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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

Health Without Barriers program to provide wellness sessions for families with teens

The next session will take place in July

DATE: Jun 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Cortez Middle School teacher Lissa Lycan named Colorado Teacher of the Year semifinalist

Lycan is an English language arts teacher

DATE: Jun 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Intersection upgrades to affect traffic in downtown Cortez through August

Signal improvements include ADA-compliant modifications

DATE: Jun 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Heading to the rodeo in Montezuma County? Here’s the weekend rundown

Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo weekend expects thousands

DATE: Jun 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Colorado representatives talk healthcare, criminal justice and data centers

Cleave Simpson and Katie Stewart find common ground in championing rural issues at state Capitol

DATE: Jun 8, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Onward! Foundation awards $137,700 in scholarships to Montezuma, Dolores County graduates

Recipients were awarded from a group of 15 scholarships

DATE: Jun 7, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Dolores River Fest honors the river with music under the sun

In its 21st year, the festival brings crowd to Joe Rowell Park with eight bands

DATE: Jun 7, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County emergency manager cautions fire danger for several days

Facing irrigation water shortage, Cortez supplements parks with potable water

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

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

Cortez schedules water shut-off for valve replacement

Health Without Barriers program to provide wellness sessions for families with teens

Cortez Middle School teacher Lissa Lycan named Colorado Teacher of the Year semifinalist

Intersection upgrades to affect traffic in downtown Cortez through August

Heading to the rodeo in Montezuma County? Here’s the weekend rundown

Southwest Colorado representatives talk healthcare, criminal justice and data centers

Onward! Foundation awards $137,700 in scholarships to Montezuma, Dolores County graduates

Dolores River Fest honors the river with music under the sun

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