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What is being done to address food insecurity in Southwest Colorado?

‘We’re building an ecosystem,’ food equity leader says

DATE: Jul 31, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

A century in Cortez: WWII veteran Richard Lindsay celebrates 100th birthday

Navy veteran, reflects on a life in Cortez

DATE: Jul 31, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez City Council approves guidelines for proclamations

Discriminatory or partisan endorsements are not permitted under the policy

DATE: Jul 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. Highway 550 between Silverton and Ouray closed for mudslides

No time given for opening Red Mountain Pass

DATE: Jul 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

The conflict over permanent climbing anchors in wilderness

Climbers concerned about safety are pitted against wilderness advocates worried about overcrowding and unfettered bolting.

DATE: Jul 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Cortez City Council appoints five members to new Airport Advisory Committee

Board will provide recommendations for economic development, airport operations and aviation safety and efficiency

DATE: Jul 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Colorado’s domestic water supply’s vulnerabilities unknown

Region’s conservation district looks to better define resource in face of persistent drought, projected population growth

DATE: Jul 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Roads, campsites reopen in San Juan National Forest, BLM lands with Ferris Fire 97% contained

Officials urge caution because of post-blaze hazards, heavy equipment during repair work

DATE: Jul 29, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fundamental Needs raises funds for Cortez’s first recording studio

Cortez Makerspace to host soundproofed room with audio, music equipment for musicians, podcasters and audiobook recording

DATE: Jul 29, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Duo from Banshee Tree to play free show at Fenceline Cider in Mancos

Thom LaFond and Jesse Shantor will transform cidery into jazz club

DATE: Jul 29, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma-Cortez High School tightens cellphone restrictions for school year

Devices will be turned off and locked away for entirety of the day, excluding lunches

DATE: Jul 29, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Cortez, Mancos, Dolores libraries conclude summer of dinos

All libraries had a successful season of youth programming with archaeology and paleontology themed events

DATE: Jul 29, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

What is being done to address food insecurity in Southwest Colorado?

A century in Cortez: WWII veteran Richard Lindsay celebrates 100th birthday

Cortez City Council approves guidelines for proclamations

U.S. Highway 550 between Silverton and Ouray closed for mudslides

The conflict over permanent climbing anchors in wilderness

Cortez City Council appoints five members to new Airport Advisory Committee

Southwest Colorado’s domestic water supply’s vulnerabilities unknown

Roads, campsites reopen in San Juan National Forest, BLM lands with Ferris Fire 97% contained

Fundamental Needs raises funds for Cortez’s first recording studio

Duo from Banshee Tree to play free show at Fenceline Cider in Mancos

Montezuma-Cortez High School tightens cellphone restrictions for school year

Cortez, Mancos, Dolores libraries conclude summer of dinos

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