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Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu says he was treated for prostate cancer and is now healthy

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday that he has undergone treatment for prostate cancer in his…

April 25, 2026

Faith

Churches struggle to respond to rising singles

Communities face pressure to rethink belonging, leadership and language for a growing share of unmarried adults

April 24, 2026

Education

Montezuma-Cortez school board accepts legal counsel proposal from Lyons Gaddis

Board also approves using Panorama Education platform

April 24, 2026

For the record

Police Blotter

Journal/Sam Green Cortez Police Department badge Wednesday, April 15 10:22 a.m.: An officer patrolling an alley behind the Pinon Project,…

April 24, 2026

Local News

Geothermal energy bill advances at the Colorado Capitol

Measure to reduce red tape for geothermal projects passes its first Senate hearing, 5-2.

April 24, 2026

Local News

Amid budget cuts, Colorado lawmakers and elected officials are set to get a pay hike

A set of pay increases resulting from a law passed in 2024 will automatically go into effect Jan. 1 unless…

April 24, 2026

New Mexico

Half of All Rural Counties Are Losing Population. What Is Contributing to Those Declines?

For years, the dominant headline has been that rural America is growing again. And that’s partly true. But zooming in…

April 24, 2026

Local News

Boggy Draw trails reopen after prescribed burn

Boggy Draw trails reopen to hikers, bikers and horseback riders

April 24, 2026

AP New Mexico

Q&A: Apollo astronaut Schmitt talks about getting back to the moon and life in the universe

The former U.S. senator from New Mexico was the first scientist to set foot on the moon

April 24, 2026

New Mexico

New Mexico environment officials mandate more legacy nuclear waste at WIPP

The new permit puts the focus back on cleanup

April 24, 2026

Sports

Skyhawks men’s basketball’s top player transfers to Division I school

Stewart Erhart committed to University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

April 23, 2026

Local News

Residents, firefighters rethinking water use ahead of wildfire season

Officials stress mitigation as drought strains firefighting resources

April 23, 2026

Local News

Longtime Cortez resident, veteran and patrol officer becomes detective

Michael Rivas, former Panthers basketball player and veteran of missions in Iraq and Afghanistan, joins the Detective Division

April 23, 2026

Local News

Water cuts to hit Conquistador Golf Course

Parks and Recreation Director Creighton Wright told residents to expect dry, yellow and brown grass throughout the city this summer

April 23, 2026

Tri-Cities

Jack’s Plastic Welding of Aztec built recovery raft for Artemis II mission

CEO-designer said learning, improving products is big reward

April 22, 2026

Sports

Bears take down Bulldogs in season series rubber match

Quick start for Dolores helps hosts take 2-1 advantage in local rivalry, boosts Dolores playoff profile

April 22, 2026

Local News

Firefighters respond to multi-structure fire northeast of Durango

Cause of blaze under investigation; no injuries reported

April 20, 2026

Local News

La Plata County to pay $5 million to settle jail death lawsuit

Litigation against jail’s medical provider pending

April 20, 2026

Local News

‘Vince the Sign Guy’ brings levity to Vallecito

‘If (my) purpose is putting a smile on somebody’s face, then that’s what I’m going to keep doing,’ pun connoisseur…

April 20, 2026

Local News

What happened to Colorado’s medical marijuana card?

Industry shrinking as financial incentives disappear, state regulations tighten

April 20, 2026

Local News

‘Grateful all the way until we are dead’

Southwest Colorado band State 38 commemorates a decade of jams, talks about Grateful Dead, gigs and legacy

April 18, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: What’s happening in the Cortez area

Saturday, May 9: Heritage Apple Tree Sale & Fundraiser, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 13729 Road 29. Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project will…

April 17, 2026

Local News

Rural Coloradans will not receive federal aid after last year’s historic wildfires, floods

Communities in Western Colorado asked for relief for damage including destruction of major electric transmission lines serving oil and gas…

April 14, 2026

Tri-Cities

Update: Police identify man killed in police-involved crash in Farmington

San Juan County Sheriff’s Office investigates

April 14, 2026