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Report says national push for AI data centers leading to outsized energy, water consumption

Report says national push for AI data centers leading to outsized energy, water consumption

findings come amid revelation that a Texas company seeks to build a gas pipeline for New Mexico’s Project Jupiter

Suspect wanted in three killings arrested in Pagosa Springs

Suspect wanted in three killings arrested in Pagosa Springs

Authorities say 22-year-old man killed women in southern Utah

Jury clears Cortez hospital, doctor in 2021 jail death of Kelroy Newman

Jury clears Cortez hospital, doctor in 2021 jail death of Kelroy Newman

Montezuma County Commission, sheriff settle out of court

Cortez firefighter seriously injured in skijoring accident in Grand Lake

Cortez firefighter seriously injured in skijoring accident in Grand Lake

cowboys, skiers and horses risk bad falls, the sport remains beloved among Colorado fans

Farmington twins stay optimistic while facing serious health challenges

Farmington twins stay optimistic while facing serious health challenges

Sisters share deep bond, as they strive to heal

Update:13-year-old Indigenous girl last seen in Cortez located safe

Update:13-year-old Indigenous girl last seen in Cortez located safe

child was found safe with another missing juvenile

County narrows details for sales tax ballot question

County narrows details for sales tax ballot question

approved, the major revenue share goes to public safety

Aztec woman arrested in death of missing person

Aztec woman arrested in death of missing person

Schultze charged with second‑degree murder

CPW opens $1M grants, looking to reduce bear-human conflicts

CPW opens $1M grants, looking to reduce bear-human conflicts

season raises concern for this summer’s conflicts

Vacancies disrupt Cortez Planning and Zoning Commission meetings

Vacancies disrupt Cortez Planning and Zoning Commission meetings

meeting canceled as member shortage risks blocking routine city business

Eli Tomac wins Daytona Supercross for the eighth time

Eli Tomac wins Daytona Supercross for the eighth time

is now one point behind overall points leader Hunter Lawrence

Activism and altruism: Karen Zink reflects on a life of giving back after beating cancer

Activism and altruism: Karen Zink reflects on a life of giving back after beating cancer

practitioner works to bolster women’s health care in La Plata County

Plans underway to move 33‑ton rail tracks off Dolores streets

Plans underway to move 33‑ton rail tracks off Dolores streets

has sat along Central and Sixth streets for about 18 months

Cortez hosts meet-and-greet for airport director finalists

Cortez hosts meet-and-greet for airport director finalists

Airport Director Jeremy Patton leaving at the end of this month, the city narrows down on the potential director to…

Public notice bill heads to the Colorado House floor amid opposition

Public notice bill heads to the Colorado House floor amid opposition

Critics argue notices shouldn’t be government-websites only

Blood-orange lunar eclipse comes to the Four Corners region early Tuesday morning

Blood-orange lunar eclipse comes to the Four Corners region early Tuesday morning

skies permitting, Southwestern Colorado and surrounding areas will witness a total lunar eclipse, the last of its kind for nearly…

Dove Creek’s Hampton tops 1,000 points to lead Bulldogs into playoffs

Dove Creek’s Hampton tops 1,000 points to lead Bulldogs into playoffs

Bulldogs join Dolores boys, Mancos girls in 2A postseason field

4A regional preview: Montezuma-Cortez boys gear up to host regional site; girls head to Alamosa

4A regional preview: Montezuma-Cortez boys gear up to host regional site; girls head to Alamosa

Hall’s team faces Rifle in Round of 32; girls set to take on Berthoud

National Invasive Species Awareness Week: What’s bugging Cortez and the Southwest

National Invasive Species Awareness Week: What’s bugging Cortez and the Southwest

Non‑native species cause problems for deserts, forests, rivers and even your backyard

At Mancos Town Hall, conversations about ICE dominate, but town leaders lack a concrete solution

At Mancos Town Hall, conversations about ICE dominate, but town leaders lack a concrete solution

its population barely over 1,000, Mancos struggles to match the scope of its jurisdiction with its citizens’ desires

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reportedly dies after attack

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reportedly dies after attack

Iranian state media confirms leader died after U.S.-Israeli attack

February 28, 2026

Dolores Booster Club to host Under the Moonlight Prom Fashion Show and pop-up store

Dolores Booster Club to host Under the Moonlight Prom Fashion Show and pop-up store

group is still seeking donations for the pop-up store

February 28, 2026

Kibel’s Bulldogs earn ninth straight winning season as Dove Creek girls’ run continues

Kibel’s Bulldogs earn ninth straight winning season as Dove Creek girls’ run continues

notches 170th victory at her alma mater

February 28, 2026

Montezuma-Cortez caps undefeated regular season with Senior Night blitz against Bayfield

Montezuma-Cortez caps undefeated regular season with Senior Night blitz against Bayfield

Trey Hall reaches 1,000-point plateau on a celebratory night

February 28, 2026