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Cortez mayor welcomes international peace runners

Members of the Sri Chinmoy Oneness Home Peace Run are traveling across the country

DATE: May 27, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

See who rode in the 2026 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic ‘Road Race’

About 830 riders participated in this year’s Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Road Race. Here are the names of those who rode. Abbot, Kevin - Denver Abfalterer, Quinn - Los Alamos NM Adams, Henry ...

DATE: May 27, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire ban takes effect Thursday in unincorporated parts of Montezuma County

Officials cite wind, drought and drying grasses as concerns

DATE: May 27, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez recognized for excellence in financial transparency

Recognition comes after 2016 embezzlement, delinquent audits

DATE: May 26, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

See who rode in the 54th Iron Horse Bicycle Classic ‘Citizen Tour’

More than 900 riders participated in this year’s Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Citizens Tour. Here are the names of those who rode. Abbey, James - Durango Abercrombie, Robert - Durango Adams, J...

DATE: May 26, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

At bus stops across Durango, these volunteers try to shield families from ICE

A network of ‘confirmers’ alerts community members to immigration activity in Southwest Colorado

DATE: May 26, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma-Cortez school board tables salary decision, requests audit of pay structure

District also outlines elementary restructuring initiative

DATE: May 25, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Cortez, Rico residents honor fallen service members on Memorial Day

Cortez American Legion's Honor Guard held ceremonies remembering soldiers killed in action

DATE: May 25, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

How fire agencies across Southwest Colorado work together to get ahead of wildfire season

Federal, state and local firefighters coordinate to assess danger, respond to emergencies

DATE: May 25, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

M-CHS graduates urged to embrace their journey at commencement

Seventh grade teacher delivers moving address to students

DATE: May 24, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Dolores High School graduates contemplate what’s next after ceremony Friday

Speaker gives special gift to the 38 members of the Class of 2026

DATE: May 23, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Three Montezuma County graduates receive Rodney Ems Memorial Golf Scholarships

Amita Crowley will continue her golf career at the collegiate level

DATE: May 23, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education