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Our view: Shorter run-ups, please

They’re off to the races. We wish it were not so soon. For term-limited Jared Polis’ seat, we’re aware of over two dozen candidates. Among the better known, Sen. Mark Baisley and state Rep. Scott Bot...

DATE: Apr 24, 2025 CATEGORY: Editorials

Dove Creek rides high with doubleheader sweep over Dolores

The Bulldogs (7-7 overall, 4-0 District 1-1A league) head into league play on a high note, riding a three-game winning streak after overpowering the Bears (1-15 overall, 0-8 2A San Juan league) on Tue...

DATE: Apr 24, 2025 CATEGORY: Sports

Where’s the justice?

If you can’t trust the District Court system, who can you trust? A lady embezzles $356 off a Visa credit card of mine, and turns herself into police. I keep calling the police, and see her in a survei...

DATE: Apr 24, 2025 CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

From archives to stage: Montezuma Heritage Museum will bring local history to life

A poem written by a settler in Yellow Jacket inspired a compilation of local stories from the past that will soon take the stage in Cortez. “The minute I read it, I said, ‘Oh we’ve got to do a progra...

DATE: Apr 24, 2025 CATEGORY: Local News

First Native American judge in 11th District is sworn in

An overflow crowd gathered in San Juan County Commission chambers on Friday to witness history as Brenna Clani-Washinawatok, a Navajo Nation member and standout legal professional, was sworn in as the...

DATE: Apr 24, 2025 CATEGORY: Tri-Cities

Montezuma-Cortez school board hears about solar panels and grad caps at meeting

During their April meeting, the Montezuma-Cortez school board heard about solar, graduation caps and graduation requirements and approved the new salary schedule. The board also celebrated the seniors...

DATE: Apr 24, 2025 CATEGORY: Education

SWOS board announces hiring of new executive director at meeting

At their May board meeting, the Southwest Open School board announced their new director and accepted an irrigation bid. The board first discussed recent irrigation bids for an irrigation system. The...

DATE: Apr 24, 2025 CATEGORY: Education

Dove Creek local becomes Colorado’s first female bridge engineer

Natasha (Funk) Butler has made history as Colorado’s first female state bridge engineer, a milestone that reflects her dedication, expertise and deep-rooted connection to her home state. Butler, 34, w...

DATE: Apr 24, 2025 CATEGORY: Community

In brief visit, Rep. Jeff Hurd meets commissioners, protesters in Durango

As he entered the La Plata County Board Room on Wednesday morning, U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd stopped to greet constituents wearing matching yellow T-shirts in the front row. “We have shook hands,” he said ...

DATE: Apr 23, 2025 CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma-Cortez shines in league opener against Pagosa Springs

The Panthers’ hopes of another deep postseason run became more tangible as they secured a doubleheader sweep over Intermountain League rival Pagosa Springs at Parque de Vida field on Monday. They edge...

DATE: Apr 23, 2025 CATEGORY: Sports