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A bigger show of floats this year for the Parade of Lights on Main Street Cortez

Seventy entries present this year into Cortez’s biggest holiday gathering

DATE: Dec 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

KSUT among public radio stations fighting Trump administration over funding cuts

Lawsuit claims executive order infringed on First Amendment rights

DATE: Dec 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gerald ‘Jerry’ Whited enters Montezuma County commissioner race

Whited worked with the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe for 14 years and now serves as its public safety director

DATE: Dec 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan National Forest announces seasonal road and trail closures

Closures are present in the Dolores, Columbine and Pagosa Ranger Districts

DATE: Dec 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County Commissioner Jim Candelaria receives Distinguished Service Award

Colorado Counties Inc. provided the award in recognition of commissioner’s leadership

DATE: Dec 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Ute Mountain Ute royalty rings bell for Salvation Army donations

DATE: Dec 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Second measles case reported in Montezuma County

County health department says anyone at Cold Stone Creamery on Nov. 26 from 3:30 – 6 p.m. might have been exposed

DATE: Dec 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

With SNAP under threat again, here’s a reminder of local food access

Legal battle over SNAP escalates between certain states, including Colorado, and Trump officials

DATE: Dec 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rachel Leonard’s plea in daughter’s death delayed by mental health evaluation

Hearing in 5-year-old Annika Sandoval’s case rescheduled for January and February

DATE: Dec 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez Police invite families to decorate community Christmas tree

The idea came from a lead dispatcher and returns for a second year

DATE: Dec 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mobile home residents nearing deal to purchase property north of Durango

Owner accepts residents’ $5.45 million offer over larger bids

DATE: Dec 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango faces funding gaps for housing, transit and infrastructure in 2026

City projects modest revenue growth, but challenges remain

DATE: Dec 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News