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Cortez and surrounding areas see freeze warning and small chances of precipitation

advises residents to protect sensitive crops and outdoor plumbing

April 30, 2026

Local News

Effort to restrict license plate cameras fails amid pushback from law enforcement

bipartisan effort ended after its sponsor withdrew

April 30, 2026

Local News

Singing for the rain: Mancos Valley Chorus debuts water-themed spring concerts

blend familiar favorites and a cappella arrangement in a lighthearted nod to the dry season

April 30, 2026

Local News

Wanted fugitive captured in western La Plata County

Suspect had been on the run since 2024

April 30, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Lamp Post Creative Learning Center gears up for busy summer

learning center is hosting a wide array of events in May and beyond

April 30, 2026

Local News

19th Annual Ute Mountain Mesa Verde Birding Festival kicks off next week

Experienced birders and newbies alike are welcome to register for tours and other celebratory events

April 29, 2026

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Cortez police report missing teen is safe, returning home

Shaylin Odell was reported missing after days without contact

April 29, 2026

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Man convicted of child sexual assault in Cortez

previous arrests for child sexual abuse and domestic violence, Utah resident Shayne Rowley has been convicted in Cortez

April 29, 2026

Local News

Republican commissioner debate for Wednesday canceled

Rescheduling to occur near or after May 6 county clerk debate

April 29, 2026

Local News

Update: Cortez City Council inaugurates new members, appoints Dennis Spruell mayor

Elected City Council candidates were sworn in and the new mayor and mayor pro tem selected

April 28, 2026

Local News

Mystery truck rolls through Cortez, briefly pausing traffic and sparking questions

vessel tied to Thacker Pass lithium project in Nevada

April 28, 2026

Tri-Cities

Lowrider culture takes center stage at Gateway Park in Farmington

U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez calls for the creation of a National Lowrider Day

April 28, 2026

Local News

Enterprise plans 18-mile pipeline replacement after 92,000-gallon gasoline spill

Plata County commissioners criticize lack of public outreach

April 28, 2026

Local News

Fort Lewis College names new diversity affairs vice president

Christine Nelson will take lead on reconciliation, tribal nation partnerships and student belonging

April 28, 2026

Sports

Mancos senior Destiny Kramer adding one final patch to her letter jacket

Bluejays star high jumper setting sights on grand finale to well-rounded athletic career

April 28, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Cortez StreetScapes Art Park launches contest for public murals

prizes are included for winners

April 28, 2026

Education

Mancos teen earns Girl Scout Gold Award with formal dress lending program

Jukes established the dress lending closet for her peers

April 28, 2026

Education

Mancos PTA launches membership drive

The Mancos PTA is encouraging parents, teachers and community members to join the organization and help support students and families.…

April 28, 2026

Local News

Montezuma County Republicans to host county commissioner candidate debate

Republican Central Committee will moderate a debate of three candidates

April 27, 2026

Local News

Colorado farmers tighten their belts ahead of summer drought

Impacts are already starting to show in agricultural communities

April 27, 2026

Local News

Liability waivers return to the Colorado Supreme Court over the language in ski pass agreements

hears a case involving a snowboarder who collided with an employee-driven snowmobile at Breckenridge

April 27, 2026

Local News

Four Corners Writers’ anthology to represent Colorado at Library of Congress book festival

‘Four Corners Voices’ will travel to Washington, D.C.

April 27, 2026

Education

Cortez Middle School Career Fair teaches students about array of careers

30 people introduced students to professions

April 27, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Sunflower Troupe to stage Steve Martin play at Mancos Opera House

comedy follows a fictional meeting between Pablo Picasso and Albert Einstein

April 27, 2026