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July Fourth calendar for the Four Corners, including Durango, Cortez, Silverton and Farmington

Fireworks, concerts, festivals and family games happening across region

June 29, 2026

Education

Montezuma-Cortez School District seeks recent graduates for multiple positions

A college tuition assistance program is also available

June 29, 2026

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Reduced wind allows for productive day fighting Ferris Fire from the air

Blaze expands to 15,888 acres; evacuations remain in effect

June 29, 2026

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Montezuma-Cortez School Board approves online school plan

In the wake of falling enrollment, administrators are trying to recapture families with a virtual option

June 29, 2026

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Ferris Fire grows to 10,000 acres, evacuations expanded to include private lands

Blaze northeast of Pleasant View was zero percent contained as of Sunday afternoon

June 28, 2026

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Three wildfires break out near Dolores-Montezuma county line

Blazes northeast of Pleasant View total 5,800 acres; no homes threatened

June 27, 2026

Education

PCC offers free construction class in Cortez with stipends for students

The program will be held in conjunction with Fundamental Needs

June 27, 2026

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Longtime Mancos artist to sell southwestern paintings at Millie’s

Lynne Clay spent years crafting paper earrings. Now she’s fulfilling childhood dreams with a paintbrush

June 27, 2026

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Rare superbloom event takes over alpine meadows in Southwest Colorado

After decades of growing, green gentians blossom across high elevation meadows

June 27, 2026

Education

Mancos School District to update cellphone policy

Staff, parents and students can provide feedback until July 10

June 26, 2026

Education

Mancos High School graduate receives scholarship from Western Colorado Community Foundation

The scholarship was established by a former Mancos resident

June 26, 2026

Local News

Rico, Dolores volunteer fire departments struggle with recruitment amid oncoming fire season

In a month defined by red flag warnings, some agencies are looking for recruits

June 26, 2026

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Bond lowered to $175K for man accused in Montezuma County drug trafficking case

Preliminary hearing postponed until August as defense reviews discovery

June 26, 2026

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Southwest Health System report shows both financial struggles and strides in improving care

CEO says federal funding cuts and fewer patients hurt hospital’s first financial quarter

June 25, 2026

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U.S. House primary Democrats answer questions at Durango Public Library

Alex Kelloff and Dwayne Romero are vying for Rep. Jeff Hurd’s seat in Congress

June 24, 2026

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Canyons of the Ancients to host Indigenous art market in Dolores

Artists of all mediums from across Four Corners will display their artistry

June 24, 2026

Education

Dolores school board remains unsure about online schooling

Whether to offer virtual education continues to be a heated topic

June 24, 2026

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Utah wildfire blankets Southwest Colorado with smoke

61,000-acre Cottonwood Fire started Monday northeast of Cedar City

June 24, 2026

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Colorado wildlife crossings now have dedicated funding

Bill designates optional DMV fee; U.S. 160 Mesa Verde project in works for 2030s

June 24, 2026

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Annual Celtic fair bringing food, music and competition to Cortez

Event that typically draws thousands is free and family friendly

June 23, 2026

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Durango man who sat through three arson trials allegedly vandalized Tesla Cybertruck

Bradley Clark, 53, out on bail for unrelated charges, arrested in connection to spray-painted vehicle

June 23, 2026

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Candlelight vigil planned for recent Dolores graduate killed in crash

Taisali Lambson was part of Dolores’ Class of 2026

June 23, 2026

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Mesa Verde attendance rises in May amid flurry of 120th anniversary festivities

Park officials announce summer lineup to celebrate Indigenous history, including three free days

June 23, 2026

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Southwest Colorado’s LGBTQ and two-spirit community resilient during Pride Month

Visibility has grown in Montezuma County, but advocates say work remains

June 23, 2026