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BLM conducts pile burning of invasive species

Collection of tamarisk and Russian olive will be eliminated

DATE: Nov 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Where to go for a coronavirus test in Cortez and Durango

Here is a list of COVID-19 testing sites available in La Plata County and the region: Southwest Health SystemSouthwest Memorial Hospital, 1311 North Mildred St., Cortez, offers...

DATE: Nov 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

A convoy pays tribute to Durango-area veterans

Four F-16s buzz town shortly before noon

DATE: Nov 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Are Colorado’s backcountry skiing stashes ‘trade secrets?’

A snowcat outfitter is suing a former guide before book hits shelves

DATE: Nov 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Christmas tree permits available online from the San Juan National Forest

Christmas tree permits will be available to purchase with local vendors and online through It is important to carefully read the overview and need-to-know information before purchasing the...

DATE: Nov 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Veterans honored at Cortez parade

Hundreds line Montezuma Avenue in support of military service

DATE: Nov 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County on the brink of stay-at-home order

City Council encourages mask wearing

DATE: Nov 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

What the color levels of ‘safer at home’ mean in Colorado

As coronavirus cases rise, some counties institute tighter COVID-19 restrictions

DATE: Nov 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree will tour state before going to D.C.

Engelmann spruce is from Western Slope

DATE: Nov 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Pizza lands on Cortez’s Main Street

Georgia couple sees economic potential of area

DATE: Nov 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Drive-thru testing in Montezuma County hammered as cases rise

On Monday, more than 120 people used the drive-thru testing site at Southwest Memorial Hospital – the most people the hospital has tested in a day. Last week, health officials rep...

DATE: Nov 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lyndreth Wall sworn into Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Council

New councilman to focus on education, COVID-19

DATE: Nov 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News