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Republicans: Time to trim governor’s emergency powers

In theory, Gov. Jared Polis could keep Colorado under emergency-declaration status for as long as he’s leading the state, giving himself broad powers that he wouldn’t otherwise be able to wield...

DATE: Feb. 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

State details last month’s outbreak at Mesa Elementary

Mesa Elementary School in Cortez reported a coronavirus outbreak last month, causing the school to shut down for 10 days. According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment,...

DATE: Feb. 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

City to hold two public meetings on Master Street Plan

The city of Cortez will hold two public meetings seeking input on its updated Master Street Plan beginning Feb. 17. The Master Street Plan, which hasn’t been updated since 1999, is a guiding...

DATE: Feb. 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez woman pleads guilty in Road H shooting case

A Cortez woman accused of shooting a firearm at an acquaintance who had given her a ride to Farmington has pleaded guilty and faces up to 10 years in prison. Kelsey Lynn Brown, 28, pleaded guilty...

DATE: Feb. 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Kwiyagat Community Academy prepares to launch in Towaoc

Progress continues on a Ute Mountain Ute charter school that will open in Towaoc this year. The Kwiyagat Community Academy will provide kindergarten and first grade instruction for 30 students...

DATE: Feb. 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mexico updates legislation around congenital syphilis

FARMINGTON – The New Mexico Department of Health announced a change in legislation that is intended to combat congenital syphilis. The update in legislation comes less than a month after the...

DATE: Feb. 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

USA Today: When you visit Colorado, make sure to catch Durango

Durangoans already knew it, but now the USA Today audience knows it, too: Durango is one of the top priority places to visit in Colorado. The internationally distributed news outlet highlighted...

DATE: Feb. 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

How scammers targeted Colorado’s unemployment system

Like many victims of unemployment fraud, Duane Thomas only learned that someone had used his identity to file for jobless benefits when a strange 1099-G tax document arrived in his mailbox last...

DATE: Feb. 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

County clerk recommends McDaniel recall ballots be dropped off

Montezuma County Clerk and Recorder Kim Percell recommended Thursday that those still seeking to vote in the Lance McDaniel recall election drop their ballots at the 24-hour drop box at the clerk’s...

DATE: Feb. 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man suspected of shooting gun, striking neighbor’s house

FARMINGTON – The Farmington Police Department arrested a man after neighbors reported he was firing a gun in his yard and struck a neighbor’s home Sunday on the east side of town. The incident...

DATE: Feb. 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

One, two, three storm punch for Southwest Colorado

Get ready for some snow in Southwest Colorado. A series of winter storms over the next few days are expected to bring much needed moisture to the region, said Mike Charnick, a meteorologist for the...

DATE: Feb. 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Can homemade lasagna be the thing that lifts our neighbors?

La Plata County residents are turning to lasagna as a way to help neighbors experiencing tough times. The local effort is part of Lasagna Love, a nationwide grassroots movement featured on NBC’s...

DATE: Feb. 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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