How does the time change actually save daylight, anyway? “Persistence of Memory” by Salvador Dalí. We could stay on standard time, but then it’d be getting dark at dinner… March 16, 2026
Weekend roundup: Montezuma-Cortez splits season-opening series in Utah Dove Creek baseball wins on the road; Dolores drops home opener March 15, 2026
New Colorado rules will reshape Montezuma County jail operations County Detention Center prepares for a major policy overhaul while balancing staffing shortages, funding needs and the realities of rural… March 15, 2026
Update: 33 tons of rail cleared from Dolores streets After 18 months, job completed with ‘no real issues’ March 15, 2026
Mancos board approves anti‑speeding system, debates value statement Residents split on town’s stance toward immigration enforcement March 15, 2026
Four Corners Child Advocacy Center plans walk in the park Theme for Child Abuse Awareness Month event is ‘Let Hope Bloom’ March 15, 2026
Fort Lewis College dominates inaugural collegiate gravel national championships Skyhawks win omnium, Meister wins men’s individual title in Texas March 14, 2026
Dynasty at the Pit: Kirtland Central captures 22nd state title Behind 17 points from sophomore Allyson Tsosie and a relentless defense, the top-seeded Broncos pull away from Gallup in Class… March 14, 2026
Fort Lewis College announces new Student Affairs vice president New Mexico-based candidate to start July 1 March 14, 2026
First City Council candidate forum showcases conflicting visions of Cortez Candidates divided between optimism and criticism over city’s direction March 13, 2026
Former Fort Lewis College basketball coach denies claims of ‘toxic’ culture Bob Pietrack acknowledges sending texts using N-word but denies racism, academic misconduct March 13, 2026
Chapman Hill ski area shuts down for the season Warm temperatures and thin snowpack end Durango hill’s winter run March 13, 2026
Colorado now has 10 recorded measles cases as Broomfield outbreak spreads FILE – A vial of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine is pictured at International Community Health Services, Wednesday,… March 13, 2026
Former Durango star part of historically great RMAC women’s basketball team Colorado Mesa finished conference play undefeated with Mason Rowland March 13, 2026
Dolores school board reviews absenteeism, discusses teacher pay Chronic absenteeism affects nearly half of high school students March 13, 2026
American outdoor recreation economy tops $1.3 trillion, with Colorado again in top 10 states Latest Bureau of Economic Analysis numbers show growing outdoor recreation sector as critical economic engine for rural America March 13, 2026
Rockfall mitigation work begins on Colorado Highway 3 in Durango CDOT crews stabilize cliffs and repair damaged safety fence March 13, 2026
New Mexico health officials confirm state’s first hantavirus case of the year in Santa Fe New Mexico leads the nation in reports of hantavirus March 13, 2026
‘No Secret Police’ group gathers enough signatures to advance anti-mask initiative Durango City Council could adopt proposal banning masked officers or send measure to voters March 12, 2026
Holiday does not enter plea in Veterans Park homicide case Plea negotiations continue between prosecutors and defense March 12, 2026
Cortez to host annual city job fair March 20 Openings include golf course staff, lifeguards, summer camp workers March 12, 2026
Colorado House committee advances bill targeting sexual abuse in jails Alleged victim says former La Plata County jail commander ‘fouled his oath and utilized his power to victimize women’ March 12, 2026
Some Colorado lawmakers wanted to make it harder to get public records. The bill died … again Measure didn’t make it out of first Senate committee hearing March 12, 2026
Parks and Wildlife Commission accepts petition to ban Colorado fur sales in ‘embarrassing’ meeting Commissioners voted 6-4 amid public pushback and criticism March 12, 2026