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A new law prohibiting the sale of non-cage-free eggs in Colorado will go into effect in January

Farms that own less than 3,000 egg-laying hens are exempt from the new law.

DATE: Dec 26, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Annual Cortez Christmas dinner brings cheer to community

Hundreds of to-go meals served; presents also handed out

DATE: Dec 26, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ouray ice park opens for the season

The driver of Ouray’s winter economy ekes out an opening in time for Christmas

DATE: Dec 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Free ranching workshop held on Ute Mountain Ute farm

Event sponsored by Montezuma County CSU Extension; drought management a big topic

DATE: Dec 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Community Calendar: What’s happening in the Cortez area

CORTEZ Second Tuesday The Diabetes Support Group meets, 3-4:30 p.m. in the Kiva Room at Southwest Memorial Hospital. Details: (970) 564-2275. First and Third Tuesday Trivia Tuesday, 6:30-7:4...

DATE: Dec 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community Calendar

Would-be BB gun bandit behind bars despite charges being dismissed

Previous assault charge took precedent in sentencing man to five years in prison

DATE: Dec 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango-La Plata Airport to upgrade sewage treatment system

After several periods of noncompliance, plans underway for new system

DATE: Dec 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado governor commutes 4 inmates’ sentences, pardons 20 people, including state trooper who guarded Capitol

The former trooper, Jay Hemphill, was sentenced to a year of probation after he pointed a gun at a woman near the Capitol in 2021

DATE: Dec 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Support for resident-owned mobile home parks grow

Cortez City Council hears presentation by Durango cooperative that successfully purchased park

DATE: Dec 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County signs contract for weather radar installation

After years of anticipation, region will finally have more accurate weather forecasts

DATE: Dec 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Colorado Democratic Party outspent the Colorado GOP this year, highlighting a broader fundraising gap

The Colorado Democratic Party reported spending more at both state and federal levels than its GOP counterpart

DATE: Dec 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores hires affordable housing consultant

Results of 2022 community survey released; winter parking rules kick in

DATE: Dec 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

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