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CDOT road work – beginning Monday on Red Mountain Pass – to cause travel delays

Construction between Ouray and Silverton scheduled to last through much of September

DATE: Jul 17, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Food insecurity impacts La Plata County’s residents in range of ways

‘This really is an issue affecting many of our friends and neighbors,’ food equity leader says

DATE: Jul 17, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Colorado tourism down as drought and fire deter visitors

Officials worry about the economy, health of businesses long term

DATE: Jul 17, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Patron Nightclub in Cortez denied liquor license renewal

2-year-old business can no longer legally serve alcohol, officials rule

DATE: Jul 16, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

A letter to readers from the new publisher at BCI

At Ballantine Communications, we are fortunate to serve a community as wide-ranging and diverse as ours in a landscape composed of high deserts and jetting mountains. I, myself, have been fo...

DATE: Jul 16, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Growth on Ferris Fire halts; containment reaches 53%

Incident managers: Spread stopped, allowing crews to focus on hot spots, repair work

DATE: Jul 16, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

City of Cortez adopts AI policy

Officials stress importance of human oversight

DATE: Jul 16, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dollar store ruling prompts Montezuma County to consider land-use code revisions

Judge rules for county but says ‘arguably, the code is poor public policy’

DATE: Jul 16, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

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