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County approves Dotty Wampus expansion with bed and breakfast, micro-distillery

Road access, emergency response and traffic impacts surfaced as key concerns before approval

DATE: Apr 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

March honors legacy of three Navajos slain in Farmington Chokecherry Massacre

The 1974 killings drew national attention to racial injustice in the Four Corners region

DATE: Apr 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sunnyside Elementary may consolidate with Florida Mesa

Durango School District considers merging schools amid enrollment, budget pressures

DATE: Apr 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hardware showroom and coffee shop hybrid opens in Durango

‘This is a culmination of bringing aspects of two things that I've done that have been important to me in my life together,’ owner says

DATE: Apr 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan National Forest urges caution in high country as weather warms

Public lands agency recommends using lower-elevation roads and trails

DATE: Apr 10, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Spring storms forecast to wet Southwest Colorado this weekend, early next week

Two systems will bring rain, snow and the possibility of lightning

DATE: Apr 10, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dry year prompts water-sharing decision by Dolores district board

Dolores Conservancy District splits water between Ute Farm and northern farmers

DATE: Apr 10, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mexico officials, tribal leaders vow to oppose slate of federal actions on public lands

Acoma governor said the pueblo submitted more than 400 public opposing the end of a ban on oil and gas drilling near Chaco Canyon

DATE: Apr 10, 2026 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Southwest Colorado to celebrate life of Ben Nighthorse Campbell next week

Memorial service scheduled Monday at Sky Ute Casino

DATE: Apr 10, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez historical walking tours return in May

Local historians lead free walking tours through downtown district, Montezuma Avenue

DATE: Apr 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez implementing water restrictions in the midst of extreme drought

Voluntary restrictions are already in effect throughout the city; mandatory restrictions on lawn watering start May 15

DATE: Apr 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Despite Iran ceasefire, Cortez flight services, trucking companies are wary of fuel prices

Path to lower fuel price increases is uncertain

DATE: Apr 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

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