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With cuts coming to Proposition 123, Colorado’s budget crisis is about to make its housing crisis worse

State budget plan cuts $130 million, targets affordable rental housing

DATE: Apr 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

County commissioners reject summer meal proposal

Board raises concerns over long-term financial risk, staffing capacity and whether schools should lead meal distribution

DATE: Apr 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Local News Day is Thursday

Dear Readers, On April 9, news organizations across the country will recognize Local News Day. It is a moment to reflect on the role local journalism plays in communities like ours and why t...

DATE: Apr 8, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Coroner identifies man killed in head-on crash south of Ridgway

Driver, passengers were ‘unrestrained’ in vehicle, Colorado State Patrol says

DATE: Apr 8, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fifteen Bayfield School District staff members accept buyouts amid budget cuts

District projects $1.39 million in savings for 2026-27

DATE: Apr 8, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Suicide awareness bus looks to make Cortez its home base

After five years on the road, the Suicide Awareness Bus seeks a permanent home in Cortez

DATE: Apr 8, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Health System to launch new electronic health record system in April

The new system will integrate information from multiple systems into one

DATE: Apr 8, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sand Canyon Therapy launches Community Initiative to boost training and rural mental health access

The nonprofit hopes to bring funding and access to care and training to Montezuma County

DATE: Apr 8, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Middle East veterans reflect on past wars as Iran conflict enters sixth week

Vet warns of risks tied to regime change

DATE: Apr 8, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Update: Cortez voters elect five council members, approve three charter changes

Osborn, Spruell and Wolf win top spots in City Council election

DATE: Apr 7, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Community pushback grows over mining exploration in La Platas

Metallic Minerals questioned about water use, access and long-term impacts at Durango open house

DATE: Apr 7, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Aztec man arrested after 15-hour standoff with SWAT teams

Suspect allegedly shot at police drone and robot before being taken into custody

DATE: Apr 7, 2026 | CATEGORY: New Mexico