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U.S. Highway 550 to fully close Monday between Silverton and Molas Pass

One-day road work to impact northbound, southbound travelers for seven hours

May 27, 2026

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How do feds calculate fire danger when setting those colorful metered signs?

‘Low,’ ‘high,’ ‘extreme’: A regional forecasting tool is used to determine threat levels

May 27, 2026

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Cortez leases surplus municipal water for agricultural operations

‘It’s better than nothing,’ city manager says

May 27, 2026

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Cortez mayor welcomes international peace runners

Members of the Sri Chinmoy Oneness Home Peace Run are traveling across the country

May 27, 2026

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See who rode in the 2026 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic ‘Road Race’

Owen Deale leads the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race peloton through the Animas Valley on Saturday racing…

May 27, 2026

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Fire ban takes effect Thursday in unincorporated parts of Montezuma County

Officials cite wind, drought and drying grasses as concerns

May 27, 2026

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Cortez recognized for excellence in financial transparency

Recognition comes after 2016 embezzlement, delinquent audits

May 26, 2026

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See who rode in the 54th Iron Horse Bicycle Classic ‘Citizen Tour’

Cyclists race the train in the 54th Iron Horse Bicycle Classic McDonald's Citizen Tour. The riders pedal nearly 50 miles…

May 26, 2026

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At bus stops across Durango, these volunteers try to shield families from ICE

A network of ‘confirmers’ alerts community members to immigration activity in Southwest Colorado

May 26, 2026

Education

Montezuma-Cortez school board tables salary decision, requests audit of pay structure

District also outlines elementary restructuring initiative

May 25, 2026

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Cortez, Rico residents honor fallen service members on Memorial Day

Cortez American Legion's Honor Guard held ceremonies remembering soldiers killed in action

May 25, 2026

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How fire agencies across Southwest Colorado work together to get ahead of wildfire season

Federal, state and local firefighters coordinate to assess danger, respond to emergencies

May 25, 2026

Education

M-CHS graduates urged to embrace their journey at commencement

Seventh grade teacher delivers moving address to students

May 24, 2026

Education

Dolores High School graduates contemplate what’s next after ceremony Friday

Speaker gives special gift to the 38 members of the Class of 2026

May 23, 2026

Education

Three Montezuma County graduates receive Rodney Ems Memorial Golf Scholarships

Amita Crowley will continue her golf career at the collegiate level

May 23, 2026

Education

Montezuma County 4-H members sweep district officer positions for second year in a row

President, vice president and secretary elected

May 23, 2026

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Judge hears oral arguments in Dollar General civil case

Attorneys argued before Chief Judge Todd Plewe, who said he would issue a written ruling later

May 23, 2026

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Montezuma District Attorney’s Office resolves yearslong child sex abuse cases

Prosecutors highlight four crimes the office recently handled

May 22, 2026

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MoCo Compo brings food curbside composting service to Montezuma County

The business aims to reduce methane emissions from food waste in landfills

May 22, 2026

Education

Dolores FFA chapter earns bronze in agricultural mechanics

Students put to the test in tool ID and usage, welding, electrical systems and problem solving

May 22, 2026

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The bikes they ride, and the stories they tell

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic draws a diverse cohort of riders, which is reflected in the bicycles they use

May 22, 2026

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San Juan National Forest implements Stage 1 fire ban

Restrictions target lower elevation lands where vegetation dried rapidly

May 21, 2026

Education

Mancos school board celebrates graduates at end-of-year meeting

Preschool and elementary graduations are this week

May 21, 2026

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Peace Run relay runners to stop in Cortez during 50-state tour

The run was created in 1987

May 21, 2026