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Governor declares ‘disaster’ after flooding in Pagosa Springs, Vallecito

Commissioners report road, bridge damage in Archuleta County

DATE: Oct 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Montezuma-Cortez District Accountability Committee takes shape

The parent members of the new DAC were selected by SAC representatives

DATE: Oct 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Vallecito evacuation orders remain in place Sunday

'We may need to find somewhere to stay tonight,’ evacuee says

DATE: Oct 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College student runs, rides and swims over 130 miles in 23 hours – just for fun

Sofie Hill wanted pay homage to Durango through a feat of endurance

DATE: Oct 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Heavy rain triggers flooding in La Plata County; Montezuma avoids major impacts

Flooding in Vallecito prompts evacuations and road closures

DATE: Oct 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Selwyn Whiteskunk unofficially elected as new Ute Mountain Ute chairman

A White Mesa representative wins against the incumbent, while two Towaoc candidates tied and a councilman is reelected

DATE: Oct 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Panthers’ Kuenzler cracks top 30 at state golf

EAGLE – Now in his second year of high school, Montezuma-Cortez sophomore Zye Kuenzler is carrying himself like a savvy veteran. Unfazed by the environment, Kuenzler continued his climb as o...

DATE: Oct 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Joint investigation nets juveniles in shootings, other violent crimes in Farmington

'I don’t want you to be scared,’ says Sheriff Shane Ferarri

DATE: Oct 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Vallecito residents seek shelter from floodwaters: ‘We decided it was time to get out’

More than 380 homes evacuated; La Plata County declares local disaster

DATE: Oct 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Brief break Saturday before thunderstorms return, forecasters warn

Lull in rain could allow enough sunshine to trigger stronger storms

DATE: Oct 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Judge keeps $2M bond for Cortez mother accused in daughter’s death

Defense receives 3,000 pages of discovery from the state

DATE: Oct 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two November ballot measures will determine fate of Colorado Healthy School Meals for All

Local schools cite program’s positive impact

DATE: Oct 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News