Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy announce deadline for this year’s contests

Local students won prizes last year during the competition

Adam Frisch visits U.S.-Mexico border; calls for strategies that boost CD-3 economy

Democratic candidate wants greater focus on visas, technology

Montezuma-Cortez School Based Health Center provides information on services

The health center offers a range of services

Mancos school district gives update on bear appearing on campus

The district said they are planning on trapping the bear

Cortez school board discusses core curriculum for MCHS at September meeting

MCHS does not have a curriculum in use, according to superintendent and principal

Southwest Health board has openings

Southwest Health System is looking for board members

First snow dusting arrives, courtesy of cooler temps and Tropical Storm Illeana

Early weather models show precipitation drying up heading into fall

Airplane crashes southwest of Chimney Rock National Monument; one injured

Plane took off from Animas Air Park in Durango

Mountain lion spotted near fairgrounds, senior center and Durango High School

Wildlife officials suspect cougar was a juvenile passing through town

Photos: Four Corners Old Car Club shows collections in Farmington

Photos: Levi Platero Band plays at Aztec Ruins, heads to Mancos and Cortez

Man reportedly struck by lightning south of Durango

Patient taken to Mercy Hospital in serious condition