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Planning, preparation urged by school safety expert

The importance of planning, practice and attention to small details to keep schools safe were highlighted Monday by John-Michael Keyes, who started the I Love U Guys Foundation in 2006 after his...

DATE: April 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Car chase north of Durango ends in woman’s death

A high-speed car chase that started in La Plata County ended early Tuesday with a woman’s death, according to the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office posted to its Facebook page...

DATE: April 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

After five years, Rocky Moss steps down from chamber

After five years at the helm, Dolores Chamber of Commerce Director Rocky Moss is stepping down. She will continue to serve as the Director of the Cortez Chamber of Commerce. Moss oversaw big events...

DATE: April 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cameras, real-time communication could make Wolf Creek Pass safer

New traffic safety improvements planned for Wolf Creek Pass moved a step closer to reality Monday when the federal government granted the project $2.4 million. The Colorado Department of...

DATE: April 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez-wide Cleanup Week coming up in May

The city of Cortez is holding a Cleanup Week in early May, and volunteers are currently being sought to help out. The city encourages residents to clean out their garages, yards, and “beautify the...

DATE: April 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College student rolls SUV on Molas Pass

A 22-year-old Fort Lewis College student escaped with minor injuries early Sunday after rolling her SUV eight to 10 times down a 150-foot embankment on Molas Pass. Bridgett Gantt crawled out of...

DATE: April 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man accused of trying to kill cattle signs plea agreement

Exactly two years to the day, the saga of a Durango man accused of trying to kill cattle after he closed the gate to a corral in southeastern Utah has reached a resolution. Mark Franklin, 63, faced...

DATE: April 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores Outfitters named Business of the Year

Dolores is the jump-off point for outdoor adventure, and Dolores Outfitters has been providing the camping, jeeping, hunting, fishing and boating gear for locals and visitors since 2017. Out of...

DATE: April 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Experienced volunteer named Dolores Citizen of Year

When there is an event in Dolores, there is a good chance volunteer Susan Lisak helped put it together. The energetic organizer was recognized Saturday as 2018 Citizen of the Year by the Dolores...

DATE: April 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

City of Durango planning for strong second season at Lake Nighthorse

Lake Nighthorse visitors reeled in fish under both sunny and snowy skies opening weekend, showing a commitment to visiting the lake the city of Durango hopes to see all season. The city manages...

DATE: April 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Spring storm may linger into Sunday evening

A spring snowstorm lingered over Southwest Colorado into Sunday evening. “After sunset it should diminish,” said Mike Meyers, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Grand Junction. ...

DATE: March 31, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tough winter increases chance of elk calf die-off

Heavy snow is tough going for wildlife in the winter months, and as a consequence this year, wildlife officials fear there will be a higher than normal die-off of elk calves this spring. “It’s...

DATE: March 31, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

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