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Montezuma-Cortez loses to Bayfield in IML opener

Wolverines subdue Panthers

DATE: Sep 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Fairgrounds’ indoor buildings to close for renovations

Outdoor facilities and scheduled events will not be affected; closures to remain in effect until November

DATE: Sep 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores board applauds community engagement at meeting but slips up recording for public comment section

Town Manager says IT issues will be addressed; Trustees choose to keep recording workshop discussion meetings

DATE: Sep 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Entries open for Montezuma-Cortez homecoming parade

Parade scheduled for Oct. 2

DATE: Sep 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Colorado Attorney General to speak in Cortez on Friday

AG Weiser announced in January he is running for Colorado governor

DATE: Sep 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Prescribed burns planned for Dolores Ranger District

Forest Service says burns will begin mid-September and may generate visible smoke

DATE: Sep 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Purgatory Resort’s new chairlift won’t open this winter as planned

Regulatory delays push construction to 2026; bike park expected to reopen next summer

DATE: Sep 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez’s Civil Air Patrol invites youths and parents to upcoming event

The event will introduce attendees to the Civil Air Patrol’s cadet program

DATE: Sep 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Update: Montezuma County Judge MacLaren could face removal for misconduct

Complaint alleges multiple acts, alleges judge misrepresented truth

DATE: Sep 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Crowd, 4-wheelers take over downtown during weeklong event

Four Corners 4x4 Week rumbled into Farmington on Labor Day for a lineup of weeklong events including guided trail rides, a 4x4 show and Downtown Takeover before the W.E. Rock Grand Nationals...

DATE: Sep 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango police chief reviews enforcement philosophy, five years of ticketing

Over 15,000 citations and double the warnings issued since 2020

DATE: Sep 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Crews wind down operations on Stoner Mesa Fire

About 150 from 600 crew remain assigned to the fire

DATE: Sep 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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