Montezuma School to Farm project official steps down, reflects on growth of projects

Education director will step in as interim executive director

SWOS board will conduct interviews for new director in April

Board also discusses bids for various projects around campus

PCC and CSU to host Native American Friday Academy

The academy focuses on areas of health care, environment and STEM

Durango mother accuses couple of illegally housing her transgender child

Sheriff’s Office says no law broken when teen fled to Vivian and JoAnn Smotherman’s home

Montezuma Land Conservancy’s Traditional Harvest Program awarded $299K

It plans to expand its reach to the greater Southwest region and grow its team

CPW asks Southwest Colorado residents to secure trash, other attractants as bears emerge

Region ranked second-highest for bear conflicts statewide last year

Community voices federal concerns at Coffee with the County in Cortez

‘We’re worried about public lands too,’ commissioner says

Forest Service invites interested outfitters and guiders to apply for 2026 season at McPhee

Submissions are due at 5 p.m. on April 30

Snowboarder dies after being found in tree well near Silverton

Officials have not determined cause of death

Montezuma-Cortez school district to host strategic planning meetings

District wants to receive feedback and ideas

3 killed and 15 hurt in a shooting at a park in Las Cruces

Between 50 and 60 handgun casings scattered across park

Cuts to Medicaid will impact services for all, Southwest Colorado medical providers say

Axis Health System, Mercy see financial strain if health care for low-income families is cut