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6th Judicial District judge in Southwest Colorado submits resignation

William Herringer has served on bench since 2013

DATE: Dec 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Jury finds Patriots leader Simmons not guilty in harassment trial

District attorney’s office plans to appeal, citing judge’s remarks

DATE: Dec 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Thousands lose power in Archuleta, La Plata counties

Wet, heavy snow weighs on lines and snaps tree branches across LPEA service area

DATE: Dec 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mexico redistricting plans advance toward floor votes

SANTA FE – Bills that would redraw congressional and state House boundaries in New Mexico advanced toward crucial floor votes in the state Legislature. A Senate committee on Friday endorsed ...

DATE: Dec 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Monoclonal antibody treatment service extended at La Plata County Fairgrounds in Durango

State health department unit will administer treatment until Dec. 23

DATE: Dec 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

How to care for your Christmas tree

One of the earliest memories many people have of the holiday season is that of the smell of a freshly cut Christmas tree. Cut Christmas trees are probably the most highly used greenery in ho...

DATE: Dec 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Vista Grande Inn receives many awards at the Spotlight on Excellence event

Four employees of the Vista Grande Inn in Cortez were honored by the Colorado Health Care Association at their annual Spotlight on Excellence Awards. For the state of Colorado, Paula Mitchel...

DATE: Dec 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man sentenced to prison for head-on crash causing serious injuries south of Durango

Michael Snook drove wrong way on U.S. Highway 550 while intoxicated

DATE: Dec 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

City of Cortez receives grant for invasive tree removal

Great Outdoors Colorado awarded the city of Cortez with a $28,350 grant to remove the invasive tamarisk and Russian olive trees from three open-space areas. A Southwest Conservation Corps-Fo...

DATE: Dec 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

A well-known Colorado Republican may run to unseat Lauren Boebert in 2022

State Sen. Don Coram said he is ‘considering all options’ as some in the GOP urge him to run

DATE: Dec 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Osprey Packs story: Its roots, success, sale and its future in Cortez

No major changes planned at company headquarters

DATE: Dec 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dinner to support local child’s fight with Leukemia to be held

A benefit dinner will be held to help support local 4-year-old Axel in his fight against leukemia. The dinner begins at 5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 12. A silent auction closes at 7 p.m., followed b...

DATE: Dec 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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