Defense secretary’s speech ‘very useful’ in giving military direction, says retired four-star general in Durango Hegseth promotes ‘warrior ethos’ at Quantico assembly October 3, 2025
Hall of Heroes to be hosted this weekend at VFW Post 4031 in Durango auction will support Healing Conference for Gold Star Families October 2, 2025
Gov. Polis has ‘deep reservations’ about National Guard use for immigration enforcement Defense Department reportedly reviewing plan to deploy 20,000 troops as part of Trump’s mass deportation effort May 20, 2025
Remains of soldier MIA in Korean War come home to Cortez Cpl. John Spruell, uncle of Cortez city councilman and former Sheriff Dennis Spruell, went missing in North Korea in 1950 September 1, 2024
Aztec High champion wrestler to graduate from Naval Academy Chapman was a state champion in 2020 and part of three state title teams May 8, 2024
Motorcycle run honors Native service members Piestewa Navajo Hopi Honor Run will include a memorial event in Shiprock August 22, 2023
Serving those who served Veterans could compile, complete disability claims at Wednesday’s clinic August 18, 2023
StoneAge is all aboard on automating its products Water-blast tool maker inks deal with Navy to computerize its cleaning devices June 13, 2021
Durango High School senior achieves dream of invitation to West Point middle school, Ford Kavu Pitts focused on attending U.S. Military Academy April 28, 2021
Department of Defense to investigate Space Command headquarters relocation The Department of Defense will investigate whether a decision by the Trump administration to transfer the U.S. Space Command headquarters… February 22, 2021
Memorial Day draws small but dedicated crowd were not publicized to avoid large gatherings during pandemic May 25, 2020
Air National Guard to fly over Southwest Colorado on Friday honors front-line coronavirus workers May 14, 2020
Sailor from Mancos evacuated from USS Roosevelt after positive COVID-19 test man is evacuated from USS Roosevelt during coronavirus outbreak April 28, 2020
Veterans support foundation pays Koppenhafer mortgage gunnery sergeant chosen for ‘Season of Hope’ campaign December 18, 2019
Gary Sinise Foundation donates smart home to veteran in Bayfield Community can take part in halfway-point celebration for wounded man’s new home October 21, 2019
Armed Forces Haircuts, clothing and more provided to Four Corners vets annual Veterans Stand Down held at fairgrounds in Durango October 17, 2019
Local News M-CHS grad launches Air Force JROTC vision Michael Pasquin floated the idea to Montezuma-Cortez Re-1 school board members earlier this month, stating he was a member of… December 18, 2015
MT - Columnists Mancos rings in the winter season Well, here you go. Check in for the Rudolph Fun Run at 6 p.m., Friday, Dec. 6, followed by the… November 26, 2013
The next generation CIVIL AIR Patrol youth joined the American Legion Honor Guard at the Cortez Cemetery to honor the nation’s war dead… May 27, 2013