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Southwest Colorado sports teams brought plenty of cheer in 2023

State titles and plenty of program firsts headline exciting year

DATE: Dec 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez FFA to host first annual community chili cook-off on Jan. 11

All who wish to participate or eat are welcome to attend

DATE: Dec 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Education

Ouray Ice Park opens Friday

Warmer temperatures led to a later opening, but the future looks … brisk

DATE: Dec 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mechanical issue involving Bighorn Chairlift shuts down Hesperus Ski Area for 2023-24 season

The chairlift’s gearbox failed, and a compatible replacement cannot be sourced, according to Purgatory spokeswoman Theresa Graven

DATE: Dec 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

As migration routes shift toward New Mexico, so does death

Migrant deaths in the state have jumped from 2 to 109 in a few years

DATE: Dec 26, 2023 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

As student debt declines in Colorado, a new report says a postsecondary credential is essential to earning more

A new report shows that a postsecondary degree or certificate in Colorado is well worth the time, energy and money. The more education workers ages 25 and older have, the more their earnings...

DATE: Dec 26, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The checkered history of the poinsettia

The flower's namesake and origins get new attention

DATE: Dec 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Mancos school board discusses affordable teacher housing and board conference

District is evaluating a 5-acre plot of land for housing

DATE: Dec 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Education

SWOS board celebrates attendance at the end of the semester

Board also learns of rising costs, falling revenue

DATE: Dec 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Education

State loses millions in federal dollars meant for outdoor recreation projects

Roadblocks to distributing the funds included lack of staffing, bureaucratic requirements and simple missteps

DATE: Dec 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Durango business Mable’s Bagels to call it quits

The man behind the bagel will pursue a career in school counseling

DATE: Dec 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pair of wolves released in Colorado part of Oregon pack that killed livestock

CPW says Oregon pack’s history does not exclude wolves from relocation

DATE: Dec 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News