Sports

Bears football on the hunt for big season under new head coach

2025 offensive coordinator Duston Russell takes reins for promising DHS program

August 14, 2026

Sports

Former CMS football coach Bryce Waggoner takes the helm at M-CHS

Panthers kick off new season at home against Ignacio on Aug. 21

August 14, 2026

Sports

Tears of joy for Demi Vollering after winning the Women’s Tour de France for the second time

Netherlands' Demi Vollering celebrates on the podium after winning the Women's Tour de France cycling race (Tour de France Femmes)…

August 9, 2026

Sports

Cortez BMX preps for state championships with back-to-back qualifying weekends

Local riders stood out in July 25 races, then many previewed Durango’s Cundiff Park – the site of the state…

August 3, 2026

Sports

Boggy Draw Beat Down riders put pedal to metal in event’s 28th year

Over 150 riders compete in four race distances all across the Dolores trail system

August 2, 2026

Sports

Dove Creek dropping varsity football for fall season

Low numbers, player safety identified as contributing factors for district decision

August 2, 2026

Sports

Hunter Lawrence lengthens Motocross lead at Washougal

Lawrence placed second in first Moto and first in next race

July 28, 2026

Sports

Dove Creek’s Spanglers rule the roost at Cortez Speedway to kick off county fair

Camron, Brody, Aaron, and Rick Spangler make their mark on Midseason Championship races

July 27, 2026

Sports

Durango’s Shylene Drumm wins breakaway roping title at National High School Finals Rodeo

Ignacio’s Kodi Mae Rima and Cortez’ Brileigh Gordanier make impressive NHSFR debuts

July 26, 2026

Sports

Free skate camp at Lost Canyon Skate Park offered for Montezuma County youths

Total of 24 campers will participate in two three-day sessions

July 22, 2026

Sports

Hunter Lawrence retakes points lead; Cortez’s Eli Tomac returns to racing

Hunter Lawrence now leads the overall points by 10

July 20, 2026

Sports

Battle of brothers continues: Jett Lawrence now leads Motocross overall by one point

There has been no update on Eli Tomac’s condition since his crash in Round 1

July 13, 2026

Sports

Hunter Lawrence overtakes brother for overall points lead after Fourth of July win

Races at RedBud once again led to a battle between brothers

July 7, 2026

Sports

Montezuma-Cortez graduate receives Roy Halladay award prior to entering U.S. Naval Academy

Senior and baseball player recognized for academics, athletics, leadership and service

July 2, 2026

Sports

Rising stock car star Layne Bellm using Cortez Speedway as a springboard for championship season

Broomfield-based 21-year-old takes home double-victory to bolster state champion resume

June 29, 2026

Sports

Mancos’ Quincy Morgan-Montoya earns reserve all-around champion at College National Finals Rodeo

New Mexico Junior College sophomore continues to shine on the national rodeo scene

June 28, 2026

Sports

It runs in the family: Kirtland’s Shim father-son duo sweeps doubleheader at Cortez Speedway

Father Leon and son Gabe Shim enjoy strong bond while dominating mod-lite division

June 28, 2026

Sports

M-CHS graduate Thayer Plewe finishes outstanding freshman golf season at UNM

Plewe also narrowly missed qualifying for this year’s U.S. Open

June 22, 2026

Sports

Hunter Lawrence dethrones brother for Motocross Round 4 victory at High Point

There have been no recent updates on Eli Tomac’s return to racing

June 22, 2026

Local News

Monster trucks take over Cortez in a barrage of noise and dirt

Third annual Team Throttle Monster events show Friday, Saturday at county fairgrounds

June 21, 2026

Sports

Ute Mountain, Basin Rodeo Teams sending seven athletes to national championships

Area youth rodeo teams building the next generation for the sport

June 16, 2026

Sports

Jett Lawrence remains on top for Motocross Round 3 at Thunder Valley

Cortez’s Eli Tomac has not returned to racing following Round 1 crash

June 15, 2026

Sports

Colorado’s Jacoby Campbell lives on the edge as bareback rider

2025 UMR rodeo champ battles through the one of the sport’s most unforgiving events

June 15, 2026

Gallery

Photos: Ute Mountain Rodeo wraps up exciting weekend

Delta, Colorado’s Rachel Huerkamp circles the barrels as part of her Ute Mountain Rodeo-winning ride on Friday night at the…

June 14, 2026