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Cortez police report missing teen is safe, returning home

Shaylin Odell was reported missing after days without contact

DATE: Apr 29, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man convicted of child sexual assault in Cortez

After previous arrests for child sexual abuse and domestic violence, Utah resident Shayne Rowley has been convicted in Cortez

DATE: Apr 29, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County Republican commissioner debate for Wednesday canceled

Rescheduling to occur near or after May 6 county clerk debate

DATE: Apr 29, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Update: Cortez City Council inaugurates new members, appoints Dennis Spruell mayor

Elected City Council candidates were sworn in and the new mayor and mayor pro tem selected

DATE: Apr 28, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mystery truck rolls through Cortez, briefly pausing traffic and sparking questions

Empty vessel tied to Thacker Pass lithium project in Nevada

DATE: Apr 28, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Enterprise plans 18-mile pipeline replacement after 92,000-gallon gasoline spill

La Plata County commissioners criticize lack of public outreach

DATE: Apr 28, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College names new diversity affairs vice president

Christine Nelson will take lead on reconciliation, tribal nation partnerships and student belonging

DATE: Apr 28, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos teen earns Girl Scout Gold Award with formal dress lending program

Olivia Jukes established the dress lending closet for her peers

DATE: Apr 28, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Mancos PTA launches membership drive

The Mancos PTA is encouraging parents, teachers and community members to join the organization and help support students and families. The PTA supports teacher appreciation efforts, family m...

DATE: Apr 28, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Sexual abuse in jails bill clears temporary red light

Senate Judiciary Committee sends legislation through to appropriations

DATE: Apr 27, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County’s Fire Ready Expo planned for May

Attendees can expect panels on new code, power shutoffs and family-friendly games

DATE: Apr 27, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Resident class-action lawsuit against La Plata Electric Association dismissed

Judge finds LPEA’s board of directors did not violate co-op’s bylaws

DATE: Apr 27, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

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