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Southwest water seminar to highlight drought, wildfire and headwaters issues

Water district launches sign-ups for March seminar in Ignacio

DATE: Feb 21, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores Rotary Club to host bingo night in support of Operation Graduation

Operation Graduation provides high school graduates a safe and fun space to celebrate graduation night

DATE: Feb 21, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Mercy Hospital enters lockdown after ‘credible bomb threat’

Regional hospital went into lockdown late Saturday afternoon

DATE: Feb 21, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bloomfield’s sand fracking operation continues to take shape

‘There’s going to be some growing pains,’ Brockinton says

DATE: Feb 21, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos-based photographer exposes ‘Inner Light’ in new book

Brian Killigrew’s new coffee table book traverses harrowing journeys and artistic discoveries

DATE: Feb 20, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez Mayor Rachel Medina prepares to say goodbye

Medina can’t entirely tear herself away from city government, but she’ll try

DATE: Feb 20, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

County officials to push early messaging on wildfire safety, prevention

March session to discuss fire mitigation on properties

DATE: Feb 20, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield town board approves annexation of 100-acre ranch, plans to consider annexing another

Annexations are first of their kind to utilize 2024 zoning to maintain and encourage farming within town limits

DATE: Feb 20, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

New advancement vice president and foundation CEO named at Fort Lewis College

Texas-based candidate will serve in both roles

DATE: Feb 20, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Clark Craig named Citizen of the Year at Southwest Colorado Rocks Awards

Ignacio and Bayfield debuted in rebranded Durango Rocks ceremony

DATE: Feb 20, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan County Commission moves to challenge state gaming decision

Petition for judicial review seeks to overturn state vote allowing Western Gaming LLC to move SunRay Park & Casino operations to Clovis

DATE: Feb 20, 2026 | CATEGORY: Sports

Colorado Department of Education opens nominations for 2027 Teacher of the Year

Residents are invited to nominate teachers for the honor

DATE: Feb 20, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education