US eases some Russian oil sanctions but crude prices stay high The U.S. is temporarily easing some sanctions on Russian oil shipments, reflecting global concerns o...

Southwest Life

US eases some Russian oil sanctions but crude prices stay high
Trump says US bombed military sites on an island vital to Iran's oil network
First City Council candidate forum showcases conflicting visions of Cortez
Old Dominion shooter was released from prison early after completing drug program
Man who rammed vehicle into Michigan synagogue was from Lebanon
Man who rammed into Michigan synagogue had just lost family in an Israeli strike in Lebanon

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US eases some Russian oil sanctions but crude prices stay high
Trump says US bombed military sites on an island vital to Iran's oil network
First City Council candidate forum showcases conflicting visions of Cortez
Old Dominion shooter was released from prison early after completing drug program
Man who rammed vehicle into Michigan synagogue was from Lebanon
Man who rammed into Michigan synagogue had just lost family in an Israeli strike in Lebanon

Dear Abby

Romance between relatives upsets friends

Travel

Dazzling Ice Castles draw tourists to Colorado and other states
New landmark recognizes Chinese contributions to Yosemite
Egypt bets on ancient finds to pull tourism out of pandemic

Community

Thank you for supporting the library
Doris Day Animal Foundation awards $10,000 grant to Denkai Animal Sanctuary
Cortez announces job openings, council candidate session
Cortez Adventist Christian School to host International Food Fair fundraiser
Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office to host annual awards
Thank you for making the Parade of Lights happen

And the West is History

And the West is History: D&RGW ‘Bumblebee’ Engine No. 268 – 1952
And the West is History: Durango Colonial-era themed school program – 1914
And the West is History: Fort Lewis College – 1963
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Columns

Lessons from the Sandbox
Stopping the gossip cycle
Chess Corner
Open lanes
Lessons from the Sandbox
Poison in the well

Videos & Photos

Community Calendar: What’s happening in the Cortez area
CORTEZ Saturday, March 14 MOCO improv comedy night, 7 p.m., Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St. Nothing...
Aztec High wrestling captures 22nd state team championship
A total of five Tiger wrestlers brought home individual titles, Bloomfield’s Caylee Miller captures back-to-back state titles in girls wrestling tourney
Photos/video: Silverton Skijoring
Durango City Council shows unanimous support for electric fencing, bear mats
Proposed rules include $50 fee, safety and placement standards
Photos: Snowdown Light Parade 2026
Snowdown Light Parade offers a journey back in time
Dinosaurs, prospectors and chain saws, oh my!
Durango High School students trade class for anti-ICE protest
‘Skipping our lessons to teach you one,’ read one sign
Mobile home residents north of Durango vote ‘yes’ to purchase property
97.5% in approval of purchasing the mobile home property north of Durango
Tina Peters involved in prison altercation, Department of Corrections says
Former election appears to grab another inmate by the neck and shove her
Photos and video: Locomotive No. 20
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