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Where does the Cortez Fire Protection District’s sales tax apply?

It’s a district-wide tax, not a county-wide one

DATE: Dec 25, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Red-tailed hawk is returned to Mesa Verde National Park

In early November, the raptor was injured in the park

DATE: Dec 25, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘It’s a stressful time ... because we’re away from our families’ say Durango inmates on Christmas

Trustees at La Plata County Jail cook a special holiday meal

DATE: Dec 25, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Deseray Harnish arrested on ninth protection order violation; Charles Alberts also arrested

Multiple tooter straws and other drug paraphernalia were found in truck

DATE: Dec 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Nicholas Wentz receives date for plea hearing after alleged domestic violence and harassment

The DA reported that Wentz was continuing to post about the protected party on Facebook

DATE: Dec 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Residents pack Bloomfield City Hall for meeting on sand project

Frack sand processing facility zone change request decision postponed

DATE: Dec 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

CPW inks agreement with Southern Utes over wolf management

MOU codifies tribal sovereignty, ensures clear communication around releases

DATE: Dec 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Kirtland man gets almost 14 years in shooting on Ute Mountain Ute reservation

Crime took place last summer at the Ute Mountain Ute Travel Center

DATE: Dec 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

A storm’s a-brewin’: Will it be a White Christmas in Cortez?

System arriving Wednesday could bring 6 inches to mountain passes

DATE: Dec 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Homes in Montezuma County glimmer and glow with holiday spirit

From the Dolores Fire Protection District to homes on quiet county roads, a drive around town proves festive and fun

DATE: Dec 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bloomfield residents question B8D about fracking-sand operation

3-hour session becomes emotional as residents demand answers

DATE: Dec 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Towaoc man gets 5 years in prison for assaulting BIA officer at casino

Upon release, he has an additional three years of ‘supervised release’

DATE: Dec 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News