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Couple living near Oxford may have died in murder-suicide

Two people are suspected to have died in a murder-suicide Sunday afternoon south of Oxford, according to the La Plata County Coroner. Coroner Jann Smith identified Gloria Casias, 63, and her...

DATE: March 12, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Crash on Wolf Creek Pass results in one fatality

Drugs, alcohol and excessive speed are considered factors in a crash on Wolf Creek Pass earlier this week that killed a 24-year-old man, according to Colorado State Patrol. CSP said in a news...

DATE: March 12, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Resignations, retirements coming up in Dolores schools

A series of personnel changes is on tap for the Dolores school board Thursday night. Three resignations, two retirements and three new hires are up for approval at the regular meeting of the...

DATE: March 12, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Maddie Jo Robbins up for Sportswoman of Colorado

Madeline Robbins wouldn’t let an injury or a fire slow down her 2018 mountain bike season. She rode all the way into the world championships and turned heads along the way. Robbins, better known as...

DATE: March 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Irene Barry knew what to do when a gunman entered her school

Irene Barry is on a mission to promote active-shooter training after living through the December 2017 shooting at Aztec High School. Barry, an English teacher who lives in La Plata County, couldn’t...

DATE: March 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wanted: More pastures for West’s overpopulated wild horses

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – If you ever wished to gaze at a stomping, snorting, neighing panorama of Western heritage from your living room window, now could be your chance. A classic image of the American...

DATE: March 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sen. Michael Bennet aims to tackle childhood poverty with tax credit

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Michael Bennet and Sherrod Brown have reintroduced a version of their American Family Act to dramatically fight childhood poverty. The bill is similar to one Bennet,...

DATE: March 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Republicans halt state Senate proceedings in protest

DENVER – Republicans shut down the Colorado Senate floor Monday morning as they read a 2,000-page bill in an effort to halt controversial legislation they say has been rushed through committees and...

DATE: March 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

7th Ave brings innovative vocal show to Cortez

The vocal group 7th Ave, which combines elements of pop, swing, rockabilly, country and a little theater, will bring its innovative arrangements to Cortez for a concert on March 28. Brought...

DATE: March 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Small ag feels growing pains: A lack of workers

A shortage of laborers to work farms in Southwest Colorado has stunted local agricultural operations’ ability to grow and, at the same time, cut a potential avenue of employment. A local effort,...

DATE: March 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Suicide-prevention bill would allow youths 12 and up to seek their own care

Children as young as 12 may be allowed to seek mental health care without their parents’ consent if a bill pending this year in the Colorado Legislature is approved. The proposed law, HB 19 1120 ,...

DATE: March 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Social dancing classes set for Cortez ‘Brain Awareness Week’

Sharon Spinney recalled being excited when she found out the activity she was already doing is one of the best activities for protecting her brain. Spinney, of the newly formed Four Corners Dance...

DATE: March 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

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