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Colorado AG asks Trump administration to let Craig’s coal plant close as planned

A coalition led by the Sierra Club challenges the Trump administration’s order for Craig

DATE: Jan 29, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Former Durango school teacher pleads guilty to child enticement

Federal charges involve dozens of victims; sentencing scheduled for April

DATE: Jan 29, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores library board to hire consultant for workplace assessment

Residents praise programming as board navigates conflict and governance questions

DATE: Jan 29, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos school district’s engineering students build float for Snowdown parade

Floats, costumes and activities are designed to highlight Colorado’s culture

DATE: Jan 29, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Empire Electric warns members about billing refund phone scam

Tips from Empire Electric: How to verify legitimate calls

DATE: Jan 29, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA plan would begin rolling back ‘good neighbor’ rule on downwind pollution from smokestacks

New Mexico among eight affected states

DATE: Jan 29, 2026 | CATEGORY: AP New Mexico

Tri-City Record columnist wins Snowdown chess tournament

Galen Blair wins beginner’s division

DATE: Jan 28, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos school board celebrates midyear graduates, receives MLO committee update

Seven students graduated; 21 qualify for regional science fair

DATE: Jan 28, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Colorado 3rd Congressional District representative talks ICE, balance of powers and climate

Rep. Jeff Hurd struck middle-of-the-road tone on state, national issues

DATE: Jan 27, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County loses $8 million in federal funding, state data show

Canceled grants, expiring programs and benefit losses contribute to disappearing funds

DATE: Jan 27, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Public now has access to six CDOT cameras on north Main Avenue in Durango

Live feeds show traffic at key intersections; more views planned

DATE: Jan 27, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez birthing center earns national birthing‑friendly designation

Honor follows community effort that kept Southwest Memorial center from closing in 2023

DATE: Jan 27, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

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