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Two men arrested near Three Springs on suspicion of money laundering

Suspects allegedly transported $60,650 in cash potentially tied to criminal activity

August 14, 2026

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Jeff Hurd faces potentially contentious race against Democrat Dwayne Romero in CD3

A recent poll and classification by national House Democrats signal district could be a close election

August 14, 2026

Education

Montezuma-Cortez school board rejects controversial curriculum in 4-3 vote

Directors say Bluebonnet program was substituted into agreement without board’s knowledge

August 12, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

The legacy of Stanton Englehart: Finding the ‘wee bit’ of magic in art and life

Late artist’s daughter, former students and inspired creators speak of his impact ahead of August exhibit

August 12, 2026

Regional News

Lauren Boebert’s son charged with sexual exploitation

Tyler Boebert was released from jail on $10,000 bond on Sunday, the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office said

August 11, 2026

Local News

Evening overcast could block meteor shower view in Southwest Colorado

Barring a break in likely cloud coverage, residents may have to wait until next year to see the Perseids

August 11, 2026

Local News

Southwest Colorado water basins have a new representative

Andrew Straub-Heidke takes over as conservation district general manager

August 11, 2026

Local News

Injured climbers rescued after fall from El Diente traverse near Rico

Rescue teams operated like ‘clockwork’ during efficient rescue mission, officials say

August 10, 2026

Local News

Southwest providers practice medicine on a manikin for the first rural health symposium at Fort Lewis College

Professionals ran through simulation scenarios and networked resources for less frequent but critical emergencies

August 10, 2026

Education

Montezuma-Cortez School District will ‘edit’ biblical content in new elementary reading curriculum

Superintendent says commitment is to Colorado Academic Standards and setting students up for success

August 9, 2026

Local News

Addiction resources grow in Cortez

Advocates celebrate the addition of a sober living home alongside expanded treatment options and recovery groups

August 9, 2026

Local News

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

Local News

Cigarette purchases decline in Colorado. So does funding for Southwest HIV education program

Durango’s Planned Parenthood works to combat stigma

August 7, 2026

Local News

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

Local News

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

Regional News

64 counties in 64 hours: How these Coloradans celebrated the state’s 150th anniversary

They mapped out a strict spreadsheet beforehand, allowing them to perfectly time each stop

August 3, 2026

Regional News

How does Colorado collect data on wildlife hunted for fur?

CPW pushes back against concerns it lacks sufficient data on furbearers

August 3, 2026

Local News

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

Local News

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

Local News

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

Local News

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

Local News

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

Local News

A century in Cortez: WWII veteran Richard Lindsay celebrates 100th birthday

Navy veteran, reflects on a life in Cortez

July 31, 2026