Adam Frisch remains hopeful in underdog race that became a ‘national conversation’

CD-3 candidate shares campaign strategy and what he expects as final votes are counted

California-based company formally submits application for massive solar project

1,900-acre installation would create 155 megawatts of energy each year in addition to battery storage capacity

Neighbors organize to halt Hesperus solar installation

Company plans estimated 500,000 panels in southwest La Plata County, but residents worry about environmental impacts

Farmington Regional Animal Shelter works to minimize outbreak of canine distemper

The Farmington Regional Animal Shelter announced last week that it has discovered an increase in the number of canine distemper at the shelter. The shelter vaccinates incoming dogs, but spr...

Community Calendar: What’s happening in the Cortez area

CORTEZ Friday, Nov. 18 An outpouring of glass and stone, a pre-Christmas reception and sale. Fine mosaic wall art, jewelry, and decorations. Leigh Waggoner, artist. 5-7 p.m. The Gallery at S...

Julie McCluskie is next speaker of Colorado House, bringing Western Slope voice to top job

The three top leadership posts in the Colorado House will be held by women

Midterms reinforce Christian voter trends on abortion, GOP

In the midterm elections, evangelical Christians across the nation reconfirmed their allegiance to conservative candidates and causes, while Catholic voters once again showed how closely div...

Boebert blames her close race on turnout and top-of-ticket Republicans. Here’s what the numbers say.

She outperformed the GOP’s U.S. Senate and gubernatorial candidates in some of the district’s 27 counties

Community input sought for Farmington MPO master plan update

Study will help determine bicycle, pedestrian projects

Weekend crime spree leads to standoff at Durango motel

Man is arrested without incident while woman barricades herself into room at Adobe Inn

Cortez honors veterans at parade on Montezuma Avenue

More than 20 groups participate in parade, including high school marching band and Girl Scouts

Trial set in fatal crash north of Mancos

Suspect faces charges of vehicular homicide and DUI; woman died after being ejected