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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

Colorado snowplow driver faces charges after fatal crash with hockey team van

The driver of a Colorado Department of Transportation snowplow faces nine charges after a collision with a hockey team van that killed one adult and injured a young player in late January, a...

DATE: Apr 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango police use drone to locate missing boy near Animas River

DPD says unpiloted vehicles help officers search faster, cover more ground

DATE: Apr 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Local News Day celebrates community journalism

Media outlets strive to hold powerful to account and inform readers

DATE: Apr 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County reports zero measles cases in 2026, but flu hospitalizations rise

Rising outbreaks in neighboring Arizona, Utah driven largely by unvaccinated populations

DATE: Apr 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County to add water supply section to comprehensive plan

State requires all counties be in compliance by December

DATE: Apr 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

River access in Colorado has been contentious for a half century. Legislators are still stymied

Paddling groups want to float. Others want to wade. Landowners want the status quo. And lawmakers seemingly don’t want to get wet in a water fight

DATE: Apr 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Legislature will try again to lower homeowners insurance rates by funding hail-resistant roofs

Colorado insurance premiums have risen 65% in 5 years. Hailstorms are mostly to blame

DATE: Apr 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

With cuts coming to Proposition 123, Colorado’s budget crisis is about to make its housing crisis worse

State budget plan cuts $130 million, targets affordable rental housing

DATE: Apr 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

County commissioners reject summer meal proposal

Board raises concerns over long-term financial risk, staffing capacity and whether schools should lead meal distribution

DATE: Apr 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Local News Day is Thursday

Dear Readers, On April 9, news organizations across the country will recognize Local News Day. It is a moment to reflect on the role local journalism plays in communities like ours and why t...

DATE: Apr 8, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

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