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A volunteer finds the Holy Grail of abolitionist-era Baptist documents in Massachusetts

Historian Jennifer Cromack points out the word "Slavery" on a recently found, 178-year-old anti-slavery scroll at Grotonwood, the home mission…

July 4, 2025

Cellphone data could help wildlife thrive, according to Colorado researchers

An uncollared adult female mountain lion is photographed with a motion sensor camera on July 10, 2016. (U.S. National Park…

July 4, 2025

Coal Bank Pass rockfall, wall work planned through November

Drivers going between Durango and Silverton for fireworks should expect delays

July 4, 2025

Southwest Open School joins Third Thursdays with aim of increasing enrollment

are three Third Thursdays left for the 2025 season

July 4, 2025

Library attracts summer readers with ‘Star Wars’ book drop

Library director says summer reading program has hundreds of participants already, but sci-fi book drop aims to bring in even…

July 3, 2025

County may get more efficient housing assessments

Southwest Colorado Council of Governments is applying for a state grant to automate data collection on housing needs

July 3, 2025

Warm, dry weather expected through July Fourth weekend across Southwest Colorado

Temperatures could reach the 90s by Sunday

July 3, 2025

Proposal to remove protections for Mexican gray wolves could lead to extinction, advocates say

Arizona Rep. says wolves ‘have negatively impacted hunters and ranchers’

July 3, 2025

U.S. House passes sweeping budget bill

Republican megabill will be on Trump’s desk July 4

July 3, 2025

Monsoon season brings the promise of rain for the arid southwestern U.S.

As the monsoon cranks up in the southwestern U.S., a rainstorm moves across the plains near Rio Rancho, New Mexico,…

July 3, 2025

Advocates: Mount Cristo Rey wall will worsen migrant deaths, erosion, habitat loss

comment on the federal border project ends July 3

July 3, 2025

Cortez Superintendent Tom Burris annnounces defamation lawsuit against JJ Lewis

Superintendent Tom Burris says claims against him were ‘revenge or politics’

July 3, 2025

Fifty authors to attend Mesa Verde Literary Festival in Mancos

free festival includes presentations, panels and more

July 3, 2025

Mancos to host free teen and writing workshops during literary festival

workshops will be held at the Mancos Opera House

July 3, 2025

Montezuma-Cortez graduate and junior compete at International Thespian Festival

Hernandez and Brian Sandner both received excellent ratings

July 3, 2025

Farmington center to present program on how to use AI in marketing

Juan College to host session; Zoom presentation also available

July 2, 2025

Man rescued from Ice Lakes Trail after falling 80-100 feet

responders used rope rescue, helicopter to bring hiker to safety

July 2, 2025

Montezuma-Cortez school board discusses English language development, clear bags

A potential clear bag policy is being discussed, with school safety cited

July 2, 2025

Cortez launches Park Ranger Program, welcomes Jay Dollar as lead ranger

Program was created after citizens expressed a desire for safety and security

July 2, 2025

Cortez Mayor Rachel Medina honored with CML MUNIversity Achievement Award

reaches Graduate Level in program

July 2, 2025

Jett Lawrence sweeps Round 5 Motocross; Eli Tomac places third

said the Lawrence brothers were “riding better”

July 2, 2025

New Marshal’s Office building opens in Mancos

had a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house Saturday

July 2, 2025

Traveling players open Music in the Mountains’ 39th season

free concerts will be held around area

July 2, 2025

Cortez City Council approves South Broadway revitalization plan

gathered 1,000 responses about the corridor

July 2, 2025