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Political watchers intrigued by Sen. Michael Bennet’s presidential run

Colorado ‘policy wonk’ will struggle with name recognition, but can bridge two parties

DATE: May 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Scam text messages hitting La Plata Electric Association customers

La Plata Electric Association cautions members not to be fooled by a scam in which impersonators, who claim to be from the cooperative, are contacting members and threatening to disconnect t...

DATE: May 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez woman gets 7 years in prison for drug distribution

Local woman gets seven-year sentence

DATE: May 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Freeze warning issued for Southwest Colorado

Montezuma and La Plata counties affected

DATE: May 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Snow slows opening of roads and campgrounds in forest

Visitors eager to drive to their favorite spot in the San Juan National Forest may have to wait a little longer. Snow continues to delay forest officials from assessing winter damage, perfor...

DATE: May 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango woman pleads guilty to shooting at man

Brandy Carl faces up to three years in prison for felony menacing

DATE: May 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Oxbow Park and Preserve closed because of flooding

Construction, concern for public safety contribute to closure

DATE: May 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Emergency room at Mercy hospital cuts back on opioids

Medical center reports 7% decline in narcotic treatment

DATE: May 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Sen. Bennet becomes latest Democratic presidential candidate

Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado, a champion of political moderation, announced Thursday that he would join the crowded Democratic presidential race. Bennet announced in April that...

DATE: May 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News