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Montezuma Water plant expansion near Dolores approaches completion, delayed to July 2026

The expansion project has been in the works since 2019

DATE: May 17, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores School District bands earn top honors at Denver Music in the Parks Festival

Students also performed at West Slope Jam Fest

DATE: May 16, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Sheriff’s blotter

Thursday, April 16 9:27 a.m.: A deputy responded to a residence on U.S. Hwy. 491, Pleasant View, for a cold theft report. A man discovered about 150 coins, valued at $500, missing from insid...

DATE: May 15, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Cortez man found guilty in 2025 menacing case

Sentencing is scheduled for the end of May

DATE: May 14, 2026 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

MCHS seniors celebrate final week with graduation walks, ceremonies

District to host informational meeting for new online school option

DATE: May 13, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Mancos School District wrapping up year with PBL Expo, performances and graduation

The class of 2026’s commencement ceremony will be held this weekend

DATE: May 13, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Dolores school board hears updates to new high school building and stormwater mitigation project

The board discussed teacher base pay and a potential track and field

DATE: May 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Sheriff’s blotter

Monday, March 16 9:04 p.m.: A deputy responded to a residence on Road K.2, Cortez, for a report of possible harassment. A woman said she received threatening text messages and emails fro...

DATE: May 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Police blotter

Thursday, April 30 5:28 p.m.: An officer responded to Cortez Mobile Home Park, 520 E. Second St., for a domestic violence incident. A woman reported seeing a man physically strike his gi...

DATE: May 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record