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Native students show downward test scores, dropout rates and discipline at Montezuma-Cortez

Native students show downward test scores, dropout rates and discipline at Montezuma-Cortez

Annual report shows weakness in math and SAT scores, but improvement in Advanced Placement classes

December 3, 2021

Bayfield man suspected of mutilating dog by dragging it behind his car near Cortez

Bayfield man suspected of mutilating dog by dragging it behind his car near Cortez

Sheriff: Dustin Edward Martinez refused to have his dog euthanized after a witness took him and his dog to vet

December 3, 2021

Season preview: Four Corners basketball teams set to launch season

Season preview: Four Corners basketball teams set to launch season

Mancos sets sights on another run in playoffs

December 2, 2021

New Montezuma-Cortez, Dolores school board members sworn in

New Montezuma-Cortez, Dolores school board members sworn in

New board members assume their roles about a month after Nov. 2 election

December 2, 2021

Victim of fatal crash on U.S. Highway 491 is identified

Victim of fatal crash on U.S. Highway 491 is identified

Head-on crash with semitrailer caused vehicles to catch fire

December 1, 2021

Cortez gets new municipal court judge

Cortez gets new municipal court judge

Beth Padilla wants to bring a new perspective to court

December 1, 2021

Colorado Democrats blast Boebert but stop short of calling for censure

Colorado Democrats blast Boebert but stop short of calling for censure

Republican members of Colorado’s U.S. House delegation have not commented on Boebert’s anti-Muslim remarks

December 1, 2021

What happens when the lure of outdoor rec starts to pull people onto tribal lands?

What happens when the lure of outdoor rec starts to pull people onto tribal lands?

The Navajo Rangers program presents a microcosm of the concerns that arise around outdoor recreation on tribal lands

December 1, 2021

Chronolog technology helps to monitor landscape

Chronolog technology helps to monitor landscape

Citizen science effort uses personal phones to create time lapse photography of sensitive areas

December 1, 2021

Meet the new Mancos school board members

Meet the new Mancos school board members

New members with long-standing educational ties hopeful for future of district

November 30, 2021

Social Services hosts meeting on becoming a foster parent

Social Services hosts meeting on becoming a foster parent

Shortage in Montezuma County forces kids to move farther away from home

November 30, 2021

Light a candle for health care workers in Cortez

Light a candle for health care workers in Cortez

Wednesday vigils return as pandemic continues to burden hospitals

November 30, 2021

New COVID cases on the decline in Montezuma County

New COVID cases on the decline in Montezuma County

However, outbreak locations have increased since October

November 29, 2021

Sage grouse protection plans in the West under review by Biden administration

Sage grouse protection plans in the West under review by Biden administration

‘Historic’ Obama-era conservation plan undercut during Trump years

November 29, 2021

Turkey Trots bring in holiday spirit for dogs and people

Turkey Trots bring in holiday spirit for dogs and people

Cortez and Dolores host fundraisers for pets and community

November 27, 2021

If Colorado River keeps drying up, a century-old agreement could be threatened

If Colorado River keeps drying up, a century-old agreement could be threatened

Rapid decline of water source could soon cause problems between states

November 27, 2021

Mancos comes up short in Colorado title game

Mancos comes up short in Colorado title game

Haxtun wins 8-man championship despite historic effort by Bluejays

November 27, 2021

New initiative encourages residents to shop local this holiday season

New initiative encourages residents to shop local this holiday season

Hometown for the Holidays encourages local pride and cheer in time for Small Business Saturday

November 27, 2021

Crashes occur on U.S. 160 and Colorado 145

Crashes occur on U.S. 160 and Colorado 145

Motorcyclist injured in Montezuma County crash

November 27, 2021

Cortez food delivery business hopes to survive under new ownership

Cortez food delivery business hopes to survive under new ownership

New owners hoping to quell shortage in orders for year-old business

November 27, 2021

Local climber to talk in Dolores about historic Mount Everest attempt

Local climber to talk in Dolores about historic Mount Everest attempt

Henderson will lead the first all-Black team to attempt the summit of the world’s highest peak

November 26, 2021

Study: Human-caused fires in San Juan forest often occur near roads, trails

Study: Human-caused fires in San Juan forest often occur near roads, trails

A study of fires in the San Juan National Forest showed that people don’t start the majority of Southwest Colorado’s…

November 26, 2021

Community enjoys free Thanksgiving feast in Cortez

Community enjoys free Thanksgiving feast in Cortez

50 volunteers organize to serve annual meal

November 26, 2021

Onward! grant cycle benefits 33 community programs

Onward! grant cycle benefits 33 community programs

More than $72,000 given to local organizations

November 25, 2021