Education Mancos school board celebrates graduates at end-of-year meeting Preschool and elementary graduations are this week May 21, 2026
For the record Sheriff’s blotter Montezuma sheriff badge Sunday, May 3 5:39 p.m.: A deputy responded to Mesa Verde National Park, 34900 U.S. Hwy. 160,… May 21, 2026
Local News Peace Run relay runners to stop in Cortez during 50-state tour run was created in 1987 May 21, 2026
Local News San Juan National Forest implements fire restrictions 1 rules apply to elevations below 8,000; minimum fine for violating guidelines is $530 May 20, 2026
Regional News Colorado Democrats censure Jared Polis, condemning his release of Tina Peters by party’s central committee was most significant political fallout yet for governor May 20, 2026
Local News Prescribed burn carried out 12 miles north of Dolores plan for 1,660 acres calls for aerial ignitions May 20, 2026
Local News Montezuma-Cortez narcotics team seizes $1.4M in meth, fentanyl during undercover operation arrest Carlos Miramontes in connection with operation; formal charges not yet filed May 20, 2026
Education Mancos graduates encouraged to be resilient as they embark on their new journey 35 seniors complete their high school careers on Sunday May 20, 2026
Sports Strong turnout expected for 54th Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Road, mountain bike and gravel races highlight the event May 20, 2026
Community Calendar Community Calendar: What’s happening in the Cortez area Mesa Verde Gardeners prepare for the annual plant sale in 2022. It’s Saturday, May 23, in the Children's Kiva parking… May 20, 2026
Local News Wildfire ready plan for Upper Dolores enters next phase Dolores Watersheds Collaborative to host meetings for public engagement on planning May 19, 2026
Tri-Cities New book celebrates geology of Navajo Nation engages students in STEM education May 19, 2026
Education Pueblo Community College Southwest graduates 367 students ‘You were here because you brought a dream to life,’ nursing faculty member says. “You set a goal and you… May 19, 2026
Local News The mysterious disappearance of Vallecito’s 35-foot-tall logjam Someone quietly removed the large blockage on the creek that was created during October floods May 19, 2026
Tri-Cities At least seven women reportedly overdose in San Juan County Detention Center Farmington woman accused of smuggling fentanyl into jail May 19, 2026
Sports M-CHS’ Hall leaps to high jump state title to headline state track and field championships podium performances accompany Hall’s top spot May 18, 2026
Sports Dolores baseball hangs tough, falls to No. 5 Denver Christian season closes with high hopes for program’s future May 18, 2026
Local News Man dies while swimming at Lake Nighthorse near Durango Autopsy scheduled for Thursday; presumed cause of death is drowning, coroner says May 18, 2026
Sports Blistering bats help Panthers cruise to regional title, advance to state tournament M-CHS takes down Berthoud, Pagosa Springs in front of home crowd May 18, 2026
Arts and Entertainment Cortez photographer Aren Goldstrand featured in local exhibits through May Goldstrand is a photojournalist who documents his travels in the Western U.S. May 18, 2026
Education Colorado House passes bill to send K-12 funding initiative to November ballot currently limits school funding May 18, 2026
For the record Police blotter Journal/Sam Green Cortez Police Department badge Thursday, May 7 2:44 p.m.: An officer responded to the Cortez Police Department lobby… May 18, 2026
Local News Durango therapist tackles trickle-down effect of burned out bosses Employers must address their own stress to operate thriving businesses, expert says May 18, 2026
Education Dolores school district wraps up school year with celebrations, student successes school will say goodbye to its seniors on Friday May 18, 2026