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Two cyclists injured

DATE: Nov 15, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

State briefs

Fire bill would aid homeowners DENVER – Tax credits for homeowners that conduct wildfire mitigation and a death benefit to wildland firefighters are among bills that Colorado lawm...

DATE: Nov 15, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Scorers' mistake may have cost Bulldogs

Confusion in second set of state semifinals likely cost Dove Creek

DATE: Nov 13, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Schools scramble after 66 loses vote

Tax for education soundly rejected

DATE: Nov 12, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Exchange works to shield insured

DENVER – Nervous directors of the Colorado Health Benefits Exchange pressed Monday for ways to improve their system to make sure many Coloradans don’t lose their insurance on New Year’s Day....

DATE: Nov 12, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez Girl Scouts win at Four Corners Lego competition

When many people think Legos, they think of simple blocks that snap together. Getting snazzy might mean building a model house – or a castle, if you’re good. But times have change...

DATE: Nov 12, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Red Cross names interim director for Southwest Colorado

The American Red Cross of Colorado has appointed Bill Werner as interim executive director of the Southwest Colorado Chapter. Werner, who will concurrently serve the Red Cross cha...

DATE: Nov 12, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

J. Paul Brown announces political plans

At the start of a scenic, half-day tour of Colorado’s 59th House District, La Plata County sheep and cattle rancher J. Paul Brown addressed a crowd of about 40 people at Christina’s Grill & ...

DATE: Nov 12, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Horseman plan monthly meet

The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Nov. 14 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds in Durango. Guests are invited. A slide presentation w...

DATE: Nov 12, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

City to consider beautification plan tonight

Municipal leaders are expected to adopt a master beautification plan at tonight’s city council meeting, paving the way to enhance Cortez roadways. Durango-based architecture firm ...

DATE: Nov 12, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Board to consider options for charter

Meeting to be today at 6 p.m.

DATE: Nov 12, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Heart & Soul prepares for value statements

Cortez Heart and Soul wants the character of the community to shape development. In January 2012, Cortez was awarded a Heart and Soul Community Planning Grant from the Orton Fami...

DATE: Nov 12, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News