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Montezuma County ballots mail out next week ahead of June 30 primary

Candidates seek party validation in local, state and federal races

DATE: Jun 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Beloved steam tractor – a staple of Durango parades – to be auctioned

‘Old Abe’ was built by Jack Newbold using an 1898 steam engine

DATE: Jun 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez woman charged in motorcyclist’s death waives preliminary hearing

Shandine John’s case continues while defense develops report to inform plea negotiations

DATE: Jun 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Federal immigration officer accused of assault appears in La Plata County Court

Agent allegedly tossed woman’s cellphone, threw her to the ground

DATE: Jun 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Association of School Executives honor M-CHS principal as Rookie of the Year

Award acknowledges leadership, creativity and early results

DATE: Jun 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Earthship construction in McElmo Canyon invites volunteers

Ancient Echoes seeks help constructing bathhouse out of trashed or recycled materials

DATE: Jun 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma-Cortez High School grad appointed to Naval Academy

Others graduates receive honors, scholarships

DATE: Jun 3, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Free squash planting workshop to teach indigenous methods in Cortez

Good Sam’s Food Pantry to promote water resources and Indigenous knowledge in new gardening workshop

DATE: Jun 3, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

It’s not all about pay: Retaining Southwest Colorado’s workforce may mean adjusting to employee needs

‘Something’s not working, and yet we keep trying the same thing,’ business consultant says

DATE: Jun 3, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Polis to recognize KSUT executive director for creative leadership in Southwest Colorado

Tami Graham reflects on her work in public media and the arts

DATE: Jun 3, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores River Fest returns Saturday with music, river parade and daylong celebration

Festival is in its 21st year; gates open 10 a.m. at Joe Rowell Park

DATE: Jun 3, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Republican candidates to meet Wednesday ahead of primary

Forum will feature county clerk and commissioner candidates before June voting

DATE: Jun 2, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County ballots mail out next week ahead of June 30 primary

Beloved steam tractor – a staple of Durango parades – to be auctioned

Cortez woman charged in motorcyclist’s death waives preliminary hearing

Federal immigration officer accused of assault appears in La Plata County Court

Colorado Association of School Executives honor M-CHS principal as Rookie of the Year

Earthship construction in McElmo Canyon invites volunteers

Montezuma-Cortez High School grad appointed to Naval Academy

Free squash planting workshop to teach indigenous methods in Cortez

It’s not all about pay: Retaining Southwest Colorado’s workforce may mean adjusting to employee needs

Polis to recognize KSUT executive director for creative leadership in Southwest Colorado

Dolores River Fest returns Saturday with music, river parade and daylong celebration

Republican candidates to meet Wednesday ahead of primary

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