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U.S. Forest Service signals approval for Purgatory Resort expansion

Ski area wants to install a new quad lift, provide more beginner trails

DATE: Nov 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Teachers working to avoid ‘controversial’ curriculum, superintendent says

Board wants to decide on replacement curriculum by January to be implemented at the start of next school year

DATE: Nov 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores County and Rico decide on funding questions

Funding request to replace Seventh Street Elementary in Dove Creek is denied by voters

DATE: Nov 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

In Durango, ranchers meet with conservationists about wolf reintroduction

Workshop speaker says it’s crucial for those in agriculture to share their experiences

DATE: Nov 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

State says Montezuma-Cortez school district can remove curriculum

Colorado Department of Education says Montezuma-Cortez district doesn’t need permission to remove curriculum

DATE: Nov 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rice wins in Cortez; Raney and McClellan win in Dolores

Voters approve Mancos Fire Protection District mill levy increase, and mill levy adjustment measure

DATE: Nov 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Voters tap Brown, Petersen and Parmenter to lead Durango School District

Campaign touched on themes of COVID-19 policies, critical race theory, separation of church and state

DATE: Nov 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

BLM to conduct slash burning in Southwest Colorado

Locations include Tres Rios district

DATE: Nov 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Turnout in Montezuma County hits 41% as voters weigh in on school, state questions

Voters in three districts faced at least one ballot question, and three state questions

DATE: Nov 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County sheriff rescinds controversial order limiting arrests

COVID outbreak at jail subsides, Sheriff Steve Nowlin says

DATE: Nov 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Police Department adds sponge dart shooters to arsenal

Launchers offer safer alternative to bean-bag rounds

DATE: Nov 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mexico imposes firearms ban at state Capitol building

SANTA FE – Firearms are being banned at the New Mexico state Capitol building with few exceptions starting in early December, under rule changes approved Monday by leading Democratic lawmake...

DATE: Nov 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico