U.S. Rep. Hurd’s visit to Dolores is canceled, sparking frustration Impromptu town hall with county commissioners replaces meeting August 29, 2025
Mancos Public Library to showcase Keith Hutcheson’s artwork in September One piece will be auctioned off, with proceeds benefiting the library August 28, 2025
Dolores waterline replacement project continues; water fee increases likely Phase 2 of the project is estimated at $4.5 million with funding still being finalized August 28, 2025
No new growth reported on Stoner Mesa Fire An infrared camera flight found scattered heat with no new growth at 10,249 acres August 28, 2025
Cortez Middle School receives $40,000 in donations for band instruments Contributors gave to Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation’s Adopt A School program August 27, 2025
Crews assess roads, trails and firelines around Stoner Mesa Fire after rain Rainfall helps limit the fire but creates challenging conditions August 27, 2025
Candidate for Colorado governor stands on a platform built on rural discontent Speaking at Cortez auction barn, former Marine Chaz Evanson touts a constitutionally conservative vision August 26, 2025
Community art gallery box opens in Cortez for free art exchange The box is in front of the ZU Gallery on West Main Street August 26, 2025
Montezuma Heritage Museum Celebrates a dedicated leader Museum honor Ann Wilson Brown with a plaque for her commitment to local history August 26, 2025
Rain limits Stoner Mesa Fire and also firefighters’ access; flash flood watch issued Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1 will transfer command back to San Juan Team 8 this evening August 26, 2025
Cortez Public Library to introduce new AspenCat catalog system System will come into effect in September August 26, 2025
Dolores English teacher and students prepare to launch program for teen literacy The program will be held at the Dolores Public Library August 26, 2025
After Trump and Congress spending cuts, public media stations wait on money for emergency alerts KSUT in Ignacio received a stop-work order when FEMA halted spending August 26, 2025
Motocross season ends with Lawrence brothers in first and second, Tomac third overall The final round of the season was held in Budds Creek on Saturday August 26, 2025
Stoner Mesa Fire slowed by rains, except where canopies keep fuels dry Rains expected to continue through the week before tapering off August 25, 2025
DAC survey shows overwhelming opposition to elementary reorganization The reorganization would affect Kemper and Mesa Elementary Schools August 25, 2025
Silver Bean Coffee Shop: A family dream rooted in love and remembrance Remembering their daughter while making memories with loved ones and travelers through coffee August 24, 2025
Cortez barber places fifth at Cheyenne Frontier Days Kyle Polich owns KP’s Barbershop in Cortez August 24, 2025
Rain slows Stoner Mesa Fire; community meeting set for Dolores More rain expected through at least Monday August 24, 2025
Monsoonal rain slows Stoner Mesa Fire; crews bolster containment lines More rain is forecast; crews work to lower risk near Rico August 23, 2025
James Dobson helped propel U.S. evangelicals back into politics In 2008 photo, Christian evangelical leader and founder of “Focus on the Family,” James Dobson, listens to President George W.… August 23, 2025
A man on supervised probation threatens Farmington school shooting Ernest Begay Jr. released one day after arrest August 22, 2025
Mancos Cult Movie Federation announces fall 2025 schedule The classic movies will be shown at the Mancos Opera House August 22, 2025