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GOCO announces $3M for outdoor programs for Montezuma, Ute Mountain Ute youths pending board vote

GOCO announces $3M for outdoor programs for Montezuma, Ute Mountain Ute youths pending board vote

$2.1 million would go to Montezuma Inspire Coalition and $900k for a new Ute group

September 16, 2025

Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School using cafeteria scraps to feed pigs, ducks and chickens

Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School using cafeteria scraps to feed pigs, ducks and chickens

Rural students leading way in district’s food recycling program

September 16, 2025

Overdoses from secondhand fentanyl exposure highly unlikely, experts say

Overdoses from secondhand fentanyl exposure highly unlikely, experts say

Health officials urge caution, but say don’t be scared to administer aid to overdose victims

September 16, 2025

7 Colorado counties plan to ask voters to double or triple lodging taxes to pay for roads, police

7 Colorado counties plan to ask voters to double or triple lodging taxes to pay for roads, police

Government leaders hope voters will approve initiatives to offset budget shortfalls

September 15, 2025

Farmers Market: Mesa Verde Lavender is the result of a dare

Farmers Market: Mesa Verde Lavender is the result of a dare

The farm’s culinary lavender is used in regional ice cream and coffee shops, restaurants and bars

September 15, 2025

Dolores fails insurance audit, might need to pay $63k to replace overheating bleachers

Dolores fails insurance audit, might need to pay $63k to replace overheating bleachers

Town explores other options to address bleachers ahead of upcoming budgetary workshop

September 15, 2025

Right to Read Night: Mancos Public Library issues call to action against banned books

Right to Read Night: Mancos Public Library issues call to action against banned books

Event to focus on Laurie Halse Anderson’s novel ‘Chains’

September 15, 2025

JD Vance says national unity is impossible with those celebrating Charlie Kirk’s killing

JD Vance says national unity is impossible with those celebrating Charlie Kirk’s killing

Vice President JD Vance hosts an episode of “The Charlie Kirk Show” at the White House, following the assassination of…

September 15, 2025

Weekend roundup: Panthers volleyball overpowers Pirates

Weekend roundup: Panthers volleyball overpowers Pirates

Smith leads Bears cross-country to fourth in Bayfield; M-CHS softball back in win column

September 14, 2025

Symposium addresses youth mental health in Southwest Colorado

Symposium addresses youth mental health in Southwest Colorado

Children’s Hospital Colorado hosts two-day conference for youth care professionals at Fort Lewis College

September 14, 2025

Football roundup: Dolores shuts out Rangely to stay unbeaten

Football roundup: Dolores shuts out Rangely to stay unbeaten

Mancos routs Merino, M-CHS falls to Wellington at home

September 14, 2025

Durango official weighs in after equestrian’s complaint about Boggy Draw cyclists

Durango official weighs in after equestrian’s complaint about Boggy Draw cyclists

City official reminds recreators to be mindful of all users

September 14, 2025

Update: Southwest Colorado faces tornado warnings, flood watch; twister hits Utah homes

Update: Southwest Colorado faces tornado warnings, flood watch; twister hits Utah homes

Montezuma County faces three tornado warnings as storm hits near state line

September 14, 2025

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser holds discussion in Cortez

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser holds discussion in Cortez

Questions range from rural housing policy to economic development

September 13, 2025

Dove Creek rally falls short in wild home opener

Dove Creek rally falls short in wild home opener

Escalante outlasts Bulldogs after nearly two hours of lightning delays

September 13, 2025

Mancos Middle School robotics program taps into creativity and teaches problem-solving

Mancos Middle School robotics program taps into creativity and teaches problem-solving

Program has been at school since 2008

September 13, 2025

Who are the candidates for the Montezuma-Cortez RE-1 school board?

Who are the candidates for the Montezuma-Cortez RE-1 school board?

An almost entirely new board will be elected in November

September 13, 2025

Skyhawks soccer: Men force tie with three second-half goals, women dominate

Skyhawks soccer: Men force tie with three second-half goals, women dominate

FLC soccer teams return to pitch for Saturday matchups

September 13, 2025

Dowd, others face consequences for comments on Kirk’s death

Dowd, others face consequences for comments on Kirk’s death

Both MSNBC President Rebecca Kutler and Dowd apologized

September 13, 2025

Fairgrounds restricts through-traffic after spate of incidents involving DHS students

Fairgrounds restricts through-traffic after spate of incidents involving DHS students

La Plata County cites rise in vandalism, theft, loitering and other issues

September 13, 2025

A letter to readers about possible conflict of interest and disclosure

A letter to readers about possible conflict of interest and disclosure

To Our Readers, The Colorado Commission on Judicial Discipline announced formal proceedings against Montezuma County Court Judge Ian MacLaren on…

September 13, 2025

Federal bill seeks funding to protect headwaters for habitat, drinking water

Federal bill seeks funding to protect headwaters for habitat, drinking water

Drought, wildfires threaten watersheds across Colorado

September 12, 2025

Bears volleyball fends off hard-charging Bluejays in Highway 184 tilt

Bears volleyball fends off hard-charging Bluejays in Highway 184 tilt

DHS ends six-match skid against SJBL rivals

September 12, 2025

Driver who plunged off Red Mountain Pass had nearly 40 times legal limit of THC

Driver who plunged off Red Mountain Pass had nearly 40 times legal limit of THC

Crash occurred Aug. 5 on north side of summit

September 12, 2025