In brief visit, Rep. Jeff Hurd meets commissioners, protesters in Durango

Congressman has yet to hold an in-person town hall

Mancos school board hears from people concerned about popular teacher’s status

There were concerns that the teacher’s contract had not been renewed for 2025-26

Cortez Middle School hosts annual career fair, inspiring eighth graders

The goal is to motivate students to go into high school with a purpose

Dolores teachers aim to foster love of math in students

Teachers learned new strategies and ideas at math conference

Update: Red flag warning and fire weather watch issued for Montezuma County, greater Southwest region

It’s in effect until Friday, April 25

Stratospheric balloon cruises over Southwest Colorado, sparks curiosity on way to Florida

Balloon caused rumors to fly as it passed over Hawaii

U.S. Congressman Jeff Hurd visits with Montezuma County commissioners

Conversation covered things like rural health care, public lands and the National Conservation Area for the Upper Dolores

Vehicle crash cuts power to Durango High School, rec center and other facilities

Most services restored by 1:50 p.m. Tuesday

Vandals, undeterred by fences, leave their mark at Bakers Bridge north of Durango

Graffiti on cliffs defaces natural landscape, upsets residents

Navajo advocates say prez’s approval of uranium transport, Trump coal order feels like a betrayal

Longtime advocate says ‘Man in the black hat’ and ‘Mr. yellow hair’ are getting too close

Southwest Colorado DA backs social media bill that Polis may veto

‘We want to get predators off the platforms,’ District Attorney Sean Murray says

Montezuma-Cortez school district shares meeting dates for proposed elementary reorganization

The district is hoping to garner feedback from parents and the community