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Photos: Ute Mountain Rodeo wraps up exciting weekend

Delta, Colorado’s Rachel Huerkamp circles the barrels as part of her Ute Mountain Rodeo-winning ride on Friday night at the…

June 14, 2026

Sports

UMR Rodeo celebrates Freedom 250 with riveting performances

Tight races at the top in several events, Thursday night rides hold up for big prize money

June 14, 2026

Sports

Colorado cowboy Traven Sharon making College NFR a family affair

University of Wyoming rider using UMR rodeo as final tuneup for college all-around cowboy pursuits

June 14, 2026

Community

Southwest Health System in Cortez named to Becker’s 2026 list of 100 Great Community Hospitals

Yearly selection features rural hospitals through nominations and data

June 14, 2026

Sports

Cortez’ Cruzan helps Razorbacks win team national championship in track and field

Former Panther sprinter competes on third leg of third-place Arkansas 4 x 400 team

June 14, 2026

Local News

Travel delays expected during surface treatments between Elmore’s Corner and Durango

Lane closures and reduced speed limit could cause congested traffic

June 14, 2026

Local News

Silverton prepares for single biggest weekend of the year, fireworks or not

Town plans block party to ensure sparks will fly regardless of weather

June 13, 2026

Local News

As drought deepens, a Colorado ranching family prays for rain

Gov. Jared Polis declared a statewide emergency last week

June 13, 2026

Local News

Two motorcyclists killed in separate crashes in La Plata County

One occurred on Camino del Rio in Durango; another took place on U.S. Highway 160 east of Bayfield

June 12, 2026

Local News

Update: Sunflower Theatre cancels screening revisiting Fred Martinez’s life and legacy 25 years later

Showing of documentary ‘Two Spirits’ canceled Tuesday upon a family member’s request

June 12, 2026

Education

Ag Valley Co-op announces college senior from Dolores as one of its interns

Internship is being held in Nebraska

June 11, 2026

Local News

Mancos library director steps down

After working with staff post-COVID to revitalize the community space, executive director is moving on

June 11, 2026

Local News

New builds in Cortez required to be ready for solar energy and electric vehicles

City Council approve fire safety, ventilation updates and City Council new building codes

June 11, 2026

Local News

Montezuma County emergency manager cautions fire danger for several days

Officials contemplate emergency planning in case major fire

June 11, 2026

Local News

Facing irrigation water shortage, Cortez supplements parks with potable water

Conquistador Golf Course, South Softball Complex to be prioritized as conservation measures enter effect

June 11, 2026

Sports

Eight area baseball players named to all-state teams

Five Panthers, three Bulldogs earn season-capping awards

June 10, 2026

Local News

Road work on U.S. 491 delays travel near Cortez airport, Maverick site

Expect up to 30-minute delays along highway through Friday, CDOT says

June 10, 2026

Local News

‘Pretty abysmal’: dry May gives way to hot Southwest Colorado summer

Lack of rain and high winds threaten dangerous fire conditions

June 10, 2026

For the record

Sheriff’s blotter

Montezuma sheriff badge Tuesday, May 12 9:38 a.m.: A deputy responded to the Montezuma County Combined Courts, 865 N. Park…

June 10, 2026

Local News

Cortez schedules water shut-off for valve replacement

The area surrounding South Chestnut and West Seventh Streets will be affected

June 10, 2026

Education

Health Without Barriers program to provide wellness sessions for families with teens

The next session will take place in July

June 9, 2026

Education

Cortez Middle School teacher Lissa Lycan named Colorado Teacher of the Year semifinalist

Lycan is an English language arts teacher

June 9, 2026

Local News

Intersection upgrades to affect traffic in downtown Cortez through August

Signal improvements include ADA-compliant modifications

June 9, 2026

Sports

Eli Tomac out for injury, Jett Lawrence sweeps both 450 motos at Hangtown

Hunter Lawrence still holds onto the overall points lead

June 9, 2026