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Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:19:14 -0600 en-us 30 https://tj.durangoherald.com/montezuma-county-fair-livestock-auction-nets-over-430000/ End of fair sales exceed 2025 total by $81,000 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:34:15 -0600 0840F4C7-A4CC-43B7-9332-9A1BD24B2386 https://tj.durangoherald.com/two-men-arrested-near-three-springs-on-suspicion-of-money-laundering/ Suspects allegedly transported $60,650 in cash potentially tied to criminal activity Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:52:38 -0600 2624133D-D7EC-4902-8CD6-9A3A8B36950A https://tj.durangoherald.com/jeff-hurd-faces-potentially-contentious-race-against-democrat-dwayne-romero-in-cd3/ A recent poll and classification by national House Democrats signal district could be a close election Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:46:19 -0600 AA8F6AE0-2456-4228-8BA4-167583EDA16A https://tj.durangoherald.com/southwest-health-system-adds-pediatrician-in-cortez/ Dr. Maggie Bonilla will join current SHS pediatrician Dr. Moriah Tarpey Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0600 F7A08578-F15A-4B5F-8F62-3039B2CD2EE5 https://tj.durangoherald.com/dolores-new-high-school-expected-to-be-occupancy-ready-by-second-semester/ 14th Street connection needed to finish flood mitigation work Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0600 982B2C71-CB04-41BB-844C-8646959A3FD1 https://tj.durangoherald.com/mancos-urges-residents-to-restrict-water-use-amps-up-restrictions-enforcement/ The Mancos Marshal’s Office will not longer issue warnings; instead, violations will incur citations Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0600 6F5632C5-A80D-4B40-9825-50FB653C392E https://tj.durangoherald.com/cortez-opens-2027-community-support-grants/ Nonprofits can request up to $5,000 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:00:00 -0600 805FDE37-24FC-444F-B8E4-31DEBA660874 https://tj.durangoherald.com/new-teachers-bring-international-personal-experiences-to-montezuma-cortez-classrooms-on-first-day/ Ana Rodriguez-Araya and Brook Stevens are two of 40 new staff in district Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0600 CA2E1908-A2C0-4DE4-B19B-2A8259593B5E https://tj.durangoherald.com/dolores-schools-kicked-off-2026-27-school-year-on-monday/ New high school is expected to be completed by second semester Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0600 FE8DC6B0-0DE4-4C05-A1FB-8DF800B34EB3 https://tj.durangoherald.com/cortez-voters-to-decide-on-lodgers-tax-increase/ City Council approves final ballot language, but not without debate Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0600 9C14C5F2-E27B-4961-8972-2EAAE4C02C11 https://tj.durangoherald.com/rise-southwest-sets-fifth-annual-suicide-prevention-walk-for-sept-12-in-cortez/ The walk includes activities and remembrance for those who have died from suicide Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:00:00 -0600 A9C908BD-D260-4BB0-AFC2-5A5CC7B8916F https://tj.durangoherald.com/22nd-judicial-district-attorneys-office-expects-busy-fall-with-multiple-murder-trials-scheduled/ Felony filings are higher from last year Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0600 AE828672-6E81-42F8-A927-CD53B088CFCF https://tj.durangoherald.com/montezuma-cortez-school-board-rejects-controversial-curriculum-in-4-3-vote/ Directors say Bluebonnet program was substituted into agreement without board’s knowledge Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:15:00 -0600 04F222A4-D020-4BB4-8CA1-9230F51BAF04 https://tj.durangoherald.com/csu-extension-recaps-strong-montezuma-county-fair-numbers-previews-future-events/ Fair to send 10 livestock exhibitors, one horse exhibitor and 52 projects to Colorado State Fair Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0600 91360649-F197-4679-A8BE-6B1BEDF86007 https://tj.durangoherald.com/evening-overcast-could-block-meteor-shower-view-in-southwest-colorado/ Barring a break in likely cloud coverage, residents may have to wait until next year to see the Perseids Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:37:10 -0600 8FE6C98E-E664-43CA-B2CE-DFA93B071F52 https://tj.durangoherald.com/ironwood-mill-contempt-hearing-delayed-over-address-dispute/ Judge declines to dismiss allegations after defense raises issue in court documents Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:23:53 -0600 3E9A86D8-A434-486D-83FC-82664CAF4AF7 https://tj.durangoherald.com/southwest-colorado-water-basins-have-a-new-representative/ Andrew Straub-Heidke takes over as conservation district general manager Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0600 B89C349A-B326-4F1A-9F4E-534266995F12 https://tj.durangoherald.com/injured-climbers-rescued-after-fall-from-el-diente-traverse/ Rescue teams operated like ‘clockwork’ during efficient rescue mission, officials say Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:51:45 -0600 3671A46D-3F56-496D-8849-E22724AD5BD6 https://tj.durangoherald.com/southwest-providers-practice-medicine-on-a-manikin-for-the-first-rural-health-symposium-at-fort-l/ Professionals ran through simulation scenarios and networked resources for less frequent but critical emergencies Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0600 1f212366-174e-47ab-99a3-901163e5a1ef https://tj.durangoherald.com/montezuma-cortez-school-district-will-edit-biblical-content-from-new-elementary-reading-curriculu/ Superintendent says commitment is to Colorado Academic Standards and setting students up for success Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:10:15 -0600 9C97C84A-9420-4A39-A8D8-A1DD09277079 https://tj.durangoherald.com/cortez-makerspace-opens-5000-maker-challenge-for-creatives-in-four-corners-region/ There are three divisions available for entry Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:30:00 -0600 CEFF25D5-7828-46C9-9D0A-7142DC167CB9 https://tj.durangoherald.com/addiction-resources-grow-in-cortez/ Advocates celebrate the addition of a sober living home alongside expanded treatment options and recovery groups Sun, 09 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0600 656A15CA-579C-4FF1-89D9-1C9AA3BCE7B9 https://tj.durangoherald.com/cortez-public-library-hopes-to-expand-digital-collection-with-hoopla/ Platform offers ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, comics and movies Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:45:00 -0600 727CBCB9-9589-4BA3-B00F-FD3D1F500090 https://tj.durangoherald.com/july-rain-helps-drought-in-cortez-though-this-years-rainfall-still-below-normal/ Above-average rainfall for July, but Cortez received 3.54 inches in 2026 versus 6.20 inches normally Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -0600 73C6AD03-BAC5-43E3-9248-2069EAD2F538 https://tj.durangoherald.com/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 Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0600 68EABA81-5AC0-4AE5-B278-74DFCAB14830 https://tj.durangoherald.com/cigarette-purchases-decline-in-colorado-so-does-funding-for-southwest-hiv-education-program/ Durango’s Planned Parenthood works to combat stigma Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:00:00 -0600 561ABBAB-086C-408F-84AB-190A628B3B84 https://tj.durangoherald.com/stakeholders-weigh-in-on-upper-dolores-wildfire-ready-plan-that-nears-completion/ Watersheds Collaborative host Wednesday workshop Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0600 29D77489-DAC2-4FA7-82DD-AFD94EFAB407 https://tj.durangoherald.com/cortez-parks-and-recreation-announces-new-annual-summer-send-off-celebration/ Event will take place on same night as Cortez Balloon Rendezvous Glow Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:24:10 -0600 CBE56411-AD51-4F8B-A187-FCAF3BB8166B https://tj.durangoherald.com/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 of guns will not be able to get a newly... Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:54:51 -0600 0CB10F41-8838-4FC7-817E-CBD50A0B6E37 https://tj.durangoherald.com/three-projects-to-mark-montelores-coalitions-first-field-season-in-dolores-montezuma-counties/ Group established in 2024 launches pilot restoration work Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0600 FF13E572-D90A-49B8-B5CE-163BB463A571