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Montezuma County cleans up after thunderstorm downs trees and floods streets

Tuesday’s flash flood alert yielded intense afternoon hail and heavy rain

July 23, 2026

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Out-of-control SUV comes to rest in tree on north Durango property

Crash occurred along U.S. Highway 550 on Thursday

July 23, 2026

For the record

Sheriff’s blotter

Montezuma sheriff badge Thursday, June 25 1:40 p.m.: A deputy responded to KP Pawn, 24099 Road G. 2, Cortez, for…

July 23, 2026

Education

Mancos School District releases second draft of revised cellphone policy, seeks community input

Proposed guidelines aim to increase learning and focus by eliminating distractions

July 23, 2026

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Dolores seeks public comment before writing comprehensive plan update

Questionnaire found online available until July 31

July 23, 2026

Local News

Cortez quilt show to celebrate milestone anniversaries

Event will promote anniversary of U.S., Colorado, Cortez and more

July 22, 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

Education

Cortez Municipal Court to launch Teen Court program in August

If successfully completed, minor offenses will be removed from participating teens’ records

July 22, 2026

Local News

Disciplinary case against Montezuma County judge ends in temporary suspension, censure

Judicial misconduct case involving Ian MacLaren is considered resolved

July 22, 2026

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Law enforcement identifies man suspected of hitting bicyclist south of Durango

Driver allegedly admitted to drinking three beers an hour before crash

July 22, 2026

Local News

One killed, two seriously injured in car crash last weekend north of Durango

Emergency workers responded to three-vehicle accident Saturday morning in Animas Valley

July 22, 2026

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Montezuma County commissioners divide administrator duties during search to fill position

Timeline for hiring new top staff position is difficult to predict

July 22, 2026

Local News

Ute Mountain Ute Tribe to honor hunting traditions at Beaver Creek Massacre site

Tribal members remember the killing of six hunters and recognize modern day hunting rights

July 22, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: What’s happening in the Cortez area

(Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file) CORTEZ Wednesday, July 22 Jurassic Jigsaw Race, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N.…

July 22, 2026

Tri-Cities

Muddy mess in downtown Aztec reminiscent of 2014

Aztec Museum and Pioneer Village hit hard by water and mud

July 21, 2026

Local News

How will the ROAD to Housing Act impact Durango?

Federal bill aims to help national shortage of living units

July 21, 2026

Local News

Ferris Fire turns a corner, is 89% contained

Weeks of rain, suppression efforts bring 64,880-acre blaze largely under control

July 21, 2026

Local News

No hard feelings? Colorado Democrats who endorsed Michael Bennet hope so

Attorney General Phil Weiser will likely be next governor, putting Bennet backers in weird spot

July 20, 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

Local News

Lewis-Arriola firefighters suppress several wildfires over the weekend

Two blazes started by lightning; a third believed to be sparked by fireworks

July 20, 2026

Local News

Former U.S. Rep. makes unaffiliated bid for Colorado governor

Gubernatorial candidate Greg Lopez is running for people across parties

July 20, 2026

Local News

Cortez couple acquire historic Flower Cottage business on Market Street

The Flower Cottage has been a staple in Cortez since the 1960s

July 20, 2026

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Montezuma County asks public to weigh in on rubbish ordinance

Commissioners considers adopting ordinance targeting junk, trash on private property

July 20, 2026

Local News

Cortez City Council approves funding for Parks and Recreation master plan

Project will assess community needs and available funding

July 19, 2026