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Cortez airport releases draft master plan for improvements

Upgrades would allow for increased passenger capacity; add second runway for general aviation

DATE: Dec 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango police steps up speeding enforcement starting Sunday

Four areas will be focus of weeklong efforts to curb drivers with lead foots

DATE: Dec 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Eight months later, few answers in young girl’s death in Cortez

Five-year-old died in home March 29; no arrests made

DATE: Dec 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan National Forest proposes recreation improvements

Bathrooms and parking lots would be added for trails near Dolores and Mancos; OHV trails would be widened

DATE: Dec 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez Christmas Dinner will be Dec. 25 at county annex

Traditional meal will be takeout; delivery offered for the homebound

DATE: Dec 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lawmakers question whether statewide school internet network will function in rural areas

State officials aim to set up same broadband connection for all NM schools by 2027

DATE: Dec 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Memories of Pearl Harbor, 81 years later

Current and former residents of La Plata County recall how the attack changed their lives

DATE: Dec 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Trailer reported stolen from Mesa Verde is recovered

Public tips aided law enforcement investigation; valuable contents still missing

DATE: Dec 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ute Mountain Ute Tribe will hold special election

Feb. 1 election is for one open tribal council seat

DATE: Dec 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

11 candidates apply for judgeship in 6th Judicial District

Position is being vacated by Todd Norvell, who was appointed to bench in 2017

DATE: Dec 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Businesses and organizations share the importance of event planning in Durango

Major gatherings present positive outcomes for city’s economy

DATE: Dec 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

PCC gears up to offer robust lineup of agriculture courses and programs

Coordinator Heather Houk consults with regional ranchers and farmers

DATE: Dec 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News