Mary Shinn
Position: Staff reporter
Phone Number: (970), 375-4526

Small town in Southwest Colorado first in region to receive doorstep fiber

$2.7 million federal grant could improve regional connectivity

Animas River Trail extension work winds down for winter

Pathway, Oxbow boat ramp should be complete by June

Developers propose 144-unit apartment complex on north Main Avenue

Planning Commission to consider height variance

Mexican restaurant opens on College Drive

Restaurateur plans to fill niche for late-night meals

Fort Lewis College research lays foundation for next generation of nuclear power

Coolant technology helps reduce radioactive waste problem

Big Brothers Big Sisters in dire financial need

Revenues from grants, special events and donations in decline

Finalized public health insurance option promises savings; methods murky

La Plata County residents could see 15% savings on state exchange

City housing initiative fails to gain traction

Two homes participate in fee, tax waiver program

Study of waste stream could help increase recycling

Composting could help address largest percentage of trash

City of Cortez approves EV charging station

Install could be complete before the end of the year

Federal study to focus on regional broadband opportunity

Road map could be released in six to nine months

Designs for south side park in Cortez near completion

City audit trouble slows quest for funding