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As drought deepens, a Colorado ranching family prays for rain

Gov. Jared Polis declared a statewide emergency last week

DATE: Jun 13, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rodeo returns to Cortez, and so do traditions that surround it

Stories of the sporting spectacle: Thursday opens Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo’s 96th year

DATE: Jun 13, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two motorcyclists killed in separate crashes in La Plata County

One occurred on Camino del Rio in Durango; another took place on U.S. Highway 160 east of Bayfield

DATE: Jun 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Update: Sunflower Theatre cancels screening revisiting Fred Martinez’s life and legacy 25 years later

Showing of documentary ‘Two Spirits’ canceled Tuesday upon a family member’s request

DATE: Jun 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ag Valley Co-op announces college senior from Dolores as one of its interns

Internship is being held in Nebraska

DATE: Jun 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Mancos library director steps down

After working with staff post-COVID to revitalize the community space, executive director is moving on

DATE: Jun 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

New builds in Cortez required to be ready for solar energy and electric vehicles

City Council approve fire safety, ventilation updates and City Council new building codes

DATE: Jun 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County emergency manager cautions fire danger for several days

Officials contemplate emergency planning in case major fire

DATE: Jun 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Facing irrigation water shortage, Cortez supplements parks with potable water

Conquistador Golf Course, South Softball Complex to be prioritized as conservation measures enter effect

DATE: Jun 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Road work on U.S. 491 delays travel near Cortez airport, Maverick site

Expect up to 30-minute delays along highway through Friday, CDOT says

DATE: Jun 10, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

“Pretty abysmal”: dry May gives way to hot Southwest Colorado summer

Lack of rain and high winds threaten dangerous fire conditions

DATE: Jun 10, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez schedules water shut-off for valve replacement

The area surrounding South Chestnut and West Seventh Streets will be affected

DATE: Jun 10, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

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