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Bayfield hires new police chief

Sean Dugan comes from a background in military, law enforcement

April 17, 2026

Education

Southwest Memorial summer internship applications open through Friday

Program runs in June

April 16, 2026

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Lake Nighthorse opens for 2026 season

Reservoir opened Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday until May 3; daily operations begin May 8

April 16, 2026

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City Council appoints two youth members to arts committee, applauds engagement

Council cites importance of youth engagement

April 16, 2026

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County cleanup event announced as talks on blight ordinance continue

Cleanup scheduled for May 15 and 16; County to waive landfill tipping fees

April 15, 2026

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Fifty years after reintroduction, officials seek help to document river otters

CPW to track otters as it weighs removing threatened status

April 15, 2026

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Departing Cortez City Council members say their goodbyes

With the mayor absent, the other three departing City Council members reflected on their tenures before the April 28 swearing…

April 15, 2026

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Mancos Town Board swears in new trustees, reappoints mayor pro tem and other positions

The trustees voted to reappoint multiple town officials

April 15, 2026

Education

Mancos school district to host art supply garage sale to benefit art programs

The event is open to the public

April 15, 2026

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Vendor applications open for 2026 Third Thursdays series in Cortez

There will be four Third Thursday events

April 15, 2026

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Preliminary hearing set for Cortez woman charged in fatal motorcycle crash

On Tuesday, Shandine John appears with attorney

April 15, 2026

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For Cortez-born Kekoa Zwicker, MMA fighting is a family affair

Kekoa Zwicker (right), who watched his grandfather and mother compete in martial arts, prepares for his debut MMA match in…

April 15, 2026

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Cold front moves into Southwest Colorado this week, freeze watch activated

Cortez and surrounding areas will see freezing temperatures over multiple nights as a low pressure system moves through

April 14, 2026

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Colorado expands red flag law as local use remains rare

Update allows certain institutions to file for temporary gun ban

April 14, 2026

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Rural Coloradans will not receive federal aid after last year’s historic wildfires, floods

Communities in Western Colorado asked for relief for damage including destruction of major electric transmission lines serving oil and gas…

April 14, 2026

Education

Montezuma-Cortez School District launches full-time online option

Program will begin in fall for middle and high school students

April 14, 2026

Education

Registration for 2026 Mancos Summer Hub closes on Wednesday

The program will kickoff for the summer on June 8

April 14, 2026

Education

Dolores school board discusses student retention, school projects

Student retention and online schooling raised upon learning of Montezuma-Cortez program

April 14, 2026

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Colorado State Patrol to lead DUI operation in Douglas and Arapahoe counties

Last year, troopers investigated 129 impaired-driving crashes in the counties

April 14, 2026

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A legacy of bipartisan cooperation

Former U.S. Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell remembered as stalwart Colorado representative

April 13, 2026

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Memorial service for Ben Nighthorse Campbell draws diverse crowd

Hundreds gather in Ignacio to honor former U.S. senator

April 13, 2026

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Montezuma County courts see surge in jury trials this year

Increase brings longer lines, capacity parking

April 13, 2026

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Cortez airport advisory committee to open to interested residents

Aviation fanatics can participate in recommendations for the development of the Cortez Municipal Airport

April 13, 2026

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Seventh Mancos BurroFest to honor Colorado anniversary with burros and art

As Colorado turns 150 this summer, Mancos Burrofest will celebrate with a ‘birthday bash’ theme

April 13, 2026