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Jack’s Plastic Welding of Aztec built recovery raft for Artemis II mission

CEO-designer said learning, improving products is big reward

April 22, 2026

Sports

Bears take down Bulldogs in season series rubber match

Quick start for Dolores helps hosts take 2-1 advantage in local rivalry, boosts Dolores playoff profile

April 22, 2026

Local News

Firefighters respond to multi-structure fire northeast of Durango

Cause of blaze under investigation; no injuries reported

April 20, 2026

Local News

La Plata County to pay $5 million to settle jail death lawsuit

Litigation against jail’s medical provider pending

April 20, 2026

Local News

‘Vince the Sign Guy’ brings levity to Vallecito

‘If (my) purpose is putting a smile on somebody’s face, then that’s what I’m going to keep doing,’ pun connoisseur…

April 20, 2026

Local News

What happened to Colorado’s medical marijuana card?

Industry shrinking as financial incentives disappear, state regulations tighten

April 20, 2026

Local News

‘Grateful all the way until we are dead’

Southwest Colorado band State 38 commemorates a decade of jams, talks about Grateful Dead, gigs and legacy

April 18, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: What’s happening in the Cortez area

Saturday, May 9: Heritage Apple Tree Sale & Fundraiser, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 13729 Road 29. Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project will…

April 17, 2026

Local News

Rural Coloradans will not receive federal aid after last year’s historic wildfires, floods

Communities in Western Colorado asked for relief for damage including destruction of major electric transmission lines serving oil and gas…

April 14, 2026

Tri-Cities

Update: Police identify man killed in police-involved crash in Farmington

San Juan County Sheriff’s Office investigates

April 14, 2026

Local News

Seventh Mancos BurroFest to honor Colorado anniversary with burros and art

As Colorado turns 150 this summer, Mancos Burrofest will celebrate with a ‘birthday bash’ theme

April 13, 2026

Regional News

Elon Musk’s xAI sues Colorado over AI consumer protection law

Lawsuit alleges state consumer-protection law violates the company’s constitutional rights

April 13, 2026

Sports

Skyhawks men’s basketball holding golf scramble fundraiser

Hillcrest Golf Club will host 18-hole event on April 25

April 13, 2026

Local News

Sunnyside Elementary may consolidate with Florida Mesa

Durango School District considers merging schools amid enrollment, budget pressures

April 11, 2026

Local News

San Juan National Forest urges caution in high country as weather warms

Public lands agency recommends using lower-elevation roads and trails

April 10, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: What’s happening in the Cortez area

“Peril on the High Seas,” 7 p.m. April 17, Lamp Post Creative Learning Center, 32171 U.S. Highway 160. Interactive comedy…

April 10, 2026

Local News

Southwest Colorado to celebrate life of Ben Nighthorse Campbell next week

Memorial service scheduled Monday at Sky Ute Casino

April 10, 2026

Local News

Cortez historical walking tours return in May

Local historians lead free walking tours through downtown district, Montezuma Avenue

April 9, 2026

Local News

La Plata County to add water supply section to comprehensive plan

State requires all counties be in compliance by December

April 9, 2026

Local News

Coroner identifies man killed in head-on crash south of Ridgway

Driver, passengers were ‘unrestrained’ in vehicle, Colorado State Patrol says

April 8, 2026

Local News

Fifteen Bayfield School District staff members accept buyouts amid budget cuts

District projects $1.39 million in savings for 2026-27

April 8, 2026

Local News

Southwest Health System to launch new electronic health record system in April

The new system will integrate information from multiple systems into one

April 8, 2026

Sports

Durango fends off late push from Cortez in baseball duel

Visiting Demons never trailed while snapping Panthers winning streak

April 8, 2026

Local News

Update: Cortez voters elect five council members, approve three charter changes

Osborn, Spruell and Wolf win top spots in City Council election

April 7, 2026