Texas suspect in head-on crash goes dark on investigators Anthony Giovanni Behmardi abruptly left hospital one day after collision March 18, 2021
15 students, 2 instructors test positive for COVID-19 at Durango Gymnastics building School-aged children account for more than 20% of cases in March March 18, 2021
Montezuma Land Conservancy awarded $355,000 in grants Focus is Native American perspectives on land protection, and new youth fellowship March 18, 2021
Remodel complete for Montezuma Heritage Museum Next step is exhibit plan and installation March 18, 2021
Candidates for Colorado GOP leadership cast doubt on 2020 vote Unfounded allegations of fraud a main focus in battle to replace Ken Buck March 17, 2021
Cortez Public Library to open at limited capacity Curbside pickup will still be available for those who prefer limited contact March 17, 2021
Two COVID-19 variants found on Southern Ute reservation Tribe takes ‘utmost caution’ to protect community March 17, 2021
Montezuma-Cortez schools to go remote for day of March 22 Educators and staff to receive second dose of vaccine over weekend March 17, 2021
Dolores teacher from Sudan releases children’s book ‘My Beautiful Colors’ draws from refugee experience of Sudan’s civil war March 16, 2021
Bond reduction denied for man charged with stabbing girlfriend in Cortez Plea hearing set for next month March 16, 2021
Proposed massive natural gas compressor station near Bayfield faces major setback Company missed deadline to submit plans; project considered ‘expired’ March 16, 2021
First bear of 2021 spotted northeast of Durango Ursines seem to be waking earlier, Bear Smart director says March 16, 2021
Gregg Smith ends bid to unseat Republican Lauren Boebert Democrat feels there are qualified progressive candidates March 15, 2021
Colorado Supreme Court: Dems’ speed-reading violated constitution The situation arose from Republicans’ efforts to stall the lawmaking process in protest of Democratic policies March 15, 2021
Out-of-bounds skier rescued from above cliff near Telluride Man went out of bounds into Bear Creek area March 15, 2021
‘Mask marshals’ bring Old West and COVID-19 awareness to Durango Actors use historical themes in educational outreach to tourists March 15, 2021
Snowstorm brings 5 inches to Cortez, only a trace to Durango Weak system expected over Southwest Colorado Monday night and Tuesday March 14, 2021
SHS team moves back into new Family Birthing Center Hospital had been using previous center to keep parents, babies away from unit with COVID patients March 14, 2021
City votes to reopen council meetings to the public Masks and health screening at entrance will be required March 13, 2021
Fusco gets 8 years for threatening woman on Haycamp Mesa Victim describes trauma of violent attack March 13, 2021
Health department will move to online vaccine sign-up platform Move comes as governor announces people in Phase 1B.4 can receive vaccine starting next Friday March 13, 2021
COVID exposure ends Mancos girls’ season during state playoffs Players unable to finish quarantine before scheduled playoff game March 13, 2021
Ride of the Ancients returns to Dolores June 26 New gravel grinder route is through San Juan National Forest March 12, 2021