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Mancos school board celebrates midyear graduates, receives MLO committee update

Seven students graduated; 21 qualify for regional science fair

DATE: Jan 28, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Cortez testing single-stream recycling method

Residents asked to continue separating recycling during three-week trial

DATE: Jan 28, 2026 | CATEGORY: Community

Cortez birthing center earns national birthing‑friendly designation

Honor follows community effort that kept Southwest Memorial center from closing in 2023

DATE: Jan 27, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Eli Tomac of Cortez places third at action-packed Supercross in Anaheim

Colorado native won his heat race leading into the main event

DATE: Jan 27, 2026 | CATEGORY: Sports

Upcoming community reading program to highlight public service

The program will culminate with a group discussion and panel

DATE: Jan 24, 2026 | CATEGORY: Community

Dolores school district club offers opportunities for students to ski and snowboard

Two dates remain for the winter season

DATE: Jan 24, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Police blotter

Thursday, Jan. 15 10:09 a.m. An officer responded to the Montezuma County Detention Center, 730 E. Driscoll St., to serve a warrant on a man in custody. 26000081 11:11 a.m. An officer respo...

DATE: Jan 23, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Dolores Middle School FFA president wins AgVocate Contest Junior Division

Lexi Simmons’ winning presentation was on sheep handling and husbandry

DATE: Jan 22, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Sheriff’s blotter

Friday, Jan. 2 (incident Dec. 19–29, 2025) 3:15 p.m.: A deputy responded to a residence on Road 27.7 in Dolores for a report of package theft from a mailbox. An Amazon delivery was confirmed...

DATE: Jan 22, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record