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Coroner identifies man killed in head-on crash south of Ridgway

Driver, passengers were ‘unrestrained’ in vehicle, Colorado State Patrol says

April 8, 2026

Local News

Fifteen Bayfield School District staff members accept buyouts amid budget cuts

District projects $1.39 million in savings for 2026-27

April 8, 2026

Local News

Southwest Health System to launch new electronic health record system in April

new system will integrate information from multiple systems into one

April 8, 2026

Sports

Durango fends off late push from Cortez in baseball duel

Visiting Demons never trailed while snapping Panthers winning streak

April 8, 2026

Local News

Update: Cortez voters elect five council members, approve three charter changes

Osborn, Spruell and Wolf win top spots in City Council election

April 7, 2026

New Mexico

Aztec man arrested after 15-hour standoff with SWAT teams

Suspect allegedly shot at police drone and robot before being taken into custody

April 7, 2026

New Mexico

Author of ‘Relic,’ ‘Lost City of the Monkey God’ to visit Farmington library May 1

Douglas Preston will share real-life adventures behind bestselling books

April 7, 2026

Local News

FBI report shows surging losses with crypto and AI scams on the rise

FBI data highlights rising losses to crypto schemes, with local cases reflecting trends

April 7, 2026

Local News

Mancos Valley Chamber of Commerce to open new visitor center in May

A gala will be held to celebrate the opening

April 7, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Lamp Post to present interactive comedy melodrama ‘Peril on the High Seas’

Learning center has many events upcoming for April

April 7, 2026

Local News

Clearnetworx internet outage reported in Durango, Cortez, Farmington and Pagosa Springs

Service went down for about 3½ hours Monday, affected roughly 4,300 customers

April 6, 2026

Local News

Fentanyl deaths rise in the Four Corners despite national decline

Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona see increases in synthetic opioid overdoses as communities struggle to contain cross-border trafficking.

April 6, 2026

Tri-Cities

Chokecherry Scramble draws 139 racers as Motocross returns to San Juan County

of eight races in New Mexico Race Collective series

April 6, 2026

Local News

DeFlock Durango proposes ordinance regulating use of automated license plate readers

Councilor Shirley Gonzales endorses proposed law

April 6, 2026

Local News

After overturned arson conviction, Durango man recounts six-year nightmare

FLC professor accused of setting fire to City Market working through repercussions

April 6, 2026

Sports

Cortez native Eli Tomac and Hunter Lawrence tied for overall lead after St. Louis

Roczen moves to within striking distance of the two leaders

April 5, 2026

Sports

Mancos alum Mathews earns all-American status at Collegiate Pistol National Championship

Point junior Ayden Mathews led Cadets to national runner-up finish

April 4, 2026

Cortez

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

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

March 31, 2026

Cortez

Eight Cortez teachers nominated for 2027 Colorado Teacher of the Year

Nominations closed March 20

March 31, 2026

Arts

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

The U.S. Navy Brass Band will host a free outdoor concert in Cortez on Thursday, April 23. (Photo courtesy of…

March 31, 2026

Local News

Cortez begins counting ballots for April 7 election

days remain for voters to cast their votes for City Council members and changes to the City Charter

March 30, 2026

Local News

Amid a hot spell, Cortez may get a shower and cooldown

Short-lived shift could bring rain and lower highs, but drought worries remain

March 30, 2026

Local News

Wildfire mitigation support available for county residents

Wildfire Adapted Partnership says it has more funds to give out this year

March 30, 2026

Local News

Cortez to host airport cleanup open house to address asbestos project

Following a well attended meet and greet for airport director candidates, City Council approved on first reading an ordinance to…

March 30, 2026