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Fourth firefighter dies from burn injuries in western Colorado blaze

Death comes almost month after he and colleagues overcome by flames near Utah border

DATE: Jul 25, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Kara Mikkelson and Clydesdale, Tilly, capture Showmanship Grand Champion at Montezuma County Fair

Pair will spar for title of Master Showman on Aug. 1

DATE: Jul 25, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rockslide closes Red Mountain Pass for about 5 hours Friday

4 to 5 feet of debris covered U.S. Highway 550 north of Silverton

DATE: Jul 24, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez woman pleads guilty in fatal DUI crash that killed motorcyclist

Sentencing hearing set for Sept. 18

DATE: Jul 24, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Student representative tells Cortez school board new phone policy needs paired with fuller instruction

Agreement reached with city for two school resource officers

DATE: Jul 24, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Recovery begins: Ferris Fire crews mitigate hazards of burned area northwest of Dolores

Containment climbs as crews chip fuels, gather hoses and inspect equipment headed to other wildfire responses

DATE: Jul 24, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County cleans up after thunderstorm downs trees and floods streets

Tuesday’s flash flood alert yielded intense afternoon hail and heavy rain

DATE: Jul 23, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Out-of-control SUV comes to rest in tree on north Durango property

Crash occurred along U.S. Highway 550 on Thursday

DATE: Jul 23, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos School District releases second draft of revised cellphone policy, seeks community input

Proposed guidelines aim to increase learning and focus by eliminating distractions

DATE: Jul 23, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Dolores seeks public comment before writing comprehensive plan update

Questionnaire found online available until July 31

DATE: Jul 23, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez quilt show to celebrate milestone anniversaries

Event will promote anniversary of U.S., Colorado, Cortez and more

DATE: Jul 22, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez Municipal Court to launch Teen Court program in August

If successfully completed, minor offenses will be removed from participating teens’ records

DATE: Jul 22, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Fourth firefighter dies from burn injuries in western Colorado blaze

Kara Mikkelson and Clydesdale, Tilly, capture Showmanship Grand Champion at Montezuma County Fair

Rockslide closes Red Mountain Pass for about 5 hours Friday

Cortez woman pleads guilty in fatal DUI crash that killed motorcyclist

Student representative tells Cortez school board new phone policy needs paired with fuller instruction

Recovery begins: Ferris Fire crews mitigate hazards of burned area northwest of Dolores

Montezuma County cleans up after thunderstorm downs trees and floods streets

Out-of-control SUV comes to rest in tree on north Durango property

Mancos School District releases second draft of revised cellphone policy, seeks community input

Dolores seeks public comment before writing comprehensive plan update

Cortez quilt show to celebrate milestone anniversaries

Cortez Municipal Court to launch Teen Court program in August

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