Mountain lion sightings northeast of Durango raise concerns CPW says be vigilant, avoid feeding deer January 20, 2026
Suspect arrested, puppy recovered in Farmington home invasion Farmington man charged with five felonies January 20, 2026
Victim in Farmington attempted-murder case disappears Defense attorney asks victim not be allowed to testify January 20, 2026
Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino announces relocation of 2026 live racing season Track and state officials conclude the track is not sustainable January 20, 2026
Eli Tomac wins Round 2 of Supercross in San Diego Back-to-back victories put Cortez rider 17 wins from Jeremy McGrath’s record January 20, 2026
Polis appeals FEMA’s rejection of $41 million in aid after Western Slope floods, fires Polis joins elected officials, including U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd, in warning of economic fallout from disasters January 19, 2026
Snowpack remains low as Cortez winter stays dry Local data shows snowfall and precipitation well below average January 19, 2026
Dolores begins process to write comprehensive plan The plan provides a long-term vision for the town’s future January 19, 2026
Cuchara Mountain Park loads skiers onto its chairlift for the first time in 25 years A nonprofit, community-led effort has revived lift-served skiing at the ski area that last spun chairlifts in 2000 January 19, 2026
Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff, commissioners receive death threats after lion killings Threats surged after the agency euthanized two mountain lions near a hiker’s body, adding to tensions over wolf reintroduction and… January 19, 2026
Court of Appeals orders new trial for Montezuma County woman convicted in child abuse case Child suffered a severe brain injury, skull fracture and other injuries in 2022 January 18, 2026
Montezuma-Cortez makes emphatic first strides on march toward IML title Panthers overwhelm defending league champion Centauri; girls hang close with Falcons January 18, 2026
Dolores High sweeps Round 1 of rivalry with Mancos Girls close in on .500 thanks to perfect 2-0 week January 18, 2026
Cortez, Dolores and Mancos wrestlers compete at Aztec Clash Dolores builds momentum for Butch Melton Invite January 18, 2026
Ballantine Communications scammed out of more than $276,000 ‘Fraudsters are getting better at what they do,’ bank president says January 17, 2026
Amos starts youth mountain biking scholarship Durango star will give $1,500 to one male, one female recipient January 17, 2026
Colorado attorney general candidate Michael Dougherty talks ICE, constitutional rights Residents raised questions about how to protest and how local law enforcement should respond to immigration operations January 17, 2026
Cortez Mayor Rachel Medina announces resignation at council meeting Council also discusses land use code and repairs to the Rec Center’s slide tower January 16, 2026
Bond lowered for Cortez woman suspected in daughter’s death Court says genetic testing is compelling, stresses ruling not a finding on guilt January 16, 2026
Man gets 6-year sentence after gun incident in downtown Cortez park Judge imposes maximum sentence for gun possession case January 16, 2026
Immigrant rights advocates advise people to stay calm and film in ICE encounters Tensions run hot between protesters and agents January 16, 2026
Mental health, substance use are top concerns in county’s new public health plan Resident help drive Montezuma County’s health priorities for next five years January 16, 2026
County to host town hall evening in Pleasant View Meeting offers open discussion, Q&A with county officials January 16, 2026
Navajo Nation President delivers People’s State of the Nation Environment, infrastructure, and employment take priority while education sees little mention in speech January 16, 2026