Headlines

Private helicopter crashes at Durango-La Plata County Airport

Two men, ages 31 and 61, were inside the aircraft

Education

Dolores Theater Troupe to stage ‘Alice in Wonderland’ this week

The cast and crew have been preparing since February

Four Corners beekeepers enter spring with optimism despite challenges

Springtime brings out beekeepers working to sustain their hives in a difficult climate

Cortez businesses tagged in graffiti spree late Tuesday night

Cortez Police Department is searching for suspects

May 6, 2026

Education

Mancos High School inducts 14 students into National Honor Society

Chapter bids farewell to 10 seniors

May 6, 2026

The search continues for Towaoc man missing for a year

Conrad Silas went missing in April 2025

May 6, 2026

Freeze watch issued for Southwest Colorado Wednesday night

Forecaster says unusually warm spring prompted earlier freeze alerts

GOP candidates for Montezuma County commissioner square off in debate

Republicans discuss taxes, land use and government openness

Montezuma County cleanup days target blight, wildfire risk

Landfill tipping fees to be waived during two-day community cleanup effort

Panthers senior Camryn Oliver leading M-CHS soccer with stingy defense

M-CHS celebrates lone senior’s pivotal role in Panthers success shutting down opposition

AP New Mexico

Indigenous people honor and raise awareness for relatives who are missing or have been killed

Indigenous people and others gather in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on Saturday to raise awareness about Indigenous relatives who have gone…

First responder students simulate real-world tragedies at Pueblo Community College

Law enforcement, nursing and paramedic students prepare for graduation with a large-scale simulation

Starting cannon set to ignite 20th anniversary for 12 Hours of Mesa Verde

Nonprofit race nearing $1 million in charitable donations to youth organizations

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: What’s happening in the Cortez area

Vince Golio hangs out with his great Dane, Fred, while waiting his turn in the judges ring at the Durango…

Southwest Health celebrates Hospital Week with annual 5K, community picnic

Officials will present annual report during May 10-16 celebration

Driver, passenger who died in car crash near Bayfield identified

Parents survived by 5-year-old daughter

Construction at Cortez Municipal Airport will close runways overnight

Project will aid water drainage efficiency and improve the durability of airfield

Dolores boys rally past Ignacio to capture San Juan track and field title

Mancos girls finish third on home track, Dove Creek boys take bronze as well

Dolores Library Board orders workplace review amid complaints

Tense meeting highlights ongoing conflict within library leadership

Steady rounds lift M-CHS golf to runner-up in Panther Invitational

Senior Amita Crowley takes medalist honors, classmate Afton Unrein finishes fourth

Tomac finishes third, one point separates Roczen and Lawrence as final nears

The final round of the 2026 Supercross season will take place this weekend

For the record

Police blotter

Wednesday, April 29