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Montezuma County 4-H celebrates 2025 achievements, honors members and volunteers

The group also selected its new county council members

DATE: Oct 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Trial nears for ex-Ute Mountain Ute leader accused in federal sex-abuse case

Durango court sets final steps in case against Lyndreth Wall, accused of long-term sex abuse

DATE: Oct 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man arrested in Cortez on identify theft and nine other charges

31-year-old Zakery Kibel also charged with multiple counts of theft and trespassing

DATE: Oct 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

November likely will be warmer, drier for Four Corners, but expect swings

La Niña pattern favors warm, dry start to Colorado’s cold season

DATE: Oct 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Council to weigh fast-track review for affordable housing projects

The changes could make city eligible for $50,000 state grant

DATE: Oct 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez stormwater master plan charts upgrades after decades without improvement

Plan will map existing infrastructure, deficiencies for next 10-20 years

DATE: Oct 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hot tub rescued from Vallecito Reservoir

After being washed away, the ‘S.S. Tubbie’ returns to shore

DATE: Oct 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Towaoc tie holds up in Ute Mountain Ute election recount

Run-off between Evelyn Lopez and Marilynn House is Oct. 29; Councilman Conrad Jacket keeps win

DATE: Oct 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

No Kings Day protest draws record-level crowd in Cortez

More than 850 line Main Street as part of national rally

DATE: Oct 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Celebrating 50 years of the Weminuche Wilderness

Colorado’s largest wilderness area faces new challenges in preservation and management

DATE: Oct 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Residents celebrate solidarity, warn of authoritarianism at No Kings protests in Durango and Bayfield

Peaceful gatherings for protection of democracy, immigrants, public lands and institutions

DATE: Oct 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Nov. 4 ballots went out Friday as election season begins

Questions for board seats, local funding and statewide propositions await voters Nov. 4

DATE: Oct 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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