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Federal spending freeze forces layoffs at La Plata County compost business

‘It’s kind of terrifying,’ owner says of economic uncertainty

DATE: Mar 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dozens show support for federal workers in Southwest Colorado

‘The public would lose a lot if they lost us,’ worker says

DATE: Mar 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bloomfield Public Library hosts sound bath to ease trauma of Missing and Murdered

Library offers first in a series of free quarterly sound bath sessions

DATE: Mar 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma-Cortez drama program prepares to present ‘Treasure Island’

The actors have been working with a dialect coach and perfecting fight scenes in preparation

DATE: Mar 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Drought remains moderate through February in Cortez

The Valentine’s Day storm pushed the city above its monthly average

DATE: Mar 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ophir Pass avalanche victim remembered for drive, warmth

‘She was super easy to love,’ said Sarah Steinwand’s partner, Matt Mielke

DATE: Mar 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sen. Michael Bennet confirms he’s considering run for Colorado governor

Senator thinking about ‘best place to oppose policies of the Trump administration’

DATE: Mar 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Glamping’ tent development proposed for outside Mancos

Planning and zoning will make a recommendation on March 13

DATE: Mar 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Charges dismissed against Durango man accused of arson

Bradley Clark, 52, spent two years in prison in connection with fire at City Market

DATE: Mar 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Student jurors find Kit Carson guilty of mass murder

Mountain Middle School holds mock trial at La Plata County Courthouse

DATE: Mar 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tourism, firefighting capability threatened by firings in Southwest Colorado

‘Any reduction … impacts firefighting,’ Forest Service official tells La Plata County

DATE: Mar 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Town passes resolution in support of Mancos Conservation District

District reports a half-million dollars was cut from its budget

DATE: Feb 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News