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Teacher shortage at Cortez Middle School hurts student performance, staff say

Principal cites larger classes, superintendent’s 'zero response’

DATE: Sep 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hesperus Ski Area to remain closed for 2025-26 season

Hope remains that one day lifts will resume spinning at local hill

DATE: Sep 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man arrested on alleged ties to Cortez gas station robbery in 2023

Andrew Garrett Barry allegedly stole a box of Snickers and $750

DATE: Sep 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Superintendent Tom Burris resigns after three years in the Montezuma-Cortez district

Burris gives board 60 days to find a new superintendent

DATE: Sep 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Reaction to Kirk assassination comes to Cortez: School is silent about teacher

Concerns have been expressed after ‘concerning’ comments from a RE-1 teacher

DATE: Sep 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Faith

Who are the candidates of the Mancos RE-6 school board?

The candidates are vying for two open seats

DATE: Sep 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Mancos to consider letting Riverwood RV Resort operate year-round

Restrictions intended to prevent a mobile home park

DATE: Sep 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

GOCO announces $3M for outdoor programs for Montezuma, Ute Mountain Ute youths pending board vote

$2.1 million would go to Montezuma Inspire Coalition and $900k for a new Ute group

DATE: Sep 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School using cafeteria scraps to feed pigs, ducks and chickens

Rural students leading way in district’s food recycling program

DATE: Sep 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Overdoses from secondhand fentanyl exposure highly unlikely, experts say

Health officials urge caution, but say don’t be scared to administer aid to overdose victims

DATE: Sep 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores fails insurance audit, might need to pay $63k to replace overheating bleachers

Town explores other options to address bleachers ahead of upcoming budgetary workshop

DATE: Sep 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Symposium addresses youth mental health in Southwest Colorado

Children’s Hospital Colorado hosts two-day conference for youth care professionals at Fort Lewis College

DATE: Sep 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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