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July rain helps drought in Cortez, though this year’s rainfall still below normal
Above-average rainfall for July, but Cortez received 3.54 inches in 2026 versus 6.20 inches normally
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Montezuma-Cortez School District is using Biblically infused reading curriculum
The course material wasn’t vetted by state evaluators and didn’t go through a public review process
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Cigarette purchases decline in Colorado. So does funding for Southwest HIV education program
Durango’s Planned Parenthood works to combat stigma
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Stakeholders weigh in on Upper Dolores wildfire ready plan that nears completion
Watersheds Collaborative host Wednesday workshop
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Cortez Parks and Recreation announces new annual Summer Send-Off celebration
Event will take place on same night as Cortez Balloon Rendezvous Glow
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Montezuma County sheriff will not issue eligibility cards under new Colorado gun law
Firearms for sale are displayed at the Centennial Gun Club in Centennial on June 12. (Sara Wilson/Colorado Newsline) Coloradans who live in Montezuma County and want to buy certain types…
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Three projects to mark Montelores Coalition’s first field season in Dolores, Montezuma counties
Group established in 2024 launches pilot restoration work
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Update: Air Quality Advisory for Western, central Colorado extended into Friday morning
Smoke drifts through southwest counties from other wildfires in state, Utah and Idaho
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Hospice of Montezuma nurse earns associate degree, advances to registered nurse role
Cait Fish worked full time in farming and ranching before nursing
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Cortez builds master plan for aging water infrastructure
Tens of millions of dollars needed over the next 20 years
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Mancos Valley Summer Brewfest set for Aug. 15; event to benefit local nonprofits
The fest will include music, food and drinks
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Rio Blanco Fire south of Pagosa Springs reaches 1,246 acres
Blaze prompts evacuations, road closures
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Cortez moves to place lodgers tax on November ballot, invites public comment
Increased funds collected from visitors would go toward tourism marketing, economic development, infrastructure improvements, arts and culture
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Man receives maximum sentence for child sexual assault in Cortez
DA praises strength of victim throughout two-year proceedings
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Montezuma County Fair celebrates tradition and future
Volunteer-based operation provides community a celebration of county’s agricultural roots
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Splitting hares: The life of a Montezuma County Fair livestock judge
Wray-based judge Bradie Midcap loves supporting 4-H, developing agriculture’s next generation
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Cortez middle schooler chooses her own path in raising grand champion goat
Abrie Spruell leads show animal Dustin to top honor
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Phil Weiser points to Enterprise gas spill as example of state’s ‘culture problem’
Front-runner in gubernatorial race wants a government that works for rural Colorado, not just urban center
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Autopsy results released for both drivers of Tuesday crash near Dolores
Truck driver was experiencing a ‘cardiac incident,’ both victims were U.S. Army veterans
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Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office plans to join regional Southwest Drug Task Force
Candidate Tyson Cox also expressed a desire to restart the K-9 program