Cortez school board faces criticism about leadership, low pay and low performance

State board recommends that Mesa Elementary be managed outside district

City of Cortez discusses housing needs through new assessment

Assessment addresses the gap in jobs and homes in the area

Dolores school board approves raises for teachers and staff

Board ended up giving teachers a larger raise than planned

Osprey Packs and other volunteers help install erosion reducing structures as part of Restore grant

Group installed 14 Zeedyk structures

LOR Foundation, Brand Central donate trailer, signage to Montezuma County Girl Scouts

Girl Scouts of Colorado Troop 22619 recently received a donated trailer from the LOR Foundation, complete with signage donated by Brand Central of Cortez. The trailer will be used in the tro...

Cortez school District Accountability Committee hosts a family engagement dinner

Director of Colorado Family, School and Community Partnerships speaks to participants

Cortez-area agencies report increase in fentanyl arrests and pill forms

Fentanyl seizures increase; new pill forms discovered

Montezuma County plans workshops for outdoor recreation plan

Montezuma County plans to host two outdoor recreation workshops facilitated by RPI Consulting. The first, on Tuesday, May 16, is set for 6-7:30 p.m. at the Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railr...

Removal of invasive Russian olive and tamarisk begins with help of Restore grant

Invasive species are contributing to drought and loss of animal habitat

Local barbecue to bring awareness to veteran suicide

The barbecue is open to all members of the community who wish to learn more about suicide prevention

Adult Education Center is holding a GED graduation ceremony

The Durango and Cortez Adult Education Centers are announcing the spring GED/High School Equivalency graduation ceremonies. The Durango graduation is from 6-7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31 at th...

League of Women Voters to host school board forum on May 11

The forum will teach attendees how to run for their local school boards