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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

Associated Press

National Code Talker Day brings 101-year-old veteran to Phoenix

Marine Corps recruited more than 400 Navajos during World War II

August 14, 2026

Local News

Montezuma County Fair Livestock Auction nets over $430,000

End of fair sales exceed 2025 total by $81,000

August 14, 2026

Local News

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

Local News

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

Local News

Southwest Health System adds pediatrician in Cortez

Dr. Maggie Bonilla will join current SHS pediatrician Dr. Moriah Tarpey

August 14, 2026

Education

Dolores’ new high school expected to be occupancy-ready by second semester

14th Street connection needed to finish flood mitigation work

August 14, 2026

Local News

Mancos urges residents to restrict water use, amps up restrictions enforcement

The Mancos Marshal’s Office will not longer issue warnings; instead, violations will incur citations

August 14, 2026

Local News

Cortez opens 2027 Community Support Grants

Nonprofits can request up to $5,000

August 13, 2026

For the record

Sheriff’s blotter

Montezuma sheriff badge Monday, July 27 10:36 a.m.: A deputy spoke by phone with a woman who lives on Road…

August 13, 2026

Education

New teachers bring international, personal experiences to Montezuma-Cortez classrooms on first day of school

Ana Rodriguez-Araya and Brook Stevens are two of 40 new staff in district

August 13, 2026

Education

Dolores schools kicked off 2026-27 school year on Monday

New high school is expected to be completed by second semester

August 13, 2026

Local News

Cortez voters to decide on lodgers tax increase

City Council approves final ballot language, but not without debate

August 13, 2026

Local News

RISE Southwest sets fifth annual suicide prevention walk for Sept. 12 in Cortez

The walk includes activities and remembrance for those who have died from suicide

August 12, 2026

Local News

22nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office expects busy fall with multiple murder trials scheduled

Felony filings are higher from last year

August 12, 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

Local News

CSU Extension recaps strong Montezuma County Fair numbers, previews future events

Fair to send 10 livestock exhibitors, one horse exhibitor and 52 projects to Colorado State Fair

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

IronWood Mill contempt hearing delayed over address dispute

Judge declines to dismiss allegations after defense raises issue in court documents

August 11, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: What’s happening in the Cortez area

There will be an author talk at noon Saturday at the Cortez Cultural Center. For more information, visit Cortezculturalcenter.org. (Courtesy)…

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