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October trial set for Cortez mother accused of daughter’s death

Rachel Leonard’s attorney says expert witness is ‘critical’ to defense

DATE: May 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez to shut off water Monday for Seventh Street water line project

Water will be unavailable for nearby homes for most of the day

DATE: May 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos to impose mandatory outdoor watering restrictions for summer

Guidelines will remain in place until Sept. 30

DATE: May 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez woman pleads not guilty in Veterans Park beating case

Attorney says plea agreement discussions remain active

DATE: May 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Florida Road roundabout art sculpture damaged again in Durango

90-year-old driver lost control of vehicle, took out one of two remaining cyclist sculptures

DATE: May 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez author honors father in Chicken Soup for the Soul’s latest release

After a life traversing and writing about the U.S., Curt Melliger is still enamored with his country

DATE: May 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Wilds Tavern opens at former Switchback Taco site

Owners announced plans to convert taco shop into new concept in late March

DATE: May 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lewis-Arriola Elementary accepts John Irwin School of Excellence Award

The school learned they would be recipients in early April

DATE: May 8, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Candidates discuss election security and voter education at Montezuma County Clerk debate

Republicans Lenetta Shull and Jerri Frizzell make their pitch to voters ahead of primary

DATE: May 8, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mesa Verde Gardeners to hold 16th annual plant sale at new location

Part of the proceeds will be donated to local food shelters

DATE: May 8, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

KKV Development proposes 12 rental and for-sale homes for downtown Dolores

Residents raise concerns over scale of proposed three-story build near Third Street, Riverside

DATE: May 8, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Private helicopter crashes at Durango-La Plata County Airport

Two men, ages 31 and 61, were inside the aircraft

DATE: May 7, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

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