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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

Cortez family escapes house fire uninjured; three pets rescued

Two dogs and a rabbit were rescued by firefighters; family displaced

DATE: Nov 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mexico cities vote on retaining progressive mayors

SANTA FE – Voters in New Mexico’s largest city and the state capital of Santa Fe are weighing whether to re-elect progressive mayors who grappled with the coronavirus pandemic or back challe...

DATE: Nov 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

How will questions about Boebert’s role in Jan. 6 attacks affect her bid for re-election?

Congresswoman denies meeting with organizers ahead of event

DATE: Nov 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Can Hatch green chiles outlast the climate crisis?

Growers of New Mexico’s iconic crop wrestle with drought, water rights and labor shortages

DATE: Nov 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Colorado Search and Rescue hires first executive director

New bill passed to support statewide search and rescue effort

DATE: Nov 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

98% of Ute Mountain Casino Hotel employees comply with vaccine mandate

The Ute Mountain Casino Hotel reported that 98% of its employees have been vaccinated with a first or second shot, according to a news release Oct. 28. “This is a sought-after milestone fo...

DATE: Nov 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Community Calendar: Veterans Day Parade is coming up

CORTEZ Friday, Nov. 5 Montezuma County Veterans Parade application deadline, for the Nov. 11 parade, American Legion via mail or drop-off at 320 N. Harrison St., 81321, or webesolitair...

DATE: Nov 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Living