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Silverton prepares for single biggest weekend of the year, fireworks or not

Town plans block party to ensure sparks will fly regardless of weather

June 13, 2026

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As drought deepens, a Colorado ranching family prays for rain

Gov. Jared Polis declared a statewide emergency last week

June 13, 2026

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Two motorcyclists killed in separate crashes in La Plata County

One occurred on Camino del Rio in Durango; another took place on U.S. Highway 160 east of Bayfield

June 12, 2026

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Update: Sunflower Theatre cancels screening revisiting Fred Martinez’s life and legacy 25 years later

Showing of documentary ‘Two Spirits’ canceled Tuesday upon a family member’s request

June 12, 2026

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Ag Valley Co-op announces college senior from Dolores as one of its interns

Internship is being held in Nebraska

June 11, 2026

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Mancos library director steps down

After working with staff post-COVID to revitalize the community space, executive director is moving on

June 11, 2026

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New builds in Cortez required to be ready for solar energy and electric vehicles

City Council approve fire safety, ventilation updates and City Council new building codes

June 11, 2026

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Montezuma County emergency manager cautions fire danger for several days

Officials contemplate emergency planning in case major fire

June 11, 2026

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Facing irrigation water shortage, Cortez supplements parks with potable water

Conquistador Golf Course, South Softball Complex to be prioritized as conservation measures enter effect

June 11, 2026

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Road work on U.S. 491 delays travel near Cortez airport, Maverick site

Expect up to 30-minute delays along highway through Friday, CDOT says

June 10, 2026

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‘Pretty abysmal’: dry May gives way to hot Southwest Colorado summer

Lack of rain and high winds threaten dangerous fire conditions

June 10, 2026

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Cortez schedules water shut-off for valve replacement

The area surrounding South Chestnut and West Seventh Streets will be affected

June 10, 2026

Education

Health Without Barriers program to provide wellness sessions for families with teens

The next session will take place in July

June 9, 2026

Education

Cortez Middle School teacher Lissa Lycan named Colorado Teacher of the Year semifinalist

Lycan is an English language arts teacher

June 9, 2026

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Intersection upgrades to affect traffic in downtown Cortez through August

Signal improvements include ADA-compliant modifications

June 9, 2026

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Heading to the rodeo in Montezuma County? Here’s the weekend rundown

Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo weekend expects thousands

June 9, 2026

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Southwest Colorado representatives talk healthcare, criminal justice and data centers

Cleave Simpson and Katie Stewart find common ground in championing rural issues at state Capitol

June 8, 2026

Education

Onward! Foundation awards $137,700 in scholarships to Montezuma, Dolores County graduates

Recipients were awarded from a group of 15 scholarships

June 7, 2026

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Dolores River Fest honors the river with music under the sun

In its 21st year, the festival brings crowd to Joe Rowell Park with eight bands

June 7, 2026

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Long-standing Cortez restaurant Once Upon A Sandwich sold

On Main Street, some things change and others remain the same

June 7, 2026

Education

Lamp Post Creative Learning Center announces summer programs for kids

Morning and afternoon activities to be held in June and July

June 6, 2026

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Cortez artist finds creative calling in her 70s, holds June exhibit at Cortez Cultural Center

Theresa Goldstrand said she has wanted to be an artist since childhood

June 6, 2026

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The Dirty Turkeys delivers high energy punk to Dolores

Small-town crowd catches the affection of college house band

June 6, 2026

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Resident seriously injured in Cortez fire at Oak Meadows Mobile Home Park

Cause of Wednesday blaze under investigation as victim remains hospitalized

June 5, 2026