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Duck-billed dinosaur identified in BLM badlands of San Juan County

The nine-ton Ahshiselsaurus wimani lived about 75 million years ago

DATE: Sep 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rescue horses find healing and homes through Aztec nonprofit

Four Corners Equine Rescue opens gates to community for ‘Hug-a-Horse’ event

DATE: Sep 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man who killed bear in Dolores fined $500 for illegally discharging firearm

Illegal hunting charge amended to violation for failing to latch bear-resistant trash

DATE: Sep 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Zooming in: Cortez allows virtual attendance for council members in divisive vote

An amendment allowing council members to appear at meetings remotely six times per year passes 4-3

DATE: Sep 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores school board discusses creation of new superintendent evaluation tool

Board plans to incorporate strategic plan into evaluation

DATE: Sep 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Car drives off Colorado 145 into Dolores River

Alcohol is being investigated as a potential cause in single-vehicle accident

DATE: Sep 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Natives call for Colorado downwinders to be included in RECA – but say the uranium fight isn’t over

Diné and Ute Mountain Ute Natives gather in White Mesa, Utah, to confront a decades-long battle with the nuclear fuel cycle

DATE: Sep 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Suspect in shooting near Cortez food pantry booked on weapons charges

Ezekiel Whiskers in possession of a concealed handgun while apparently intoxicated

DATE: Sep 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango resident warns of hazardous debris in Animas River

City plans to post signage as it works toward a solution

DATE: Sep 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

League of Women Voters to host school board candidate forum in October

There are 11 candidates running for the school board

DATE: Sep 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Single-vehicle crash southwest of Durango sends driver to hospital

Road remains open to traffic

DATE: Sep 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College alumna and father score investment on ‘Shark Tank’

Pain-relieving Z-Coil Footwear given funding to expand market, colors and styles

DATE: Sep 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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