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Undersheriff Tyson Cox announces bid for Montezuma County sheriff

Undersheriff Tyson Cox announces bid for Montezuma County sheriff

identifies rebuilding relationships with the Board of County Commissioners, narcotics trafficking and staffing as major issues

December 18, 2025

Cortez hires LeRoy Harris as new library director

Cortez hires LeRoy Harris as new library director

director has ties to the area and broad leadership experience

December 18, 2025

Montezuma-Cortez standout Cory Carver to play at Navy

Montezuma-Cortez standout Cory Carver to play at Navy

Panthers shortstop hopes to carry success to Division I Midshipmen

December 18, 2025

Ute Mountain Ute Tribe gathers for Grinch-themed Christmas celebration

Ute Mountain Ute Tribe gathers for Grinch-themed Christmas celebration

at the rec center for the first time in decades, the daylong event involved many festivities

December 18, 2025

Eight Cortez-area football players named to all-state teams

Eight Cortez-area football players named to all-state teams

Dove Creek senior Nicholas Aragon fights his way through a tackle in a game against Escalante on Friday night at…

December 18, 2025

Mancos’ Daves, M-CHS’ Pipkin named to all-state spirit teams

Mancos’ Daves, M-CHS’ Pipkin named to all-state spirit teams

Mancos’ Daves, Cortez’s Pipkin earn all-state spirit honors

December 18, 2025

$8.9 million in federal funds lost in Montezuma County, state data shows

$8.9 million in federal funds lost in Montezuma County, state data shows

defends $24.6 million; $1.8 million remains at risk

December 18, 2025

Rio Grande Trading Post in Durango to close after 50 years

Rio Grande Trading Post in Durango to close after 50 years

catered to tourists, but locals kept it going

December 18, 2025

Teen Hangout Nights launched in Cortez to provide safe weekend spaces for youth

Teen Hangout Nights launched in Cortez to provide safe weekend spaces for youth

locations will be rotated on a calendar that will update quarterly

December 17, 2025

Measles cases across the county increase to four

Measles cases across the county increase to four

new cases confirmed; Wastewater detection signals recent infections

December 17, 2025

Two new officers sworn in to Cortez Police Department

Two new officers sworn in to Cortez Police Department

Lopez and Kilton Korthank join department after completing academy training

December 17, 2025

La Plata County residents at odds over acceptable levels of risk with battery storage systems

La Plata County residents at odds over acceptable levels of risk with battery storage systems

Commissioners voted Tuesday to extend moratorium on BESS facilities

December 16, 2025

More information released on California couple found dead in Bisti Badlands

More information released on California couple found dead in Bisti Badlands

says wife left message written in the sand

December 16, 2025

Cortez council to propose broad charter revisions to voters

Cortez council to propose broad charter revisions to voters

Council must finalize revisions and pass ordinance before setting ballot question

December 16, 2025

Cortez Animal Shelter’s 12 Strays of Christmas partners with businesses to promote pet adoptions

Cortez Animal Shelter’s 12 Strays of Christmas partners with businesses to promote pet adoptions

Shelter has 13 dogs and cats seeking homes

December 16, 2025

Four Corners AI Conference explores artificial intelligence in rural communities

Four Corners AI Conference explores artificial intelligence in rural communities

Speakers say technology could bring opportunities; others say we should pump the brakes

December 16, 2025

Gov. Jared Polis selects new leader of Colorado’s higher education department

Gov. Jared Polis selects new leader of Colorado’s higher education department

governor will choose to keep or hire state department leaders

December 16, 2025

Cortez to host City Council candidate information session

Cortez to host City Council candidate information session

Officials to explain council role, election processes ahead of April vote

December 16, 2025

Colorado’s unaffiliated voters say they’re intentionally not joining a political party. Here’s why

Colorado’s unaffiliated voters say they’re intentionally not joining a political party. Here’s why

A poll found that 86% of those surveyed intentionally chose to register that way

December 16, 2025

Durango lawyer dies while backcountry skiing on Red Mountain Pass

Durango lawyer dies while backcountry skiing on Red Mountain Pass

of death under investigation, according to San Juan County coroner

December 15, 2025

After wandering into New Mexico, Colorado gray wolf rereleased in Grand County

After wandering into New Mexico, Colorado gray wolf rereleased in Grand County

male wolf, a yearling from the Copper Creek pack, is the offspring of wolves blamed for livestock attacks in Grand…

December 15, 2025

In shift, Sen. Bennet supports emergency redistricting for Colorado

In shift, Sen. Bennet supports emergency redistricting for Colorado

‘We have no choice but to fight back,’ senator says

December 15, 2025

FLC Turning Point USA chapter president says he has ‘thick skin’ amid controversy

FLC Turning Point USA chapter president says he has ‘thick skin’ amid controversy

Lewis College senior is proud of club despite backlash

December 15, 2025

Weekend roundup: Dolores boys basketball continues hot start

Weekend roundup: Dolores boys basketball continues hot start

Dolores junior Koby McClellan has Dolores off to a strong start to their 2025-26 season. Erika Alvero/Special to The Journal…

December 14, 2025