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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

August 8, 2026

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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

August 7, 2026

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Stakeholders weigh in on Upper Dolores wildfire ready plan that nears completion

Watersheds Collaborative host Wednesday workshop

August 7, 2026

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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

August 6, 2026

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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…

August 6, 2026

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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

August 6, 2026

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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

August 5, 2026

Education

Mancos schools prepare for new year with staff training, welcome events and new principal

Secondary school begins Aug. 12, elementary and preschool start on Aug. 17

August 5, 2026

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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

August 5, 2026

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Cortez builds master plan for aging water infrastructure

Tens of millions of dollars needed over the next 20 years

August 5, 2026

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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

August 4, 2026

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Rio Blanco Fire south of Pagosa Springs reaches 1,246 acres

Blaze prompts evacuations, road closures

August 4, 2026

Education

Colorado State Board of Education seeks parent input on school choices through survey

CDE says survey will help determine how best to use state funding, resources and more

August 4, 2026

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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

August 4, 2026

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Man receives maximum sentence for child sexual assault in Cortez

DA praises strength of victim throughout two-year proceedings

August 3, 2026

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Montezuma County Fair celebrates tradition and future

Volunteer-based operation provides community a celebration of county’s agricultural roots

August 2, 2026

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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

August 2, 2026

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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

August 2, 2026

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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

August 2, 2026

Education

Montezuma-Cortez district addresses HVAC system issues at three elementary schools

The district shared contingency plans to combat the warm temperatures

August 2, 2026

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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

August 1, 2026

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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

August 1, 2026

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Crash involving two motorcycles leaves one dead atop Coal Bank Pass north of Durango

Second rider rushed to hospital with serious injuries

July 31, 2026

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Motorcyclist airlifted with serious injuries after alleged hit-and-run south of Durango

Man driving flatbed truck arrested in connection with crash

July 31, 2026