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Mancos school board thanks community for mill levy approval

Board hears first student report of school year At its monthly meeting, the Mancos RE-6 school board expressed gratitude to the community for passing the mill levy, heard its first student b...

DATE: Nov 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Dolores Ski and Outdoor Gear Swap set for Dec. 6

Proceeds will benefit Operation Graduation

DATE: Nov 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Cortez overcollected tax for years despite 2018 vote to reduce it

City Council looks to pass ordinance establishing tax originally lowered by voters to fund Recreation Center

DATE: Nov 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores to hold public hearing on ‘must’ water rates increases

Public hearing on Monday evening; final vote scheduled Dec. 8

DATE: Nov 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores seeks bids for $102K river rehab project

Bids due Nov. 19 for no-rise project through CPW’s Fishing is Fun grant program

DATE: Nov 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

ICE debate stirs tension at legislative forum in Dolores

Lawmakers’ update on Colorado’s special session ends in emotional exchange

DATE: Nov 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Memories of Mayaguez: From below the sea to the high desert

Navy veteran and DAV adjutant Wes Soule reflects on a 50-year-old hijacking incident, Jimmy Carter’s inauguration, submarine life and return to civilian life

DATE: Nov 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sheriff’s blotter

Saturday, Sept. 27 4:38 p.m.: Deputies arrived at a residence on the 14500 block of Road G in Montezuma County for a reported break-in. Security cameras captured a man stealing an air compr...

DATE: Nov 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango blacksmith forges artistic hardware for homes

Owner wants to open storefront to display iron knobs, handles, rods and hooks

DATE: Nov 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College student board reverses decision on Turning Point USA chapter

Organization granted formal club status; ASFLC gives no rationale for change of heart

DATE: Nov 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Community Calendar: What’s happening in the Cortez area

CORTEZ Saturday, Nov. 8 Legislative Update, hosted by the League of Women Voters-Montezuma County, 10:15 a.m. to noon, Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Free. Updatres from Sen. Cle...

DATE: Nov 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Defense expert testifies on consent and memory in Wall’s sex-assault trial

Prosecutors highlight past testimony in Cosby, Weinstein trials

DATE: Nov 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News