There were cheers across the U.S. after men win first Olympic hockey gold since 1980 Pro teams put training on hold to join celebration February 22, 2026
USA hockey gold medal and Eileen Gu’s halfpipe victory highlight final day of Winter Olympics It’s the USA’s first hockey gold since 1980 February 22, 2026
Aztec High wrestling captures 22nd state team championship A total of five Tiger wrestlers brought home individual titles, Bloomfield’s Caylee Miller captures back-to-back state titles in girls wrestling… February 22, 2026
Montezuma-Cortez School District seeks new general counsel; requests proposals The professional services agreement has a tentative start date of April 27 February 21, 2026
Southwest water seminar to highlight drought, wildfire and headwaters issues Water district launches sign-ups for March seminar in Ignacio February 21, 2026
Dolores Rotary Club to host bingo night in support of Operation Graduation Operation Graduation provides high school graduates a safe and fun space to celebrate graduation night February 21, 2026
Ramadan’s first Friday prayers are held at Jerusalem’s Al‑Aqsa Mosque Cease-fire went into effect in October February 21, 2026
Court clears way for Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments posters in classrooms Appeals court lifts block on law amid questions about religious displays in public schools February 21, 2026
Bloomfield’s sand fracking operation continues to take shape ‘There’s going to be some growing pains,’ Brockinton says February 21, 2026
Mancos-based photographer exposes ‘Inner Light’ in new book Brian Killigrew’s new coffee table book traverses harrowing journeys and artistic discoveries February 20, 2026
Cortez Mayor Rachel Medina prepares to say goodbye Medina can’t entirely tear herself away from city government, but she’ll try February 20, 2026
County officials to push early messaging on wildfire safety, prevention March session to discuss fire mitigation on properties February 20, 2026
‘¡Olé!’ New Mexico Department of Health brings nutrition and flamenco to Blanco Elementary School First‑time clinic focused on physical health through dance February 20, 2026
San Juan County Commission moves to challenge state gaming decision Petition for judicial review seeks to overturn state vote allowing Western Gaming LLC to move SunRay Park & Casino operations… February 20, 2026
Colorado Department of Education opens nominations for 2027 Teacher of the Year Residents are invited to nominate teachers for the honor February 20, 2026
Update: Biggest snowstorm of the season hits Southwest Colorado Heavy snow and high winds heighten avalanche risk; schools close February 20, 2026
Colorado committee advances bill to cut property taxes for small farmers and ranchers The bill would update definitions of ‘farm’ and ‘ranch’ in state law February 20, 2026
ZU Gallery to host Duets event featuring new musical pairings Challenge invites musicians to explore creativity through new collaborations February 20, 2026
Calving season renews warning about roaming dogs in the county Loose, domestic dogs trigger recent neighbor disputes February 19, 2026
Cortez man loses $600,000 in crypto scam; sheriff says fraud ‘will never go away’ Sheriff: Scam reports come in several times a week February 19, 2026
Dolores launches website for comprehensive plan update Plan update to shape town’s 20-year vision February 19, 2026
Cortez school board approves memorial for district student Zamias Lang Lang, a district student, was shot and killed in Towaoc in 2024 February 19, 2026
Raven Narratives about ‘luck’ set for Cortez and Durango Evenings feature audience‑told tales ranging from humorous to heartfelt February 18, 2026