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Top State House Republican and Democrat dispute key events in photo investigation

Top State House Republican and Democrat dispute key events in photo investigation

Republican Rep. Ryan Armagost’s desk in the House chamber sat empty at the start of a special legislative session Aug.…

August 22, 2025

A quarter of Montezuma County public health emergency response money sits in federal limbo

A quarter of Montezuma County public health emergency response money sits in federal limbo

County’s allotment of remaining 25% sits in larger pool under restricted status by the CDC; EPR seeks to scale back…

August 22, 2025

Equity and inclusion complaints submitted against Durango School District

Equity and inclusion complaints submitted against Durango School District

Nonprofit alleges discrimination against white students, parents and employees

August 21, 2025

Polis appoints Archuleta County judge to 6th Judicial District Court

Polis appoints Archuleta County judge to 6th Judicial District Court

Fay will take bench Oct. 1

August 21, 2025

Update: Man and woman appear in Cortez court after slaying in park; two others injured

Update: Man and woman appear in Cortez court after slaying in park; two others injured

reportedly died from blunt-force trauma; another man might not survive

August 21, 2025

Farmington author writes about downwinders in ‘Fatal Winds’

Farmington author writes about downwinders in ‘Fatal Winds’

Roberta Summers earns International Impact Book Award

August 21, 2025

Firefighters tame western spread of Stoner Mesa Fire; spot fires persist

Firefighters tame western spread of Stoner Mesa Fire; spot fires persist

reported as 27% contained at size of 9,872 acres

August 21, 2025

Stoner Mesa Fire incident base highlights efforts of personnel

Stoner Mesa Fire incident base highlights efforts of personnel

from all over the country have teamed up to contain the fire

August 21, 2025

Cortez school board swears in new member; faces public criticism

Cortez school board swears in new member; faces public criticism

district submitted its application to withdraw from BOCES

August 21, 2025

Ecuadorian students to share their culture at Sunflower Theatre for Tandana Foundation event

Ecuadorian students to share their culture at Sunflower Theatre for Tandana Foundation event

College students from Ecuador will be visiting Montezuma County

August 20, 2025

Colorado Bureau of Investigation agents to use Montezuma County shooting range

Colorado Bureau of Investigation agents to use Montezuma County shooting range

Commissioners vote on a contract for range run by Sheriff’s Office

August 20, 2025

Residents on County Road 38 west of Stoner Mesa Fire asked to prepare for evacuation

Residents on County Road 38 west of Stoner Mesa Fire asked to prepare for evacuation

Western edge of 9,400-acre fire increases with a spot fire jumping over Stoner Mesa Trail

August 20, 2025

Panthers golf navigates busy schedule through strong home showing

Panthers golf navigates busy schedule through strong home showing

M-CHS takes seventh in their home invitational

August 20, 2025

Man’s body found on side of road northeast of Durango

Man’s body found on side of road northeast of Durango

Plata County Sheriff’s Office releases few details

August 20, 2025

Southwest Rise to host Suicide Awareness Walk in September

Southwest Rise to host Suicide Awareness Walk in September

walk is to raise awareness for mental health

August 19, 2025

More time for ‘magic mushroom’ moratorium, Cortez City Council decides

More time for ‘magic mushroom’ moratorium, Cortez City Council decides

City Council voted to extend a moratorium originally put in place for six months on natural medicine centers, giving elected…

August 19, 2025

ICE ramps up enforcement in Four Corners

ICE ramps up enforcement in Four Corners

break car windows in Aztec, seen making arrests near Durango courthouse

August 19, 2025

Jett Lawrence clinches 2025 Motocross title; Eli Tomac takes third

Jett Lawrence clinches 2025 Motocross title; Eli Tomac takes third

Lawrence officially won the title a week ahead of the final round

August 19, 2025

Dolores building project remains on schedule, board hears concerns about pickup

Dolores building project remains on schedule, board hears concerns about pickup

foundation is being laid for Dolores’s new high school

August 19, 2025

Adaptive riders breaking barriers at Boggy Draw Beat Down

Adaptive riders breaking barriers at Boggy Draw Beat Down

riders from the Telluride Adaptive Sports Program took to the trails this month

August 19, 2025

Progress made on Stoner Mesa Fire, but conditions could shift quickly

Progress made on Stoner Mesa Fire, but conditions could shift quickly

Containment lines secured, but hot, dry weather will test progress

August 19, 2025

Bluejays, Bulldogs gearing up for season openers

Bluejays, Bulldogs gearing up for season openers

Mancos, Dove Creek ready for new challenges

August 19, 2025

Five vaccinations required for Colorado K-12 students

Five vaccinations required for Colorado K-12 students

‘It keeps children from catching and spreading diseases,’ Durango School District spokeswoman says

August 19, 2025

2,388 veterans in Montezuma County? Probably an undercount, says officer

2,388 veterans in Montezuma County? Probably an undercount, says officer

Veteran Service Officer Travis Parker presented data to county commissioners

August 18, 2025