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Canyons of the Ancients to host Indigenous art market in Dolores

Artists of all mediums from across Four Corners will display their artistry

June 24, 2026

Education

Dolores school board remains unsure about online schooling

Whether to offer virtual education continues to be a heated topic

June 24, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Retired Cortez surgeon advances in national art competition with stained glass works

Voting for quarterfinals open until Thursday evening

June 24, 2026

Local News

Utah wildfire blankets Southwest Colorado with smoke

61,000-acre Cottonwood Fire started Monday northeast of Cedar City

June 24, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: What’s happening in the Cortez area

The Cortez Celtic Fair is coming back to town on Saturday, June 27, at Parque de Vida, featuring music, sports,…

June 24, 2026

Local News

Colorado wildlife crossings now have dedicated funding

Bill designates optional DMV fee; U.S. 160 Mesa Verde project in works for 2030s

June 24, 2026

Local News

Annual Celtic fair bringing food, music and competition to Cortez

Event that typically draws thousands is free and family friendly

June 23, 2026

Local News

Durango man who sat through three arson trials allegedly vandalized Tesla Cybertruck

Bradley Clark, 53, out on bail for unrelated charges, arrested in connection to spray-painted vehicle

June 23, 2026

Business

Fenceline Cider announces change of ownership, charting new growth in Mancos

New proprietors say they will maintain cidery’s identity

June 23, 2026

Local News

Candlelight vigil planned for recent Dolores graduate killed in crash

Taisali Lambson was part of Dolores’ Class of 2026

June 23, 2026

Education

Cortez eighth grader earns invitation to International Thespian Festival

Afton Nielson received the invite after her individual performance at Thescon

June 23, 2026

Local News

Mesa Verde attendance rises in May amid flurry of 120th anniversary festivities

Park officials announce summer lineup to celebrate Indigenous history, including three free days

June 23, 2026

Local News

Southwest Colorado’s LGBTQ and two-spirit community resilient during Pride Month

Visibility has grown in Montezuma County, but advocates say work remains

June 23, 2026

Education

Mancos school board honors co-salutatorian Amelie Cover

‘We have no doubt that Amelie will make a difference in the lives that she touches – she already has,’…

June 22, 2026

Sports

M-CHS graduate Thayer Plewe finishes outstanding freshman golf season at UNM

Plewe also narrowly missed qualifying for this year’s U.S. Open

June 22, 2026

Sports

Hunter Lawrence dethrones brother for Motocross Round 4 victory at High Point

There have been no recent updates on Eli Tomac’s return to racing

June 22, 2026

Education

Mancos Library prepares to kick off ‘Unearth a Story’ summer reading program

The program will include a variety of events and speakers

June 22, 2026

For the record

Police blotter

Wednesday, June 10

June 22, 2026

For the record

Sheriff’s blotter

Montezuma sheriff badge Monday, June 1 1:12 a.m.: A deputy responded to the 1700 block of Brandon Boulevard in Cortez…

June 22, 2026

Local News

Parade of Homes returns to Durango under new leadership

Independent nonprofit formed following dissolution of Home Builders Association of Southwest Colorado

June 22, 2026

Local News

Monster trucks take over Cortez in a barrage of noise and dirt

Third annual Team Throttle Monster events show Friday, Saturday at county fairgrounds

June 21, 2026

Local News

Mancos Burrofest draws thousands to honor the beauty of donkeys

Artists, spectators from all over the Four Corners region celebrated seventh edition of annual event

June 21, 2026

Education

Cortez Adventist Christian School to hold registration for 2026-27 year

The school educates students from kindergarten through eighth grade

June 21, 2026

Education

Cortez school board presented affordable housing plan, director pay proposal

The board approved a letter of support for the housing plan

June 20, 2026