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Drivers in Southwest Colorado will soon look up and see – elk?

Massive wildlife crossing on U.S. Highway 160 between Durango and Pagosa Springs takes shape

DATE: Oct 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma-Cortez partially lifts ban on extracurricular activities

Band, sports activities previously canceled after COVID-19 surge, school closures

DATE: Oct 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Three Southwest Colorado students enroll at University of Utah

Ethan McConnell of Durango, Destiny John of Cortez and Gavan Hart of Pagosa Springs have enrolled at University of Utah, joining the class of 2025. For the second consecutive year, the unive...

DATE: Oct 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma-Cortez expresses concern, postpones discussion about medical marijuana in schools

Some board members concerned about self-administration and possession of medical marijuana in schools

DATE: Oct 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Friends, family remember lifelong learner Emma Shock

La Plata County resident was involved with 4-H for about 70 years

DATE: Oct 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Fire Protection District gets rid of toxic foam

Substance will be replaced with a safer alternative

DATE: Oct 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man sends Dolores County Courthouse into lockdown

Clayton Campbell arrested in Durango on suspicion of threats against elected officials in Dolores and Montezuma counties

DATE: Oct 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College professor found guilty of arson has sentencing continued

Defense given time to screen Bradley Clark for community corrections program

DATE: Oct 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dove Creek getting urgent water delivery after drought dries up canal

Drought disrupts timing of McPhee Reservoir water flow for the first time

DATE: Oct 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Colorado sees increase in mountain lion sightings

Parks and Wildlife reports 110 sightings in Area 15 this year

DATE: Oct 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez band holds protest concert after district cancels trip to state competition

Students urge school officials to reconsider and allow band to perform at Pueblo event with additional precautions

DATE: Oct 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Halloween event roundup

A guide to some of the week’s local spooky festivities

DATE: Oct 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News