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More than just turkeys trotted this Thanksgiving in Cortez

At Parque de Vida, an estimated 90 people participated in the 21st annual Turkey Trot

DATE: Nov 28, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango cyclists prepare bid to bring Mountain Bike World Championships home

City councilors to consider supportive resolution Tuesday

DATE: Nov 28, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Entries for new town logo in Dolores open

The town of Dolores is looking for a new logo to beautify its letterheads, website and more. Anyone in Montezuma County is welcome to enter their design. “We know there are a lot of creativ...

DATE: Nov 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Al Harper named to Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory board of directors

American Heritage Railways purchased a significant portion of company in August

DATE: Nov 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Canada lynx proposed for new habitat protections in southern Rockies

The fate of the plan is uncertain under President-elect Donald Trump

DATE: Nov 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Producer Responsibility Program will increase recycling access in rural Colorado

In rural Colorado, recycling is limited by transportation and cost, but a new law calls for producers to fund recycling around the state

DATE: Nov 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Child care center in Durango seeks new space after landlord refuses lease renewal

14 families scramble in search of alternative options

DATE: Nov 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Feds sue group that put up fence, claimed 1,400 acres of forest near Mancos

U.S. attorneys called the Free Land Holders’ fence ‘unlawful,’ citing the federal government’s title to the land

DATE: Nov 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

New easement protects over 300 acres on Dolores River

The Montezuma Land Conservancy will ensure the land is protected in perpetuity

DATE: Nov 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

A high schooler joins the Mancos Town Board

As a nonvoting member, Olivia Jukes has one meeting under her belt

DATE: Nov 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Upcoming Futures Fair to give local students glimpse into career opportunities

The fair will be held at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds

DATE: Nov 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Education

La Plata County terminates jail use agreement with Durango

City has 30 days before detention center stops accepting municipal offenders

DATE: Nov 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News