Montezuma County celebrates Earth Day

Volunteers cleaned parks in Cortez; Battle Rock students cleaned on Road G

From archives to stage: Montezuma Heritage Museum will bring local history to life

‘Voices From the Past’ play is coming up at Cortez’s Sunflower Theatre

Montezuma-Cortez school board hears about solar panels and grad caps at meeting

Superintendent Tom Burris is in discussions with JUWI, Inc. about adding solar panels to campus

SWOS board announces hiring of new executive director at meeting

Katri Rittenhouse worked at SWOS for three years

In brief visit, Rep. Jeff Hurd meets commissioners, protesters in Durango

Congressman has yet to hold an in-person town hall

Mancos school board hears from people concerned about popular teacher’s status

There were concerns that the teacher’s contract had not been renewed for 2025-26

Cortez Middle School hosts annual career fair, inspiring eighth graders

The goal is to motivate students to go into high school with a purpose

Dolores teachers aim to foster love of math in students

Teachers learned new strategies and ideas at math conference

Update: Red flag warning and fire weather watch issued for Montezuma County, greater Southwest region

It’s in effect until Friday, April 25

Stratospheric balloon cruises over Southwest Colorado, sparks curiosity on way to Florida

Balloon caused rumors to fly as it passed over Hawaii

U.S. Congressman Jeff Hurd visits with Montezuma County commissioners

Conversation covered things like rural health care, public lands and the National Conservation Area for the Upper Dolores

Vehicle crash cuts power to Durango High School, rec center and other facilities

Most services restored by 1:50 p.m. Tuesday