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La Plata County man suspected of shooting, burning dogs

Father told law enforcement he and son argued the previous night

DATE: Jun 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Update: Mountain lion is found hiding in Cortez backyard

Parks and Wildlife monitors situation; residents urged to keep pets and kids indoors

DATE: Jun 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

How the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade will affect abortion access in Colorado

In Colorado, there will continue to be very few abortion restrictions

DATE: Jun 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; states can ban abortion

Ruling is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states

DATE: Jun 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

June rains top monthly normals in Southwest Colorado

Moisture improves fire and rafting conditions, could signal early start to monsoon

DATE: Jun 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Challenger wins Empire Electric Board District 3 election

Robinson secures seat 57% to 43% over incumbent Fahrion

DATE: Jun 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado senators hope passage of gun safety bill spurs further action

Legislation would expand background checks for 18- to 21-year-olds, provide incentives to states that pass red flag laws

DATE: Jun 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

22nd Judicial District in Cortez seeking applicants for new judge

Chief Judge Douglas Walker to retire; Gov. Jared Polis will make appointment

DATE: Jun 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Contract extended for Re-1 interim superintendent

Burris will remain at the helm through 2022-23 school year

DATE: Jun 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

In final days of race, Coram campaign focuses on voters, not funds

Boebert raises more than any other House candidate in Colorado

DATE: Jun 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Why rain is better than water

Lightning helps form nitrates – nature’s fertilizer

DATE: Jun 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mexico election drama has roots in wider county movement

SANTA FE – A rural New Mexico county’s initial refusal to certify its primary election results sent ripples across the country last week, a symbol of how even the most elemental functions of...

DATE: Jun 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico