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Event to discuss ‘Indigenous mascots’ is abruptly canceled in Durango

Community conversation called off shortly after Toh-Atin Gallery co-owner sends email

DATE: Dec 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Season preview: Four Corners basketball teams set to launch season

Mancos sets sights on another run in playoffs

DATE: Dec 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mexico governor seeks pay increase for public schools

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Wednesday she will pursue a 7% pay increase for educators and staff at K-12 public schools as well as higher minimum salaries for teachers at...

DATE: Dec 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

New Mexico study highlights growing dependence on oil sector

SANTA FE – A study commissioned by a coalition of oil and natural gas businesses in New Mexico indicates that state and local governments are more reliant than ever before on the industry to...

DATE: Dec 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Will a flood of federal money finally fix broadband in Southwest Colorado?

Experts say it helps, but a local effort and new ideas are needed

DATE: Dec 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Montezuma-Cortez, Dolores school board members sworn in

New board members assume their roles about a month after Nov. 2 election

DATE: Dec 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Got COVID-19? Mobile unit that administers monoclonal antibodies in Durango may help

Treatments said to lower risk of hospitalization among those who test positive

DATE: Dec 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Local public health officials prepare for omicron variant but await more information

Colorado sees first confirmed case Thursday

DATE: Dec 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Victim of fatal crash on U.S. Highway 491 is identified

Head-on crash with semitrailer caused vehicles to catch fire

DATE: Dec 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez Chamber of Commerce presents Mountain of Thanks Award

Ute Mountain Casino Director of Securty Willard Light was awarded the Mountain of Thanks Award at the Cortez Chamber of Commerce’s annual Gratitude Gala. The award recognized Light’s efforts...

DATE: Dec 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Piñon Project to coordinate annual Christmas for Kids appeal

The Piñon Project is seeking sponsors and donations for its annual Christmas for Kids appeal. Businesses, organizations or individuals are invited to sponsor a family by donating new, unopen...

DATE: Dec 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez gets new municipal court judge

Beth Padilla wants to bring a new perspective to court

DATE: Dec 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News