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Sheriff’s deputies take to the slopes of Purgatory Resort on new ski bikes

The Ski Deputy Program is back after several years of hiatus

DATE: Jan 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Government leaders in S.W. Colorado ask Polis to take action on broadband access

Local internet providers won’t have access to fiber backbone running through region

DATE: Jan 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Colorado’s unemployment rate rebounds; housing and labor present concerns

Cost of living is impacting employers’ ability to recruit young talent

DATE: Jan 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rising tensions lead Durango baker to attack roommate with a rolling pin

A dispute about television volume underscored by unfinished household chores boils over

DATE: Jan 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Avian flu helps create shortage of eggs and higher prices at grocery stores

Experts say new Colorado law may also increase costs, but is unlikely to further reduce supply

DATE: Jan 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Avian flu wreaks more havoc in Colorado egg layers and wild birds

Worst-ever outbreak leads to slaughter of 6 million-plus chickens and has killed enough eagles and other raptors to raise wildlife fears

DATE: Jan 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

With historic control, Democratic state lawmakers have gun reform and climate change top of mind this session

Colorado move further to the left on social and environmental issues

DATE: Jan 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

New report downplays economic impact of Colorado’s oil and gas industry

As energy transition continues, oil and gas jobs account for less than 1% of total state employment

DATE: Jan 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Oak Tree youth group expands outreach in Southwest Colorado

Nonprofit has helped 58 youths get off the streets and meet their basic needs

DATE: Jan 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Eli Tomac crashes, comes back to win opening Supercross in Anaheim

Yamaha ace from Cortez puts on a dazzling display of speed on new bike

DATE: Jan 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Sports

Fort Lewis College’s good Samaritan strikes again

Byrne Dobrient extends his streak of rescuing stranded friends

DATE: Jan 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Four Corners Economic Development and PESCO spearhead energy transition in northern New Mexico

Hydrogen energy reactors and geological hydroelectric power planned

DATE: Jan 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: New Mexico