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Cortez finance and tourism directors cautiously optimistic

City benefiting from domestic visitors and growing development; inflation and low consumer confidence remain concerns

DATE: May 29, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

13 things to know about mining exploration in the La Plata Mountains

Metallic Minerals plans to resume drilling as soon as this summer

DATE: May 29, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man faces drug trafficking charges after undercover operation in Four Corners

Carlos Miramontes was arrested at Ute Mountain Casino for allegedly trafficking 38 pounds of meth, 51,000 fentanyl pills

DATE: May 28, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Free family wellness program comes to Cortez in June

Six-week course for teens and parents focuses on cooking, stress management

DATE: May 28, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dwayne Romero says experience and service set him apart in CD3 race

Democratic candidate talks affordability, public lands and rural concerns

DATE: May 28, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Alex Kelloff says CD3 needs stronger rural representation

Democratic congressional candidate talks affordability, health care and public lands

DATE: May 28, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez City Council proclaims June Pride Month amid disagreement

Two councilors voted ‘no’ after lengthy debate

DATE: May 28, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. Highway 550 to fully close Monday between Silverton and Molas Pass

One-day road work to impact northbound, southbound travelers for seven hours

DATE: May 27, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

How do feds calculate fire danger when setting those colorful metered signs?

‘Low,’ ‘high,’ ‘extreme’: A regional forecasting tool is used to determine threat levels

DATE: May 27, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez leases surplus municipal water for agricultural operations

‘It’s better than nothing,’ city manager says

DATE: May 27, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

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