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$8.9 million in federal funds lost in Montezuma County, state data shows

State defends $24.6 million; $1.8 million remains at risk

DATE: Dec 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rio Grande Trading Post in Durango to close after 50 years

Shop catered to tourists, but locals kept it going

DATE: Dec 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Teen Hangout Nights launched in Cortez to provide safe weekend spaces for youth

The locations will be rotated on a calendar that will update quarterly

DATE: Dec 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Measles cases across the county increase to four

Two new cases confirmed; Wastewater detection signals recent infections

DATE: Dec 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two new officers sworn in to Cortez Police Department

Steven Lopez and Kilton Korthank join department after completing academy training

DATE: Dec 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County residents at odds over acceptable levels of risk with battery storage systems

Commissioners voted Tuesday to extend moratorium on BESS facilities

DATE: Dec 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Four Corners AI Conference explores artificial intelligence in rural communities

Speakers say technology could bring opportunities; others say we should pump the brakes

DATE: Dec 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez council to propose broad charter revisions to voters

Council must finalize revisions and pass ordinance before setting ballot question

DATE: Dec 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez to host City Council candidate information session

Officials to explain council role, election processes ahead of April vote

DATE: Dec 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango lawyer dies while backcountry skiing on Red Mountain Pass

Cause of death under investigation, according to San Juan County coroner

DATE: Dec 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

FLC Turning Point USA chapter president says he has ‘thick skin’ amid controversy

Fort Lewis College senior is proud of club despite backlash

DATE: Dec 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Aging infrastructure, labor shortages delay Durango road projects

North College Drive rebuild goes over budget; County Road 250/251 paving to resume next year

DATE: Dec 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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