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Controversy surrounds letter sent to tribal leaders after a death on the Ute Mountain Ute Reservation

Ute Mountain Gun Violence Prevention Coalition demands actions from tribal leaders to prevent gun violence, but later apologizes

August 15, 2025

Discussions begin with Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and Cortez on new water treatment contract

City manager says 40-year-old agreement is set to expire in a year and a half

August 15, 2025

Marginal gas wells to be plugged throughout Colorado

State grant will reimburse operators for costs

August 15, 2025

Former jail commander accused of viewing strip-search videos faces class-action lawsuit

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office and sheriff also named as defendants

August 15, 2025

$21.5 million worth of oil leases around Durango subject to foreclosure

Gas company failed to pay off debt to Texas-based real estate group

August 15, 2025

Weather offers support as firefighters make headway on Stoner Mesa Fire near Dolores

Blaze footprint reaches 7,400 acres as fire enters third weekend

August 15, 2025

Polis declares statewide disaster emergency due to critical fire weather conditions, fires burning across Western Slope

A column of smoke and flames inside the evacuation zone of the Lee Fire along Highway 13 between Meeker and…

August 15, 2025

Arizona, Nevada and Mexico get less Colorado River water for a third year

States are working to reach agreement by next year on new long-term rules

August 15, 2025

Crews gain containment on Lee fire as Colorado governor issues disaster declaration

Across Colorado roughly 185,000 acres have burned this summer, compared with 80,000 during same period in 2024

August 15, 2025

Smoke from fires on the Western Slope hurts air quality in much of Colorado

Colorado Health Department issues health advisory in parts of Montezuma and Dolores counties

August 15, 2025

Colorado sports betting tax revenue sets new record, surging money for water projects

The Colorado Division of Gaming reports that $37 million for the Colorado Water Plan came in as of June 30

August 15, 2025

Colorado announces fish salvage operation as Narraguinnep Reservoir near Cortez is drained

Anglers again invited to salvage fish population, like at Summit Reservoir

August 15, 2025

Rocky the mascot sues owner of the Denver Nuggets over firing

The son of the original Rocky was forced to go through tryouts and then terminated after taking time off to…

August 14, 2025

Bears volleyball gearing up for a new era

Dolores seeks first league crown since 2019

August 14, 2025

Montezuma-Cortez boys soccer ready for big steps forward

Youthful unit showing commitment ahead of 2025 season

August 14, 2025

Judge orders immediate release of first-degree murder suspect

Farmington Police Chief Steve Hebbe works fast to keep man in jail

August 14, 2025

KSJE celebrates 35-year anniversary by offering Ballets with a Twist

Catherine Zehr is the artistic force behind the company’s costume design. Having honed her skills while working at major American…

August 14, 2025

Bitterblossom Games moves to new location in Cortez

The business features in-person gaming, collectible card trading and more

August 14, 2025

Bluejays football aims to continue impressive run

Mancos prepping to face New Mexico champs to open season

August 14, 2025

Montezuma-Cortez boys golf looks to new leaders

Large turnout for Panthers as head coach Jarrett Watkins takes the helm

August 14, 2025

With a fire just over the mountains, officials hold meeting in Rico

Without downplaying the fire, officials display their confidence in managing the flames

August 14, 2025

Dove Creek football primed for another playoff push

Bulldogs welcome new head coach Brennan Banks

August 13, 2025

Dolores football closing in on big breakthrough

Bears open season on Aug. 29 against Justice

August 13, 2025

Arraignment set for Shane French in alleged menacing case

French was arrested in May and refused to attend his July preliminary hearing

August 13, 2025