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Montezuma County DA’s Office reflects on its performance in 2024

Domestic violence cases were 130% of its five-year average

DATE: Mar 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Health System’s chief nurse appointed to Colorado Organization of Nurse Leaders

‘Her leadership will play a vital role in shaping the future of nursing in Colorado,’ news release says

DATE: Mar 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sheriff’s blotter

Saturday, March 1 6 p.m. A work truck allegedly backed into a parked vehicle at G-Whil Liquors, 24001 Road G. 2, and injured a passenger seated inside. The passenger said his arm and foot w...

DATE: Mar 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: For the record

Durango Ski Barn to close historic north Main Avenue location

Business will continue to operate south storefront at Crossroads Center

DATE: Mar 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Details remain scarce in death of missing Durango woman

Jacquline Chavez, 49, likely died of hypothermia; foul play not suspected

DATE: Mar 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez adopts new land use code

‘Make no mistake. This is a plan for the city of Cortez,’ council member says

DATE: Mar 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Head’s up, seasonal workers! A job fair for summer positions is coming up in Cortez

It’ll be at the Cortez Recreation Center on Tuesday

DATE: Mar 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County’s first sober living facility opens in Cortez

Residents must be at least 30 days clean and have ‘motivation to continue the recovery journey’

DATE: Mar 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango considers installing speed enforcement cameras

City Council may vote on initiative in April

DATE: Mar 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Boy who fell from Purgatory Resort chairlift was not fully seated; lift never stopped

7-year-old skier airlifted to Mercy Hospital, then flown to Denver for further treatment

DATE: Mar 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Newly launched CDL program in Mancos school district receives praise

The program was launched in January

DATE: Mar 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Table to Farm’s grants released after freeze

Federal intervention restores USDA funding for La Plata County composting business

DATE: Mar 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News