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Jaynes Corp., Dolores school district seek local subcontractors for building project

The first phase of the building project has already begun

DATE: Jul 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Montezuma-Cortez school district gears up for 2025-26 school year

The first day of school is Monday, Aug. 11

DATE: Jul 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Here’s a look at real estate in Montezuma County, according to Four Corners Board of Realtors

Numbers provided by the Realtors board show that housing market has remained stable in the area

DATE: Jul 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Update: City invites public to weigh in on ‘magic mushrooms’ regulations

City adopting rules on how it will oversee centers that cultivate or administer psychedelic mushrooms

DATE: Jul 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Have monsoons arrived in Southwest Colorado?

Durango likely to see more spotty showers as August nears

DATE: Jul 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Stage 1 fire restrictions take effect across San Juan National Forest

Restrictions are in place for campfires and smoking

DATE: Jul 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighters working 111-acre fire in remote part of southwest La Plata County

Blaze reportedly started by natural causes

DATE: Jul 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Crash on U.S. Highway 160 west of Durango closes westbound lane

Two people taken to Mercy Hospital

DATE: Jul 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘A once-in-a-lifetime situation’: Casey Brennan helped save man who fell 80 feet near Ice Lakes

Fellow hiker literally gave shirt off his back to help fall victim

DATE: Jul 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Update: Colorado wildlife officials order emergency fishing operation as Summit Reservoir drains

State removes bag and possession limits in effort to salvage fish population

DATE: Jul 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Advance reservations down, day-of trips up on Durango-Silverton train

Railroad sees shifts in how people ride, reflecting broader tourism trends

DATE: Jul 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Lamp Post Creative Learning Center opens in Cortez

The learning center was dreamed up by former MCHS drama director and his wife

DATE: Jul 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education