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Suspect identified in shooting death of Cortez Police Sgt. Michael Moran

44-year-old man was shot and killed after roadside stop

DATE: Dec 2, 2023 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Update: Sgt. Michael Moran identified as Cortez police officer killed Wednesday

Sgt. Moran was a K-9 handler and a Marine

DATE: Nov 29, 2023 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

U.S. 160 reopens near Mancos Hill; more snow expected

Heavy snow is expected throughout the night

DATE: Nov 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

Another gas leak reported at high school leads to school cancellation in Cortez

Students were sent home after the fire department’s arrival

DATE: Nov 2, 2023 | CATEGORY: Education

Update: Police arrest one of two men wanted in Cortez street shooting

Trinadie Xavier Lopez arrested Friday; Delsin Gage Freeman still has arrest warrant

DATE: Oct 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Update: Cortez vehicle theft suspect arrested and released in LaPlata County

Jonnie Cash Kimbrough is suspected of stealing a car, handgun and cash in Cortez

DATE: Oct 18, 2023 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Man severely injured in bear attack near Lemon Reservoir

Sheep herder working northeast of Durango released from hospital after surgery

DATE: Jul 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two skiers die in avalanche near Vallecito Reservoir

Men were declared missing Saturday night and found early Sunday

DATE: Feb 26, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Snowboarder who died Friday near Purgatory Resort is identified

A celebration of life will be held Feb. 25 for David Diaz of Durango

DATE: Feb 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Snowboarder dies after dropping off a cliff near Purgatory Resort

Ski patrol attempted lifesaving measures, but victim was pronounced dead on scene

DATE: Feb 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bear Dance Fire sparks east of Ignacio; power cut to about 2,500 customers

Blaze torches about 20 acres of brush willow and cottonwood trees

DATE: Jun 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango railroad agrees to pay $20 million for 416 Fire damages

D&SNG also must make ‘substantial’ operational changes over the next 10 years

DATE: Mar 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News