Montezuma-Cortez school district receives primarily positive outlook in state teacher survey

Results were down compared with rest of the state

Navajo Nation president denies alleged sexual misconduct

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren addressed the allegations that Vice President Richelle Montoya said he sexually harassed her last year

Rural Coloradans show support for abortion-rights amendment

Initiative 89, aiming to protect abortion rights in Colorado by including it in the state’s constitution, made it on the 2024 general election ballot

In a sustained drought, water solutions grant supports agricultural innovation

Funding from the LOR Foundation allows farmers to experiment with unique and heritage grains and seeds

Human trafficking conference highlights need for awareness, reporting

Numbers continue to increase in state, nation

Montezuma School District providing free meals for local youths in summer

There is no cost to sign up for the program

Sabotage deflates experience for Iron Horse Bicycle Classic riders

Sharp tacks scattered on road puncture tires for about 50 riders

Healing Field puts memorial in Memorial Day

Hundreds attend ceremony, reading of deceased service members’ names

Farmers Market: Hog Heaven Honey also sells the bees

Tina and Neil Sebestyen also remove unwanted bees

Tuxon Ranch in southwest La Plata County has big plans involving equine education

New leadership for ranch near Breen working with Durango School District

Photo gallery: Montezuma-Cortez commencement

On Thursday, the Montezuma-Cortez school district bid farewell to the Class of 2024

Photo gallery: Dolores High School commencement

Lasting roughly 75 minutes from start to applause-heavy finish, commencement concluded DHS’ 2023-24 school year and began with senior Layne Hedgren singing “The Star-Spangled Banner.”Superin...