating season has been delayed to minimize the impact and spread of the novel coronavirus. The McPhee boat ramp’s opening date has been pushed to May 1, according to the San...

DATE: April 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado attorney general endorses James Iacino for Tipton’s seat

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser announced his endorsement this week of James Iacino in the Democratic primary for the 3rd Congressional District. A former deputy attorney general under...

DATE: April 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores and Cortez chambers form business task force

The Dolores Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center has teamed up with the Mancos and Cortez chambers to form the Montezuma Business Task Force. The effort is to support local businesses during the...

DATE: April 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Critical COVID-19 Coverage

Update: Montezuma County officials talk about first coronavirus death

The Montezuma County Public Health Department announced Thursday morning that the county has confirmed two new positive cases of COVID-19, one of which has resulted in a death. The two new cases...

DATE: April 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Critical COVID-19 Coverage

Polis extends order closing schools, will address stay-at-home extension

CENTENNIAL – Gov. Jared Polis on Wednesday said all Colorado schools will be closed to in-person learning until at least April 30, extending an earlier order by about a week. The initial order,...

DATE: April 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man’s trip from Ecuador highlights slow COVID-19 response in U.S.

Durango resident Ray Pierotti appreciates much about America: its people, its safety, its freedoms. But a recent trip to Ecuador gave him a different perspective on American society. The Ecuadorian...

DATE: April 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County lags state, nation in census response

Wednesday was Census Day – a reference date, not a deadline – and La Plata County is slowly making progress on the 2020 census count, despite nationwide coronavirus-related delays. The U.S. Census...

DATE: April 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Farmington is going on a bear hunt

FARMINGTON – Those with a keen eye might have noticed fuzzy, stuffed bears popping up in windows throughout town this past week. Farmington is going on a bear hunt. Part of a nationwide trend,...

DATE: April 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

CHSAA extends spring activities suspension through April 30 because of coronavirus

The Colorado High School Activities Association has extended the suspension of spring sports activities through April 30 because of COVID-19. Following Gov. Jared Polis’ announcement Wednesday to...

DATE: April 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Utility company’s bid to end operations at San Juan Generating Station approved

FARMINGTON – New Mexico’s Public Regulation Commission ruled in favor of the Public Service Co. of New Mexico’s application to abandon operations at the San Juan Generating Station, despite an...

DATE: April 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic postponed because of coronavirus

Memorial Day weekend in Durango is synonymous with the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic. It’s the symbolic start of summer tourism season, as thousands of cyclists line up in a 47-mile road race from...

DATE: April 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

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