Chamber office is on the move

More activities, more projects, more members and more business translates to the need for more space. The Cortez Area Chamber of Commerce is moving to 31 W. Main Street in downtown Cortez, r...

Consumer advocates warn of unsafe toys

WASHINGTON – Toy recalls for excessive lead and other hazards are down this year, but consumer advocates warn that potential dangers to children remain on store shelves. Several t...

Energy ABCs looks at industry facts, myths Consultant talks about fracking, power at luncheon

New environmentally friendly technologies may not always be what they seem. Lori Smith Schell, president of the Durango-based consultancy Empowered Energy, gave the example of plu...

Next generation of biofuels years away from fruition

NEW YORK – The first trickle of fuels made from agricultural waste is finally winding its way into the nation’s energy supply, after years of broken promises and hype promoting a next-genera...

Municipal votes on fracking catch guv’s eye

They reflect ‘genuine anxiety’ about health concerns, Hickenlooper says

Utah weighs gas tax proposals

SALT LAKE CITY – State and local officials say it’s time to raise Utah’s gasoline tax, which hasn’t changed for 16 years. On Wednesday, a panel of legislators discussed two ways t...

Let there be light

Rotary brings solar illumination to Navajos

Bull Riders’ great year

TV viewing, title race draw fans

Cobalt Mortgage opens

Cortez Briefs

San Juans’ Mark Stiles to retire The San Juan Mountains Association will hold an open house celebration on Monday, Nov. 18, to honor Mark Stiles on his upcoming retirement as the ...

Hesperus ski swap celebrates 50th

It all started in the basement of the old courthouse building. The year was 1963. About 20 or so people leaned their long skis, wooden poles and other ski gear against the walls and looked a...

November is Hospice month