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SW Colorado town curbs pain pill abuse; heroin use grows

Interventions intended to reduce over-prescription of pain medicine may be feeding heroin use in Aouthwest Colorado.

DATE: Aug 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores starts school August 16

New programs and new teachers will greet students

DATE: Aug 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lone Spur Cafe opens in Francisco’s building

Cowboy Cafe to offer dinner hours in September

DATE: Aug 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Dolores proposes extending ban on pot stores

Proposed ordinance would extend ban for two years

DATE: Aug 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Abert’s squirrel thriving in San Juan National Forest

Ten-year study shows steady population increase

DATE: Aug 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Grange fundraising $60,000 for community food bank

Local grange plans expansion for food pantry

DATE: Aug 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos Brewfest to benefit charities in second year

Event will benefit Mancos FoodShare, Pay It Forward fund

DATE: Aug 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire restrictions lifted on San Juan National Forest

Fire restrictions on the San Juan National Forest will be lifted today, Aug. 8, thanks to widespread monsoonal moisture. This yearâ€™s Stage 1 fire restrictions, which went into effect on J...

DATE: Aug 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Flights canceled Friday night, Saturday morning

The heavy storms going through the area Friday impacted not only traffic on the ground but traffic in the air. At about 9:30 p.m., the runway edging lighting at Durango-La Plata C...

DATE: Aug 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business