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Photos: Ranch life rodeo in Cortez

Montezuma County Fair Ranch Rodeo took place Friday

DATE: Aug 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Gallery

Section of Wilson Mesa Trail will be closed through November

Two separate incidents of wires placed on the motorized trail in Sam Miguel County triggered a temporary closure that began July 13

DATE: Aug 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

K-9 Ozzy ends his watch with La Plata County Sheriff’s Office

German Shepard spent five years alongside his handler, Cody Hawman

DATE: Aug 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Poultry show results at the Montezuma County Fair

In order to mitigate the effects of any possible avian flu cases, this year’s Montezuma County Fair Poultry Show was held upstairs in the fairground’s main barn, far from other livestock. E...

DATE: Aug 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Expect delays on U.S. Highway 160 between Mancos and Durango

Construction crews are working to chip seal the road through September

DATE: Aug 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

American Red Cross offers back-to-school safety tips

Students and motorists are advised to use caution

DATE: Aug 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez Rendezvous Balloon Rally kicks off

Balloons speckled Parque de Vida Friday morning, will light up Friday evening

DATE: Aug 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Jail nearly full, vows to no longer accept low-level municipal offenders

Sheriff requests formal agreement with Durango before taking any more inmates

DATE: Aug 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Navajo Nation plans to test limit of tribal law preventing transportation of uranium

Navajo president vows to conduct roadblocks

DATE: Aug 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Republicans will try to oust one of their own over her role in state GOP disunity

Hope Scheppelman is part of far-right party flank that has come under attack by less extreme members

DATE: Aug 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Housing and Finance Authority donates $125K to Southwest Colorado nonprofits

HomesFund, Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County among organizations that received funding

DATE: Jul 31, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Owner of Mesa Verde Motel named winner of tourism award

Colorado Governor’s Office of Tourism grants hospitality award to co-owner Sally Dziedzic

DATE: Jul 31, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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