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Our view: Reject Pearce

We thought the fight over selling off America’s public lands had been settled in July. But President Donald Trump’s nomination of former New Mexico Republican Congressman Steve Pearce to lead the Bure...

DATE: Dec 10, 2025 CATEGORY: Opinion

No, ‘affordability’ doesn’t mean ‘hoax’

Af-ford-a-bil-i-ty. I just found it on my laptop’s built-in dictionary! I was shocked to see that “hoax” was not referenced in the definition. Turns out it’s defined as “the ability to afford; inexpen...

DATE: Dec 10, 2025 CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

A reminder of measles’ real danger

The little daughter of Roald Dahl, author of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and other books, once caught the measles. Just as she seemed to be getting better, the virus entered her spinal cord an...

DATE: Dec 10, 2025 CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

A confusing claim about military orders

So, it seems the assertion from the Trump administration is that advising military members of their duty to disobey unlawful orders is seditious behavior, punishable by death. Following this logic, I ...

DATE: Dec 10, 2025 CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Dolores moves forward curbside trash and recycling option with Cortez

The Dolores Town Board advanced a new trash and recycling service after voting Monday to draft an agreement with Cortez. Under the contract, Cortez would provide weekly trash pickup and separated recy...

DATE: Dec 09, 2025 CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College installs three Flock cameras on campus

Flock Safety cameras have come to Fort Lewis College in Durango. While the major focus of residents’ calls at a City Council meeting last week was on Durango Police Department to cancel its Flock cont...

DATE: Dec 09, 2025 CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores law enforcement contract for 2026 approved by town and county officials for full-time deputy

Dolores’ 2026 law enforcement services contract passed two major steps this week, earning unanimous Town Board approval Monday night and a unanimous vote from Montezuma County commissioners Tuesday mo...

DATE: Dec 09, 2025 CATEGORY: Local News

‘Robust’ growth continues through 2025 at Durango-La Plata County Airport

2025 has proven to be another strong year for Durango-La Plata County Airport with record-setting passenger travel every month through November. DRO Aviation Director Tony Vicari said departing passen...

DATE: Dec 09, 2025 CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez to host Fa La La La Local holiday shopping night Thursday

More than 10 local stores will participate This year’s Fa La La La Local event, hosted by the Cortez Retail Enhancement Association, is Thursday, 5 to 9 p.m. and will include shops across Cortez. Hour...

DATE: Dec 09, 2025 CATEGORY: Community

Mancos K-12 Student Art Show to hold second public viewing Thursday

The Mancos School District’s annual K-12 Student Art Show will hold a second public showing Thursday from 4 to 5:45 p.m. The district’s art teacher called it “a magical opportunity for the community t...

DATE: Dec 09, 2025 CATEGORY: Education

Our view: Reject Pearce

No, ‘affordability’ doesn’t mean ‘hoax’

A reminder of measles’ real danger

A confusing claim about military orders

Dolores moves forward curbside trash and recycling option with Cortez

Fort Lewis College installs three Flock cameras on campus

Dolores law enforcement contract for 2026 approved by town and county officials for full-time deputy

‘Robust’ growth continues through 2025 at Durango-La Plata County Airport

Cortez to host Fa La La La Local holiday shopping night Thursday

Mancos K-12 Student Art Show to hold second public viewing Thursday

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