Mancos school board discusses goals, Colorado immigration law at meeting Board also seeks potential student members of the school board August 29, 2025
U.S. Rep. Hurd’s visit to Dolores is canceled, sparking frustration Impromptu town hall with county commissioners replaces meeting August 29, 2025
Mancos Public Library to showcase Keith Hutcheson’s artwork in September One piece will be auctioned off, with proceeds benefiting the library August 28, 2025
Dolores waterline replacement project continues; water fee increases likely Phase 2 of the project is estimated at $4.5 million with funding still being finalized August 28, 2025
No new growth reported on Stoner Mesa Fire An infrared camera flight found scattered heat with no new growth at 10,249 acres August 28, 2025
Drought drives surge in bear encounters as trash issues persist Wildlife advocates say ineffective code enforcement and policy gaps exacerbate problem August 28, 2025
Cortez Middle School receives $40,000 in donations for band instruments Contributors gave to Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation’s Adopt A School program August 27, 2025
Driver arrested in Town Plaza hit-and-run Victim severely injured, perpetrator identified within 24 hours. A white Chevrolet Suburban was involved in a hit-and-run in the Durango… August 27, 2025
Cortez Panthers Youth Football kicking off exciting season Four age divisions developing skills and sportsmanship on the gridiron August 27, 2025
Crews assess roads, trails and firelines around Stoner Mesa Fire after rain Rainfall helps limit the fire but creates challenging conditions August 27, 2025
Fort Lewis College athletics put on probation by NCAA Student-athletes across 11 sports weren’t certified, eligible for competition August 27, 2025
Colorado State Patrol concludes operation designed to catch drunken drivers Effort in Ouray and Archuleta counties serves as reminder not to drink and drive August 27, 2025
Vallecito Lake residents report eight days without AT&T cellphone service Customers unsure of when coverage will return August 27, 2025
Candidate for Colorado governor stands on a platform built on rural discontent Speaking at Cortez auction barn, former Marine Chaz Evanson touts a constitutionally conservative vision August 26, 2025
Community art gallery box opens in Cortez for free art exchange The box is in front of the ZU Gallery on West Main Street August 26, 2025
Montezuma Heritage Museum Celebrates a dedicated leader Museum honor Ann Wilson Brown with a plaque for her commitment to local history August 26, 2025
Rain limits Stoner Mesa Fire and also firefighters’ access; flash flood watch issued Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1 will transfer command back to San Juan Team 8 this evening August 26, 2025
Cortez Public Library to introduce new AspenCat catalog system System will come into effect in September August 26, 2025
Dolores English teacher and students prepare to launch program for teen literacy The program will be held at the Dolores Public Library August 26, 2025
Fort Lewis College opens new nursing hall Program expected to benefit rural communities throughout Four Corners August 26, 2025
Dutch ovens, cowboy hats and biscuits: Chuckwagon dinner returns to La Plata County Cattlemen's association hosts 23rd annual community cookout August 26, 2025
After Trump and Congress spending cuts, public media stations wait on money for emergency alerts KSUT in Ignacio received a stop-work order when FEMA halted spending August 26, 2025
Motocross season ends with Lawrence brothers in first and second, Tomac third overall The final round of the season was held in Budds Creek on Saturday August 26, 2025
Stoner Mesa Fire slowed by rains, except where canopies keep fuels dry Rains expected to continue through the week before tapering off August 25, 2025