About 250,000 mourners pay last respects to Pope Francis Western leaders attend during three days of public viewing April 25, 2025
Montezuma-Cortez school district invited to state awards ceremony The awards ceremony will be held on May 16 April 25, 2025
During migration season, turn off your lights to help birds fly safe ‘We know that every year about 600 million birds die by running into anthropogenic structures’ April 25, 2025
Colorado lawmakers move to outlaw sexually exploitative AI images and video ‘Let's be clear, these images are not harmless’ April 25, 2025
Durango schools implement security protocols after report of armed man at Starbucks Police take suspect into custody about 2:20 p.m. Thursday April 25, 2025
Montezuma-Cortez school board announces mill levy committee members, approves salary schedule Two board members voted against the passage of the proposed 2025-26 salary schedule April 24, 2025
Montezuma County celebrates Earth Day Volunteers cleaned parks in Cortez; Battle Rock students cleaned on Road G April 24, 2025
Dove Creek rides high with doubleheader sweep over Dolores Beanland helps the Bulldogs secure the victory with fast arm April 24, 2025
First Native American judge in 11th District is sworn in Brenna Clani-Washinawatok becomes newest 11th District judge April 24, 2025
Montezuma-Cortez school board hears about solar panels and grad caps at meeting Superintendent Tom Burris is in discussions with JUWI, Inc. about adding solar panels to campus April 24, 2025
SWOS board announces hiring of new executive director at meeting Katri Rittenhouse worked at SWOS for three years April 24, 2025
Dove Creek local becomes Colorado’s first female bridge engineer She started in the position about a month ago April 24, 2025
A one-man show happened on the way to Chicago Actor Riley Samuel Merritt performs ‘TRUNK’ in Durango April 24, 2025
Local News From archives to stage: Montezuma Heritage Museum will bring local history to life ‘Voices From the Past’ play is coming up at Cortez’s Sunflower Theatre April 24, 2025
In brief visit, Rep. Jeff Hurd meets commissioners, protesters in Durango Congressman has yet to hold an in-person town hall April 24, 2025
Montezuma-Cortez shines in league opener against Pagosa Springs Panthers dominate Game 2, climb to second in IML league standings April 24, 2025
Mancos school board hears from people concerned about popular teacher’s status There were concerns that the teacher’s contract had not been renewed for 2025-26 April 23, 2025
Cortez Middle School hosts annual career fair, inspiring eighth graders The goal is to motivate students to go into high school with a purpose April 23, 2025
Dolores teachers aim to foster love of math in students Teachers learned new strategies and ideas at math conference April 23, 2025
Update: Red flag warning and fire weather watch issued for Montezuma County, greater Southwest region It’s in effect until Friday, April 25 April 23, 2025
Stratospheric balloon cruises over Southwest Colorado, sparks curiosity on way to Florida Balloon caused rumors to fly as it passed over Hawaii April 23, 2025
Balanced Dolores Bears continue golf improvement Montezuma-Cortez junior Afton Unrein earns medalist honors at DHS Invitational April 23, 2025
U.S. Congressman Jeff Hurd visits with Montezuma County commissioners Conversation covered things like rural health care, public lands and the National Conservation Area for the Upper Dolores April 23, 2025
Vehicle crash cuts power to Durango High School, rec center and other facilities Most services restored by 1:50 p.m. Tuesday April 22, 2025