Cortez Municipal Court judge highlights 24% uptick in criminal cases, discusses teen court idea

Padilla says court taking on more underage possession cases due to amendment made by City Council

Cortez volunteers serve Thanksgiving meal with 60 turkeys

Annual Thanksgiving meal is expected to reach 900 people

Montelores Futures Fair in Cortez to connect students with careers and colleges

More than 60 partners are expected to be present to meet with students

EPA increases oversight of gasoline spill south of Durango

Southern Ute Indian Tribe raised concerns about Enterprise’s handling of cleanup

City of Durango to hold off on feasibility study for a parking garage

Councilors don’t rule out revisiting concept in the future

35-foot-tall logjam is blocking Vallecito Creek; removal is critical to flood recovery

Firefighters propose using fire or explosives to clear blockage

Cortez city manager says ‘full autopsy’ on overcollected sales tax will be shared Dec. 9

City still not yet ready to clarify backstory to overcollection

Still pining for the perfect Christmas tree? Here are the places and species you can’t cut

Tree-cutting permits are $8 a piece and can be bought online at Recreation.gov

Three apply for San Juan County Court judgeship in Silverton

Public commenting period open through Friday

Durango-La Plata County Airport operating smoothly – parking and all

Kiosks, lots and terminals quiet day before Thanksgiving

Sipapu kicks off New Mexico’s ski season

Purgatory ready to open on Friday

Purgatory Resort aims to open Friday

Snow, cooler temperatures expected later this week