With dismal snow accumulation in Cortez, equipment sits idle expects to be under budget; snow removal businesses struggle February 11, 2026
New Dolores High School building on track for late 2026 occupancy District also receives stormwater mitigation grant February 11, 2026
Cortez City Council pursues pause on sales tax to refund residents for overcollected taxes Council working to implement a ‘Sales Tax Holiday’ for the last quarter of the year February 10, 2026
Mancos library celebrates Black History Month, announces coming events Library’s display was created by resident Gloria Thatch-Woody February 10, 2026
Eli Tomac falls to third in overall points after crash in Arizona placed first in Heat 1 of Round 5 in Glendale February 10, 2026
Farmington braces for snow drought but maintains secure water supply ‘We have ample water supply,’ Mayor Duckett says February 10, 2026
Judge: Probable cause on seven charges in Veterans Park killing Officers describe scene; court finds probable cause for ‘universal malice’ allegation February 9, 2026
Lindsey Vonn’s fall explained A reverse‑banked section, an unfortunate bump and an inflated air bag February 8, 2026
Bears bring second place back from SJBL Championships Dolores crowns two champions; Dove Creek earns three February 8, 2026
Southwestern Colorado Livestock Association sets annual meeting, auction and dance for Feb. 14 Cowbelle/Cattlewoman and Stockman will be announced after the dinner February 7, 2026
Lamp Post Creative Learning Center to present Roald Dahl’s ‘Matilda the Musical’ will be the learning center’s first full-length musical February 7, 2026
The Rail World of northwestern New Mexico A Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad train sits at the Aztec depot in 1956 carrying pipe for the El… February 6, 2026
Southwest Health completes Community Health Needs Assessment, outlines priorities survey was done in collaboration with Community Hospital Consulting in Texas February 6, 2026
GOP commissioner candidates face voters at first forum safety funding and water control dominate discussion in Mancos February 5, 2026
Mancos cancels spring election, moves sales tax question to November to save thousands by coordinating with county election this fall February 5, 2026
Sunflower Theatre offers Valentine’s film night and Prohibition-era jazz in February A password given to ticket holders will grant entry into the jazz night February 5, 2026
Pile burn planned in Mesa Verde National Park Firefighters will remain on scene during the operation February 5, 2026
PCC names new manager for Southwest Law Enforcement Academy Lawrence Hilton formerly worked with the Colorado State Patrol February 5, 2026
CDE seeks feedback on proposed revisions to high school math standards Revisions take place on a six-year cycle February 5, 2026
Dolores municipal election canceled because of uncontested races Holkestad has filed to seek another term as town mayor February 4, 2026
Dennis Bugg announces candidacy for county commission says unaffiliated bid reflects desire to avoid party pressure February 4, 2026
FBI continues to seek tips in Avery Whiteskunk homicide also seeks information on Odell Vest’s 2000 murder February 4, 2026
Republican county commissioner candidates to meet in Mancos forum GOP candidates expected as caucus season nears February 4, 2026
