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Update: Federal shutdown closes Mesa Verde National Park facilities; tourists caught off-guard

Loop roads, the Mesa Verde Museum and Visitor Center closed

DATE: Oct 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Late-summer rain sets stage for stunning fall display

San Juan Mountains near peak aspen color, drawing leaf-peepers to Colorado Highway 145

DATE: Sep 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

The sheriff, the commissioner and the AI critic – who has all the facts?

Commissioner says that AI critic leaves out key details of Sheriff’s Office report and county budget; sheriff says the critic tells the truth

DATE: Sep 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Duck-billed dinosaur identified in BLM badlands of San Juan County

The nine-ton Ahshiselsaurus wimani lived about 75 million years ago

DATE: Sep 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rescue horses find healing and homes through Aztec nonprofit

Four Corners Equine Rescue opens gates to community for ‘Hug-a-Horse’ event

DATE: Sep 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man who killed bear in Dolores fined $500 for illegally discharging firearm

Illegal hunting charge amended to violation for failing to latch bear-resistant trash

DATE: Sep 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Zooming in: Cortez allows virtual attendance for council members in divisive vote

An amendment allowing council members to appear at meetings remotely six times per year passes 4-3

DATE: Sep 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores school board discusses creation of new superintendent evaluation tool

Board plans to incorporate strategic plan into evaluation

DATE: Sep 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Car drives off Colorado 145 into Dolores River

Alcohol is being investigated as a potential cause in single-vehicle accident

DATE: Sep 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Natives call for Colorado downwinders to be included in RECA – but say the uranium fight isn’t over

Diné and Ute Mountain Ute Natives gather in White Mesa, Utah, to confront a decades-long battle with the nuclear fuel cycle

DATE: Sep 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Suspect in shooting near Cortez food pantry booked on weapons charges

Ezekiel Whiskers in possession of a concealed handgun while apparently intoxicated

DATE: Sep 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango resident warns of hazardous debris in Animas River

City plans to post signage as it works toward a solution

DATE: Sep 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Update: Federal shutdown closes Mesa Verde National Park facilities; tourists caught off-guard

Late-summer rain sets stage for stunning fall display

The sheriff, the commissioner and the AI critic – who has all the facts?

Duck-billed dinosaur identified in BLM badlands of San Juan County

Rescue horses find healing and homes through Aztec nonprofit

Man who killed bear in Dolores fined $500 for illegally discharging firearm

Zooming in: Cortez allows virtual attendance for council members in divisive vote

Dolores school board discusses creation of new superintendent evaluation tool

Car drives off Colorado 145 into Dolores River

Natives call for Colorado downwinders to be included in RECA – but say the uranium fight isn’t over

Suspect in shooting near Cortez food pantry booked on weapons charges

Durango resident warns of hazardous debris in Animas River

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