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Brush fires ignite around Montezuma County

Largest was 4-acre uncontrolled burn; others started by welding spark, kids playing with matches, sheriff says

DATE: Apr 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

As race for CD3 tightens, we asked candidates about their policy positions

Boebert, challengers weigh in on gun violence, economic priorities and renaming mountains

DATE: Apr 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Possible ethics violations stopped sheriff’s deputy ski patrol at Purgatory Resort

La Plata County canceled program over gift clause in Colorado Amendment 41

DATE: Apr 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Parole revoked for Iowa man convicted of lottery rigging

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A man serving a 25-year prison sentence for rigging computers to win lottery jackpots has had his parole revoked after he got into trouble in prison just before his s...

DATE: Apr 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Spirit Airlines will talk to JetBlue about takeover bid

DALLAS – Spirit Airlines said late Thursday that it will talk to JetBlue Airways about its $3.6 billion bid to combine the two airlines, which appeared to leapfrog an earlier offer by Fronti...

DATE: Apr 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Business

Poetry slam and gala are planned for Mancos in April

Free events will feature poems from local students, professional poets and poem-inspired artwork

DATE: Apr 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Yadira Caraveo secures Democratic nomination in Colorado’s competitive 8th Congressional District

At least four Republicans will be on June 28 primary ballot in the race to represent the new congressional district

DATE: Apr 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Advocates want to charge companies to create a statewide recycling program in Colorado

A bill aims to stretch recycling to more communities and bolster the materials supply industry

DATE: Apr 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man involved with string of thefts from vehicles in Durango is sentenced

Joseph Dyson given chance to complete community corrections

DATE: Apr 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County Public Health names new medical officer

Dr. Amanda Mullen appointed amid Dr. Kent Aiken’s retirement

DATE: Apr 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma-Cortez schools make pay strides

Proposed salary schedule would give significant pay increases amid shorter four-day weeks

DATE: Apr 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Native American tribes assert water rights on Colorado River Basin

1922 compact that divided the water between states left out tribes, which own 25% rights

DATE: Apr 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News