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Second measles case reported in Montezuma County

County health department says anyone at Cold Stone Creamery on Nov. 26 from 3:30 – 6 p.m. might have been exposed

DATE: Dec 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

With SNAP under threat again, here’s a reminder of local food access

Legal battle over SNAP escalates between certain states, including Colorado, and Trump officials

DATE: Dec 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rachel Leonard’s plea in daughter’s death delayed by mental health evaluation

Hearing in 5-year-old Annika Sandoval’s case rescheduled for January and February

DATE: Dec 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez Police invite families to decorate community Christmas tree

The idea came from a lead dispatcher and returns for a second year

DATE: Dec 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mobile home residents nearing deal to purchase property north of Durango

Owner accepts residents’ $5.45 million offer over larger bids

DATE: Dec 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango faces funding gaps for housing, transit and infrastructure in 2026

City projects modest revenue growth, but challenges remain

DATE: Dec 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Snowstorm blankets Southwest Colorado; more on the way

Flights largely unaffected, but icy roads make for slick driving conditions

DATE: Dec 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Can Durango build a city hall and police station by October 2028? A firm says yes

Initial designs and cost estimates expected in February or March

DATE: Dec 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

City of Durango adopts new landscaping rules limiting ‘nonfunctional turf’

Code applies to future commercial, large residential projects

DATE: Dec 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Snowy Futures Fair helps students learn about potential careers after high school

150 kids and 65 tables of adults attended the Montelores Futures Fair

DATE: Dec 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Montezuma-Cortez High School to host free holiday Concert and Crafts event

Artisans and vendors can register a table before the event

DATE: Dec 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Five new Montezuma-Cortez school board members sworn in

Five new members joined the Montezuma-Cortez RE-1 school board Tuesday during a special meeting where officers were selected. The new members, elected in the Nov.4 election and certified by ...

DATE: Dec 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Second measles case reported in Montezuma County

With SNAP under threat again, here’s a reminder of local food access

Rachel Leonard’s plea in daughter’s death delayed by mental health evaluation

Cortez Police invite families to decorate community Christmas tree

Mobile home residents nearing deal to purchase property north of Durango

Durango faces funding gaps for housing, transit and infrastructure in 2026

Snowstorm blankets Southwest Colorado; more on the way

Can Durango build a city hall and police station by October 2028? A firm says yes

City of Durango adopts new landscaping rules limiting ‘nonfunctional turf’

Snowy Futures Fair helps students learn about potential careers after high school

Montezuma-Cortez High School to host free holiday Concert and Crafts event

Five new Montezuma-Cortez school board members sworn in

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