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At bus stops across Durango, these volunteers try to shield families from ICE

A network of ‘confirmers’ alerts community members to immigration activity in Southwest Colorado

DATE: May 26, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma-Cortez school board tables salary decision, requests audit of pay structure

District also outlines elementary restructuring initiative

DATE: May 25, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Cortez, Rico residents honor fallen service members on Memorial Day

Cortez American Legion's Honor Guard held ceremonies remembering soldiers killed in action

DATE: May 25, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

How fire agencies across Southwest Colorado work together to get ahead of wildfire season

Federal, state and local firefighters coordinate to assess danger, respond to emergencies

DATE: May 25, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

M-CHS graduates urged to embrace their journey at commencement

Seventh grade teacher delivers moving address to students

DATE: May 24, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Dolores High School graduates contemplate what’s next after ceremony Friday

Speaker gives special gift to the 38 members of the Class of 2026

DATE: May 23, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Three Montezuma County graduates receive Rodney Ems Memorial Golf Scholarships

Amita Crowley will continue her golf career at the collegiate level

DATE: May 23, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Montezuma County 4-H members sweep district officer positions for second year in a row

President, vice president and secretary elected

DATE: May 23, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Judge hears oral arguments in Dollar General civil case

Attorneys argued before Chief Judge Todd Plewe, who said he would issue a written ruling later

DATE: May 23, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma District Attorney’s Office resolves yearslong child sex abuse cases

Prosecutors highlight four crimes the office recently handled

DATE: May 22, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

MoCo Compo brings food curbside composting service to Montezuma County

The business aims to reduce methane emissions from food waste in landfills

DATE: May 22, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores FFA chapter earns bronze in agricultural mechanics

Students put to the test in tool ID and usage, welding, electrical systems and problem solving

DATE: May 22, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

At bus stops across Durango, these volunteers try to shield families from ICE

Montezuma-Cortez school board tables salary decision, requests audit of pay structure

Cortez, Rico residents honor fallen service members on Memorial Day

How fire agencies across Southwest Colorado work together to get ahead of wildfire season

M-CHS graduates urged to embrace their journey at commencement

Dolores High School graduates contemplate what’s next after ceremony Friday

Three Montezuma County graduates receive Rodney Ems Memorial Golf Scholarships

Montezuma County 4-H members sweep district officer positions for second year in a row

Judge hears oral arguments in Dollar General civil case

Montezuma District Attorney’s Office resolves yearslong child sex abuse cases

MoCo Compo brings food curbside composting service to Montezuma County

Dolores FFA chapter earns bronze in agricultural mechanics

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