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Southwest Conservation Corps launches adult day crew program in Montezuma County

Participants will gain entry-level experience in chainsaw operations, trail maintenance

DATE: Jul 16, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Montezuma County commissioners seek audit of sheriff’s office after disputing budget cuts claims

BOCC members say MCSO’s budget increased – not decreased – from 2025 to this year

DATE: Jul 15, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Chris Ballantine named CEO/publisher of Ballantine Communications

Next generation family member says he wants to listen, improve and innovate

DATE: Jul 15, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Colorado ranchers face ‘triple whammy’ amid fires, drought and high costs

Some Montezuma County officials worry ranchers will start to leave the region

DATE: Jul 15, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Daily thunderstorms return to Montezuma County

Shift from excessive heat to scattered storms eases drought, critical fire weather

DATE: Jul 14, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores School District raises teacher base pay, continues with track plans

The track would be part of the next phase of the district’s master plan

DATE: Jul 14, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Colorado hasn’t seen elevated cases of cyclosporiasis despite outbreaks elsewhere

‘Explosive diarrhea parasite’ from produce largely impacting New York, Michigan

DATE: Jul 14, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hesperus farmer and veteran gifted a Kubota tractor through Geared to Give program

‘Griggstead’ homestead founded in pursuit of a healthy lifestyle

DATE: Jul 14, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Inside the camp supporting 1,000 personnel on Ferris Fire

‘Little freestanding city’ includes showers, laundry services, catering, a medical unit and security

DATE: Jul 14, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

CPW enacts voluntary fishing closure on Animas, San Juan and Dolores rivers

Water temperatures consistently reaching 71 degrees and above in Southwest Colorado

DATE: Jul 13, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Incident meteorologists keep firefighters safe by tracking complex weather patterns that fuel wildfires

Sometimes fires create their own weather When wildfire tears through the landscape and teams are called in, firefighters are the first response team that comes to mind. While firefighters ma...

DATE: Jul 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Judge upholds Montezuma County commissioners’ denial of Dollar General permit

22nd Judicial District Court Judge Todd Plewe ruled in favor of the Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners in the latest court battle involving a long-standing Dollar General civil c...

DATE: Jul 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

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