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Lewis-Arriola Elementary earns John Irwin School of Excellence Award

Lewis-Arriola Elementary School has once again received the John Irwin School of Excellence Award, an honor that recognizes schools demonstrating consistent and exceptional academic achievement. The M...
DATE: Apr 02, 2026 CATEGORY: Education

Colorado appeals court orders resentencing for Tina Peters

DENVER ‒ A Colorado appeals court ruled Thursday that a former county clerk convicted in a scheme that sought to prove fraud in the 2020 presidential election should be resentenced because a judge wro...
DATE: Apr 02, 2026 CATEGORY: Regional News

Over five miles of the Mancos River now protected by Montezuma Land Conservancy

The Montezuma Land Conservancy announced the completion of a conservation project on the West Fork of the Mancos River, thanking landowners for their contributions. The end of March marked the complet...
DATE: Apr 01, 2026 CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County Sheriff yet to decide on fire ban; office recommends pile burning in wet conditions

As Montezuma County residents await a final decision on a fire ban, wet conditions this week may provide a safer window for pile burning, according to the Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office. “With the ...
DATE: Apr 01, 2026 CATEGORY: Local News

Sheriff’s blotter

Tuesday, March 3 1:21 p.m.: A deputy responded to Reflection In Metal, 11524 U.S. Highway 491, Cortez, for a report of theft. Someone broke into a warehouse on the north side of the property between 4...
DATE: Apr 01, 2026 CATEGORY: For the record

Freeze watch issued for Cortez and surrounding areas, threatening crops

The National Weather Service has issued a freeze watch for Wednesday night and Thursday morning in Southwest Colorado, warning of adverse impacts to crops, which are more vulnerable to a freeze after ...
DATE: Apr 01, 2026 CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez esports team builds early success in first season

Montezuma-Cortez High School’s esports team is building early momentum in its inaugural season, entering the spring ranked No. 41 in the state. The program was launched this school year but “really go...
DATE: Apr 01, 2026 CATEGORY: Sports

Two women survive overdoses at La Plata County Jail

Two women survived overdoses at the La Plata County jail four weeks ago after narcotics were smuggled into the facility. The drugs that allegedly caused the overdoses are suspected to have been broug...
DATE: Apr 01, 2026 CATEGORY: Local News

Protect our public lands, protect the La Plata Mountains

Our beautiful area in the Southwest is graced with an abundance of public lands – places that are part of our culture and ingrained in the identity of the region. These spaces provide opportunities fo...
DATE: Apr 01, 2026 CATEGORY: Opinion

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DATE: Apr 01, 2026 CATEGORY: Editorial Cartoons

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