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The Bridge shelter renewed as Enterprise Zone Contribution Project

The Bridge Emergency Shelter announced Friday that it was renewed as an Enterprise Zone Contribution Project by the State Economic Development Commission in December. The renewal means those who donat...

DATE: Jan 10, 2022 CATEGORY: Business

Four Corners Board of Realtors president awarded At Home with Diversity certificate

The Four Corners Board of Realtors announced Friday that their president, Jason A. Witt, has been awarded the At Home with Diversity certification from the National Association of Realtors. Witt joins...

DATE: Jan 10, 2022 CATEGORY: Business

County extension office hires second agriculture agent

The Montezuma County Colorado State University Extension office has added a second agent to serve agricultural needs in the area. Emily Lockard will focus on livestock, range management and ranching p...

DATE: Jan 10, 2022 CATEGORY: Local News

New Mexico hospitals warn of wait times for the less sick

ALBUQUERQUE – Officials with two of New Mexico’s largest health care providers issued a warning Monday: People showing up at hospital emergency rooms with minor or mild complaints should be ready for ...

DATE: Jan 10, 2022 CATEGORY: New Mexico

Rep. Ed Perlmutter won’t seek re-election, 26th Dem to retire

DENVER – Democratic Rep. Ed Perlmutter on Monday announced he won’t seek re-election in a competitive district in Denver’s western suburbs, making him the 26th Democrat to retire from the House before...

DATE: Jan 10, 2022 CATEGORY: Regional News

Sierra Club threatens to suspend 20,000-member Colorado chapter

The national Sierra Club is threatening to suspend local leadership of the 20,000-member Colorado Chapter of the environmental group and replace it with a temporary board of dedicated local members, n...

DATE: Jan 10, 2022 CATEGORY: Local News

Two snowshoers, dog killed in backcountry avalanche near Breckenridge

Two people snowshoeing with their dog were killed Saturday in a large avalanche near Breckenridge. The dog also died in the slide. The Colorado Avalanche Information Center said the avalanche happened...

DATE: Jan 10, 2022 CATEGORY: Regional News

Eli Tomac launches Supercross season with a sixth-place finish on Yamaha

Eli Tomac of Cortez, now racing with Monster Energy Star Racing Yamaha, on Saturday finished sixth in the 450cc Supercross in Anaheim, California. Ken Roczen of Team Honda HRC went to the lead in the ...

DATE: Jan 09, 2022 CATEGORY: Sports

Documentary focuses on biologists’ effort to save San Juan cutthroat trout after 416 Fire

A new documentary, “The Fish & the Flame,” highlights the successful recovery of the San Juan cutthroat trout in the wake of Durango’s 416 Fire of 2018. The 14-minute film details how Colorado Parks ...

DATE: Jan 09, 2022 CATEGORY: Local News

Sheriff’s Office announces $5,000 reward for info leading to arrest of jail escapee

The La Plata County Sheriff’s Office announced a $5,000 reward Sunday morning for information leading to the arrest of Elias Buck. Buck, 22, of Durango is suspected of shooting officer Joseph Barreto ...