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Parade of Lights brightens Cortez during season of a Grinch

A slice of tradition brings out the community for a much-needed dose of normalcy in a year that has been anything but normal. The 31st annual Parade of Lights, organized by the Four Corners Board...

DATE: Dec. 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wild Horse Saloon may face enforcement after defying public health order

Enforcement actions could be coming for the Wild Horse Saloon after the downtown Durango bar opened to indoor service last weekend in defiance of public health orders aimed at slowing the spread of...

DATE: Dec. 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sen. Udall warns against ‘tyranny of the minority’ in farewell address

Retiring New Mexico Sen. Tom Udall delivered his farewell address Tuesday on the Senate floor, remembering his achievements in office and sharing his hopes for the future of a legislative body he...

DATE: Dec. 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Dolores lights up town for holidays

Dolores is shining bright for the holiday season, with a decorated town and events planned. The giant spruce tree and Galloping Goose rail car are lit up in front of town hall, festive wreaths line...

DATE: Dec. 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

COVID-19 outbreak reported at Durango Transit

Two Durango Transit drivers have tested positive for COVID-19, fitting state criteria for an outbreak, the city of Durango announced Tuesday. All Durango Transit staff members have been encouraged...

DATE: Dec. 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fans, Ono, bandmates mark 40 years since John Lennon’s death

NEW YORK – Fans remembered John Lennon with flowers, candles and songs Tuesday, the 40th anniversary of the former Beatle’s death after being shot outside his New York City apartment building. In...

DATE: Dec. 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Living

Earthquake again hits Colorado near Utah border

A magnitude 3.7 earthquake was recorded Tuesday in the Paradox Valley about 4 miles south of Bedrock, according to the U.S. Geological Survey and University of Utah Seismograph Stations. It was...

DATE: Dec. 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

City of Cortez promotes outdoor seating

The city of Cortez is offering to fast-track the application process for restaurants and retail stores looking to increase outdoor capacity. The goal is to offset restrictions on indoor capacity...

DATE: Dec. 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Residents get some space to stretch at Purple Cliffs

Aquila Cota moved into upgraded digs Sunday, moving from a dome tent to a 12-foot by 12-foot canvas tent at the Purple Cliffs homeless camp. Rob McLaughlin helped organize an effort at his...

DATE: Dec. 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

From Western Slope to Capitol Hill: Lauren Boebert prepares for new job

Walking to the rotunda in the Cannon House Office Building, incoming Rep. Lauren Boebert said she’s trying to share her experience in Washington with her four sons back in Rifle. “I FaceTime my...

DATE: Dec. 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County man suspected of possessing, distributing child pornography

A 22-year-old La Plata County man who was wanted in New Mexico for “criminal sexual penetration” has been arrested in Durango on suspicion of possessing and distributing child pornography. Anthony...

DATE: Dec. 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Coronavirus is ravaging Colorado nursing homes and senior centers

Nursing homes and other senior care centers in Colorado are being ravaged by the latest surge of coronavirus, a chilling repeat of the spring when thousands of residents were infected with the...

DATE: Dec. 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

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