‘Silent Sky’ by Sunflower Troupe to illuminate Henrietta Leavitt’s legacy in astronomy The play will inspire the audience to look to skies October 20, 2025
No Kings Day protest draws record-level crowd in Cortez More than 850 line Main Street as part of national rally October 20, 2025
Broncos stun Giants 33-32 with last-second field goal in historic comeback Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz (3) celebrates after kicking the game winning field goal during the second half of an… October 19, 2025
Football roundup: Mancos, Cortez fall in first-place battles Mancos senior Jonah Ritter looks to catch a pass in the end zone against the coverage of Sanford’s Colton Reynolds… October 19, 2025
Weekend roundup: Cortez softball falls short in regional tournament Dolores, Dove Creek volleyball pick up wins October 19, 2025
Celebrating 50 years of the Weminuche Wilderness Colorado’s largest wilderness area faces new challenges in preservation and management October 19, 2025
Residents celebrate solidarity, warn of authoritarianism at No Kings protests in Durango and Bayfield Peaceful gatherings for protection of democracy, immigrants, public lands and institutions October 18, 2025
Nov. 4 ballots went out Friday as election season begins Questions for board seats, local funding and statewide propositions await voters Nov. 4 October 18, 2025
Are Turning Point USA chapters headed to Farmington schools? National organization focuses on promoting freedom loving, American values October 18, 2025
U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet talks cutting red tape, child care gap in La Plata County Durango a ‘microcosm’ reflecting issues across the nation October 18, 2025
Husband and wife team take to sky at Animas Valley Hot Air Balloon Rally Event runs through Sunday, with dozens of pilots taking part October 18, 2025
U.S. News & World Report ranks Fort Lewis College No. 17 among best regional colleges School also dubbed No. 6 in Top Public Schools, Best Colleges for Veterans October 17, 2025
Montezuma County warns residents of SNAP freezes during U.S. shutdown Over 5,000 people in Montezuma County used government food assistance since 2024 October 17, 2025
Southwest Colorado residents affected by floods eligible for housing, tax assistance State and private entities offering aid while community recovers October 17, 2025
Durango train will resume trips to Silverton Flooding damaged sections of track north of Needleton October 17, 2025
$10,000 grant to enhance Cortez Public Library’s teen tech space New programming rolls out next year October 17, 2025
Montezuma-Cortez down to two superintendent candidates after third pulls out Board will hold an executive session regarding the candidates at their October meeting October 17, 2025
A community recovers: Flood cleanup begins at Vallecito Residents return home after record floods October 17, 2025
Dove Creek defense keys road victory in Dolores Vaunted pass rush keeps Dove Creek’s postseason hopes alive October 17, 2025
Vatican report calls for reparations for sex abuse victims Child protection board also backs tougher sanctions for abusers October 17, 2025
City proposes $39.6M budget for 2026 amid economic pressure Finance Director Randy Bailey seeks public feedback in ‘relatively flat’ year October 17, 2025
Cycling for all: ‘Best Day Ever’ premieres in Cortez Panel discussion and community ride to accompany screening of adaptive biking documentary October 17, 2025
Vermette victorious in final World Cup of 2025 Blevins finishes incredible season off podium with overall title wrapped up October 17, 2025
Former La Plata commissioner welcomed as interim Dolores attorney Julie Westendorff enters the role temporarily as town attorney after Jon Kelly steps aside October 16, 2025