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Semitrailer explodes on U.S. 160; travelers can expect delays

CDOT closes roads as firefighters work on scene

DATE: Oct 26, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Region 9 businesses in SW Colorado may be eligible for Enterprise Zone tax credits

An informational traisning will be provided by Region 9 Development District at the Cortez Welcome Center

DATE: Oct 26, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

USDA announces opportunities for tribal higher education

Graduates from tribal colleges and universities could also have a chance to continue their career with the USDA post scholarship

DATE: Oct 25, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hope’s Kitchen has fed residents for 23 years, and looks to a fundraiser for support

First United Methodist Church of Cortez will soon host a fundraiser for Hope’s Kitchen

DATE: Oct 25, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos sign language teacher aims to inspire people of all ages

James Martin began teaching ASL in 2018 and hosted his first ASL coffee social earlier this year Mancos’ high school American Sign Language teacher hopes to inspire others to learn ASL in t...

DATE: Oct 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Education

Mancos and Dolores County Public Libraries host free legal clinics once a month

Volunteer attorneys assist people with finding the best options for them as they prepare to represent themselves

DATE: Oct 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

BOCES hosts informational meetings about Special Education Advisory Committees

Committees are open to anyone interested in special education

DATE: Oct 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Education

Two wildfires – one active, one stagnant – burn near Pagosa Springs

One blaze caused by lightning; cause of other fire undetermined

DATE: Oct 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

The unlikely affiliation between universal pre-K and nicotine taxes is a story of politics and tobacco money

At the Isabella Bird Community School in Denver, under a bluebird sky, preschoolers rumble around a playground as dad John Opp arrives to pick up his 4-year-old daughter, Giuliana. She’s bee...

DATE: Oct 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Watermelon hot air balloon has close scrape with Animas Valley cliffside

Pilot lands safely, but suffers cut to hand

DATE: Oct 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Community Calendar: What’s happening in the Cortez area

CORTEZ Tuesday, Oct. 24 Legal Resource Day, 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. 865 N. Park St. Suite 100. Free legal classes. Details: 22ndselfhelp@judical.state.co.us, (970) 565-1328 or (970) 565-1111. Wedn...

DATE: Oct 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community Calendar

Mountain Dough Baking Company takes over old Subway location on Florida Road

Bakery specializes in cookies, cupcakes and cakes for dining in or for catering