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Mutu’s Italian Kitchen closes after 15 years in business

A longtime Durango restaurant has closed shop after its owner decided to move to Virginia for a change in scenery. “It really hasn’t hit me yet,” said Rustin Newton, owner of Mutu’s Italian...

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

Online party hosted by Dolores River Boating Advocates

The popular river permit party and fundraiser for the Dolores River Boating Advocates will move online this year because of the pandemic. The live telethon style event will be held Jan. 27-29 from...

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

Colorado Democrats will pursue mandatory waiting period for gun buyers

Democratic state lawmakers in Colorado are planning to introduce at least three pieces of gun-control legislation this year, including a measure that would require a waiting period — potentially of...

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

Oaths questioned as Trump’s backers fight against loss

Before they take office, elected officials swear to uphold the U.S. Constitution. But what happens when they are accused of doing the opposite? As some Republicans in Congress continued to back...

DATE: Jan. 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pelosi says House will impeach Trump, pushes VP to oust him

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday the House will proceed with legislation to impeach President Donald Trump as she pushes the vice president and Cabinet to invoke constitutional...

DATE: Jan. 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Colorado economic outlook: COVID-19 recovery will take years

Yes, there is economic life after a viral pandemic, but don’t expect a full recovery for several years. “Tourism was down 52% in the state in 2020. It will take three to four years to come back to...

DATE: Jan. 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man allegedly stabs girlfriend in Cortez, stabs himself

A man accused of stabbing his girlfriend and breaking into his former wife’s home in Cortez will face formal charges Jan. 21 in Montezuma County Court. The suspect, Christopher Wheat, was arrested...

DATE: Jan. 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma-Cortez schools opt in to state-led rapid home testing program

Montezuma-Cortez School District will opt into a new state-developed at-home COVID-19 testing program for teachers, staff and selected students. The program allows people who show coronavirus...

DATE: Jan. 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado governor explains vaccine access for adults 70 and older

DENVER – As Colorado moves into its next phase of vaccine distribution, Gov. Jared Polis explained the state’s plans for vaccinating adults 70 and older. The goal is to have 70% of Colorado...

DATE: Jan. 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Suspect pleads not guilty in theft of Dolores campground’s iconic Airstream

A Cortez woman charged in the alleged theft of a classic Airstream camper from the Dolores River Campground has pleaded not guilty, according to 22nd Judicial District court proceedings. Elizabeth...

DATE: Jan. 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Centura Health missed reporting 2,500 COVID-19 hospitalizations dating back to April

Centura Health failed to report nearly 2,500 COVID-19 hospitalizations dating back to April across the state, most of which happened this fall as cases spiked in Colorado, and hospital staff...

DATE: Jan. 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado confirms two more coronavirus variant cases

DENVER – Colorado has confirmed two more cases of a strain of the coronavirus believed to be more contagious, giving the state a total of three confirmed cases. Officials are also investigating a...

DATE: Jan. 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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