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REI Durango is open for business

Major outdoor chain is now welcoming customers

DATE: Jul 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez City Council approves historic designation for Manaugh Elementary School

The former school is being considered for affordable housing for teachers

DATE: Jul 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Hickenlooper backs bill that would allow patients to compare medical costs

Legislation aims to improve health care transparency

DATE: Jul 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez council approves milder court options for underage pot possession

Suspects in possession of alcohol and nicotine were also included in the council’s amendment

DATE: Jul 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Update: Child who went missing in San Juan Mountains is found

Sheriff’s Office says child was taken to a hospital

DATE: Jul 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Former state rep taking over CDOT District 8 regional commissioner role

Hopeful new projects on the horizon include multimodal transportation, Bustang routes

DATE: Jul 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Another hiker falls near Ice Lakes. His iPhone SOS feature may have delayed the rescue

Smartphones don’t communicate same way as satellite devices

DATE: Jul 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ring, ring … aggressive bear in the neighborhood?

Emergency calls sent to Delwood, Arroyo Drive area residents

DATE: Jul 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bark Bark Luxury Dog Boutique joins Main Avenue business scene

New store features homemade treats, unique pet supplies and guest doggie communicator

DATE: Jul 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Steps taken on Paths to Mesa Verde Trail project, but costs increase

With planning and design almost done, trail was initially estimated to cost $5.7 million but now approaches $14.7 million

DATE: Jul 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tourism bureau threatened with fine by Cortez after causing delays to city’s own audit

Mesa Verde Country nearly given penalty of $50K by city for missing deadline on financial audit

DATE: Jul 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lighthouse Christian Academy will mark 30th anniversary with new school year

There are still openings for registration in kindergarten and fifth through 12th grades

DATE: Jul 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education