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Durango firefighters, service workers struggle to find affordable housing

Some seasonal employees live out of their vehicle during summer wildfire season

DATE: Feb 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango police arrest man suspected of threatening to blow up Olde Tymers Cafe

Officers say suspect was unarmed and was taken into custody without incident

DATE: Feb 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado considers using public land for affordable housing

DENVER – Police officer Andy Sandoval lives in one the most beautiful places in the world near Vail, where world-famous ski resorts are nestled between Rocky Mountain peaks. His living situa...

DATE: Feb 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

10 states mull cross-border rules to tackle teacher shortage

Legislation would end relicensing requirements for teachers who move across state lines

DATE: Feb 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Community Calendar: What’s happening in the Cortez area

CORTEZ Saturday, Feb. 11 International Food Fair, 6-8 p.m., Montezuma County Annex, 107 N. Chestnut St., $1 per sample from menu of international fare. Details: cacs.hands@gmail.com. Valenti...

DATE: Feb 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community Calendar

Cortez teacher, playwright found fatally shot in New Mexico

Joseph Keleher worked with Navajos and at Crow Canyon; suspect arrested

DATE: Feb 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Water, housing and democracy: Senators lay out priorities in Congress

Bennet and Hickenlooper hope to make progress on curbing climate change

DATE: Feb 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Farmington police officer pinned against car during stop

Early morning call reported a fight

DATE: Feb 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Pueblo Community College welcomes Lisa Snyder as new executive dean

Snyder has worked in education for over 20 years

DATE: Feb 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Education

Colorado teachers union backs LGBTQ+ inclusion in public schools

CEA initiative comes after report says 85% of educators are not ‘out’ at school

DATE: Feb 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

City dispels rumor it plans to ‘defund’ Durango-La Plata Senior Center

Letter containing false information was posted to residents’ doors at a 53-unit living complex in Three Springs

DATE: Feb 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Health System CEO resigns

Interim named to oversee Southwest Memorial Hospital operations

DATE: Feb 2, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News