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Our View: GOP chairwoman stuck on party loyalty

On Monday, Colorado GOP Chairwoman Kristi Burton Brown announced she will not seek an additional term. In her resignation letter, Burton Brown said Republicans “will Never Surrender, and we will retak...

DATE: Dec 23, 2022 CATEGORY: Opinion

Wes Rowell cartoon

DATE: Dec 23, 2022 CATEGORY: Opinion

Dolores hires affordable housing consultant

The town of Dolores is moving forward on its affordable housing project. Town officials reported that Rural Homes, LLC has been selected to provide professional affordable housing planning services fo...

DATE: Dec 22, 2022 CATEGORY: Local News

New book examines Bears Ears

When the debate raged over whether then President Barack Obama should establish the Bears Ears National Monument in southeastern Utah, some people worried it could have an unintended effect of bringin...

DATE: Dec 22, 2022 CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Memorial ceremony held for the unclaimed deceased

About 60 people gathered at Artifacts 302 on Wednesday, Dec. 21, to show their respects for the surprisingly large number of “unclaimed” deceased people in San Juan County in 2022. The Rev. Megan Cull...

DATE: Dec 22, 2022 CATEGORY: New Mexico

Coloradans could vote on a $70 million ‘attainable housing’ fee in 2023

Colorado’s statewide elections aren’t usually exciting in odd-numbered years, since there aren’t any statehouse, Congressional or statewide elections and the constitution limits what kind of topics ca...

DATE: Dec 22, 2022 CATEGORY: Regional News

12 Strays of Christmas raises awareness for homeless pets

The Cortez Animal Shelter is seeking sponsors for its 10th annual 12 Strays of Christmas fundraiser. The shelter asks local businesses and individuals to sponsor a dog or a cat in need of a forever ho...

DATE: Dec 22, 2022 CATEGORY: Local News

The cannabis industry is facing its longest downturn yet, with no end in sight

Overbuilt and overgrown, Colorado's cannabis industry is now facing a major shakeout. Pandemic-fueled demand has evaporated just as new grow operations flood the market with cannabis. It has turned wh...

DATE: Dec 22, 2022 CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado shoppers will be charged 10 cents per plastic and paper bag starting Jan. 1

Colorado businesses are required to charge consumers a 10-cent fee for each plastic and paper bag they carry out of the store starting Jan. 1. That’s because of a bill passed by the state legislature ...

DATE: Dec 22, 2022 CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez fire, sheriff’s departments help children celebrate Christmas

The Cortez Fire Protection District and Montezuma County Sheriff’s Department, in partnership with Piñon Project, bring Christmas joy to children from low-income families. The fire department’s Chief ...

DATE: Dec 21, 2022 CATEGORY: Local News

Our View: GOP chairwoman stuck on party loyalty

Wes Rowell cartoon

Dolores hires affordable housing consultant

New book examines Bears Ears

Memorial ceremony held for the unclaimed deceased

Coloradans could vote on a $70 million ‘attainable housing’ fee in 2023

12 Strays of Christmas raises awareness for homeless pets

The cannabis industry is facing its longest downturn yet, with no end in sight

Colorado shoppers will be charged 10 cents per plastic and paper bag starting Jan. 1

Cortez fire, sheriff’s departments help children celebrate Christmas

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