Cortez Middle School hosted its annual eighth-grade career fair in early April, drawing 107 students to learn from roughly 30 community members about a wide range of professions. The three-day event, ...

What might happen if two of the greatest minds of the 20th century met before either became famous? That question drives Steve Martin’s comedy “Picasso at the Lapin Agile,” a play that blends history,...

Southwest Health System recently announced the nomination of quality coordinator Nikki Young for the Excellence in Nursing Award from the Colorado Nurses Foundation. The awards honor nurses across Col...

The city of Durango has requested a declaratory judgment from 6th Judicial District Court on whether an ordinance prohibiting active-duty law enforcement officers from concealing their identities can ...

CORTEZ Friday, April 24 “Peril on the High Seas,” 7 p.m. Lamp Post Creative Learning Center, 32171 U.S. Highway 160. Over-the-top interactive comedy melodrama inspired by the golden age of Hollywood. ...

A new festival celebrating the history and culture of southwest Colorado will debut in Cortez during National Historic Preservation Month, offering two days of free, family-friendly events. Heritage D...

The Supercross season has a new 450SX points leader. Ken Roczen moved into first place in the overall standings after winning Saturday’s main event despite “brutal” track conditions. Cold, rainy weath...

Fort Lewis College student Grady James took home the overall first place prize in the 11th annual FLC Hawk Tank competition April 18 for his business venture, joining nine winners across four competit...

As the season moves into its final stretch, the Montezuma-Cortez High School baseball team knows that if it is going to reach its goals, not every win will be a work of art. With first place in the In...

TRACK AND FIELD The Dolores boys track and field team is edging closer to securing qualification for all four of their relays to the 2A state championships. Their most recent exploit – a 45.55 4 x 100...