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Boebert ‘accomplished nothing’

It’s fun to watch Lauren Boebert on social media “Owning the Libs.” Turns out, that’s all she has accomplished – angry entertainment. She’s so busy opposing everything, she has accomplished absolutely...

DATE: Oct 23, 2022 CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Frisch vs. Boebert symptom of declining democracy

What happens to democracy when you lift the ceiling on campaign spending caps in a highly unequal country? The answer is simple. You get Lauren Boebert versus Adam Frisch for Colorado’s 3rd Congressio...

DATE: Oct 23, 2022 CATEGORY: Opinion

U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert talks defense of Dolores River Corridor

TOWAOC – U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert met with Ute Mountain Ute and Dolores and Montezuma County officials on Saturday to affirm her commitment to protecting the Dolores River Corridor. The meeting was th...

DATE: Oct 22, 2022 CATEGORY: Local News

Bulldogs top Bears in senior send-off

While Friday night’s contest against Dolores began with a senior farewell, Dove Creek can rest assured that their seven members of the Class of 2023 haven’t seen their final action at the Soper Sports...

DATE: Oct 22, 2022 CATEGORY: Sports

Telluride mourns Hilaree Nelson, its ‘Athena in Gore-Tex’

TELLURIDE – The last time I saw Hilaree Nelson – a few weeks ago, when our townie bikes crossed paths on Telluride’s main drag – we exchanged a customary greeting. “Never stop exploring!” I shouted. “...

DATE: Oct 22, 2022 CATEGORY: Outdoors

Durango arm wrestler wins world championships

LiErin Wilson said she always wanted to be the best in the world at something. The Durangoan recently competed at the International Federation of Armwrestling world championships in Dieppe, France. W...

DATE: Oct 22, 2022 CATEGORY: Sports

Two runners have gone missing in Southwest Colorado, leading to push for more education

As the worlds of trail running and technical mountaineering collide, rescuers are sharing the message that fitness alone is not enough to successfully navigate remote mountains where the risks of an a...

DATE: Oct 21, 2022 CATEGORY: Outdoors

Resort owner’s donations to Lauren Boebert’s campaign irks ski industry climate advocates

Colorado’s U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, a Western Slope Republican who considers policies to curb climate change part of an “anti-energy agenda,” has raised $6.3 million for her 2022 reelection campaign....

DATE: Oct 21, 2022 CATEGORY: Regional News

Kokanee salmon will be given away at McPhee and Nighthorse lakes

Kokanee salmon will be given away to the public in Dolores and Durango this fall. Participants of the giveaway must hold a valid Colorado fishing license. Youths up to age 4 may receive kokanee if acc...

DATE: Oct 21, 2022 CATEGORY: Local News

Temperatures to drop, snow expected at higher elevations in Southwest Colorado

A storm is expected to bring cooler temperatures, moisture and snow to the San Juan Mountains early next week in Southwest Colorado. Meanwhile, forecasts indicate a rare weather phenomenon called a “t...