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Over five miles of the Mancos River now protected by Montezuma Land Conservancy

Conservation project on the west fork of the Mancos River is completed

DATE: Apr 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County Sheriff yet to decide on fire ban; office recommends pile burning in wet conditions

Sheriff’s Office says deliberations on a fire ban are ongoing

DATE: Apr 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Freeze watch issued for Cortez and surrounding areas, threatening crops

National Weather Service warns overnight cold temperatures could impact crops in the midst of a dry and hot season

DATE: Apr 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two women survive overdoses at La Plata County Jail

Sheriff says more community addiction resources needed to curb incidents

DATE: Apr 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Federal judge rules Trump’s NPR, PBS funding cuts unconstitutional

KSUT in Ignacio and other Colorado stations among plaintiffs in First Amendment case

DATE: Mar 31, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

$9,000 donated to Mancos Public Library for new public and staff computers

Ahead of the busy summer season, the Mancos Public Library will install new public and staff computers with enhanced security and reliability

DATE: Mar 31, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Boggy Draw Beat Down drops 60-mile race, adds adaptive category for 2026

Dolores’ 28th annual Boggy Draw Beat Down returns Aug. 1

DATE: Mar 31, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Health warns of $9.6 million losses from federal policies

Hospital reports back-to-back profits with expanded services, but cuts pending

DATE: Mar 31, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Colorado Cycling Association to host spring trails update meet and greet ‘Tumag’

The group was also named 2025 Lessee of the Year by Colorado State Land Board

DATE: Mar 31, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Eight Cortez teachers nominated for 2027 Colorado Teacher of the Year

Nominations closed March 20

DATE: Mar 31, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Cortez will host free Navy Brass Band concert to celebrate 250th anniversary of U.S.

The city of Cortez will host the U.S. Navy Band Southwest Brass Band from San Diego for a free concert in Montezuma Park April 23 at 6 p.m. The performance is part of the band’s Colorado tou...

DATE: Mar 31, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Skier narrowly avoids landing on child while skiing at Purgatory Resort

Video of close-call stunt goes viral; resort reminds patrons to follow safety etiquette

DATE: Mar 31, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Over five miles of the Mancos River now protected by Montezuma Land Conservancy

Montezuma County Sheriff yet to decide on fire ban; office recommends pile burning in wet conditions

Freeze watch issued for Cortez and surrounding areas, threatening crops

Two women survive overdoses at La Plata County Jail

Federal judge rules Trump’s NPR, PBS funding cuts unconstitutional

$9,000 donated to Mancos Public Library for new public and staff computers

Boggy Draw Beat Down drops 60-mile race, adds adaptive category for 2026

Southwest Health warns of $9.6 million losses from federal policies

Southwest Colorado Cycling Association to host spring trails update meet and greet ‘Tumag’

Eight Cortez teachers nominated for 2027 Colorado Teacher of the Year

Cortez will host free Navy Brass Band concert to celebrate 250th anniversary of U.S.

Skier narrowly avoids landing on child while skiing at Purgatory Resort

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