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Update: San Juan National Forest to enter Stage 1 fire restrictions July 1

The update comes after a small brush fire in northern Cortez Wednesday was put out, while dry weather conditions are…

June 30, 2025

Photos: Cortez BMX hosts state qualifying races

Over 100 riders from youth striders to adults competed Saturday at the Baxter Family BMX track in Cortez

June 30, 2025

Cortez BMX qualifying races set stage for state championships

Durango BMX will host title races on Aug. 31

June 30, 2025

Herd mentality: Goats deployed by some Colorado cities for better environmental results

Animals provide weed control and fire mitigation in Grand Junction, Superior and elsewhere around the state

June 30, 2025

CEO of Southwest Health System talks rural health care, federal cuts

As Medicaid cuts work their way through the Senate, Southwest Health System is in fairly good standing, said CEO Joe…

June 30, 2025

Crash leads to rollover on Camino del Rio in Durango

Lexus driver cited for improper turn

June 30, 2025

Compañeros: ICE arrests two workers headed to Pagosa Springs construction site

Detentions mark eighth and ninth apprehended individuals in Durango area

June 28, 2025

Mesa Verde National Park reports rise in non-native plants, fall in Mancos River

Density of one rare plant species declines

June 27, 2025

The X Games are building AI referees for all sports

Owl AI accurately predicted a winner in Aspen in January

June 27, 2025

Mountain Village voters overwhelmingly reject proposal to allow voting by LLCs, trusts

Town allows nonresidents to vote in local elections

June 27, 2025

Power outage lasting nearly 3½ hours hits thousands north of Bayfield

Forest Lakes, Vallecito and Lemon reservoir areas back online

June 27, 2025

Supreme Court says Maryland parents can pull their kids from public school lessons using LGBTQ books

Lack of ‘opt-out’ goes against 'free exercise’ of religion

June 27, 2025

Little Caesars opens Cortez location with free pizza, family fun

First 100 guests will receive a free classic pizza

June 27, 2025

Cortez centers safety with updated Fourth of July plans

Three emergencies cut short the fireworks last year, but the city says it will have additional safety resources this year

June 27, 2025

Award-winning crisis response team in Montezuma County will close as funding dries up

Federal funding cuts slashed its grant opportunities

June 27, 2025

A flicker in the marsh: Building community and learning about La Plata County’s fireflies

Viewing party blends nature, conservation and outdoor play

June 27, 2025

Durango police officer resigns after being linked to New Mexico DWI scandal

Daniel Carr completed training in May, resigned on Wednesday

June 26, 2025

Colorado’s millions of acres of roadless areas are safe from Trump rule reversal – for now

Gov. Polis says he was assured a separate deal negotiated in 2012 to keep 4.2 million Forest Service acres roadless…

June 26, 2025

Children’s Kiva Montessori School is named a Spotlight School

The school was awarded the recognition, showing a rural campus can still make a big impact

June 26, 2025

McDonald spreads his wings heading into senior year at Montezuma-Cortez

Pitcher reflects on journey after record-breaking season

June 26, 2025

Cyclist injured in Cortez collision; crash reemphasizes importance of driving safety

The man was reportedly hit in the bike lane while cycling in May

June 26, 2025

Dolores residents oppose new Dollar General as developer presents his case to County Commission

‘Not consistent with rural character’

June 26, 2025

‘You don’t have to be Scottish to have fun’: Eighth annual Celtic Fair comes to Cortez

Beer proceeds from the event will go to a local charity that aids victims of sexual and domestic violence

June 26, 2025

‘I’ll side with my district every single time’: U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd hosts meeting

Conversation covered everything from public land sales to wolves

June 26, 2025