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Calving season arrives – but vets are in short supply in Southwest Colorado

La Plata County faces shortage of large-animal veterinarians

DATE: Apr 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

More than 1,000 feet of new sidewalks, ramps and drainage coming to Mancos streets

Construction starts early May, and will wrap up in September

DATE: Apr 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos Valley Chorus hits the road again

Their spring tour is right around the corner

DATE: Apr 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Trump says Columbus Day will now just be Columbus Day

President won’t recognize Indigenous Peoples Day

DATE: Apr 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: AP New Mexico

Cortez school district starts webpage for updates on plan for elementaries

The Montezuma-Cortez school district has created a webpage to update parents and other stakeholders about the proposed elementary reorganization. The reorganization would change Kemper Eleme...

DATE: Apr 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Colorado gubernatorial candidate stands up to Trump administration

State Attorney General Phil Weiser says federal law enforcement must be held accountable

DATE: Apr 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos/video: Galloping along

The Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

DATE: Apr 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

The LOR Foundation reflects on four years in Cortez

April marked four years in town, and it has funded 316 projects in that time

DATE: Apr 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Boost your crisis response skills at Psychological First Aid course in Cortez

It’s free to attend on May 6-7 at the Sheriff’s Office

DATE: Apr 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sheriff’s blotter

Wednesday, April 2 ​ 9:16 a.m. An aggressive inmate was restrained and tased after attempting to kick a deputy at the Montezuma County Detention Center, 730 E. Driscoll St. ​ Case #MC250291 ...

DATE: Apr 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Aztec Public Library wheels out new privacy booth

Sound booth can be used for podcasts, online meetings, telehealth

DATE: Apr 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Juan Sanchez announces public land commissioner candidacy

A Q&A with the first person to join the race to oversee New Mexico’s state lands

DATE: Apr 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

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