CORTEZ – Over its two-plus decades in existence, 12 Hours of Mesa Verde has been a treat for Southwest Colorado riders – and a boon for local community organizations. With another packed field ready t...

CORTEZ Thursday, May 7 Friends of the Cortez Library book sale, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Cortez Library, 202 N. Park St. May 7-9. $5 per bag or $1 per book. Fundraiser supporting the Cortez Library. Free admiss...

Southwest Health System is hosting a week of events for National Hospital Week, including a 5K and community picnic to feature its annual report for a third year in a row. Hospital Week recognizes Cor...

Two people who were found dead after their car crashed on U.S. Highway 160 just east of Bayfield on Saturday have been identified. La Plata County Coroner Jann Smith said Monday that 25-year-old Deva...

The Cortez Municipal Airport begins closing its runways overnight as part of a construction project aiming to improve the safety and longevity of the airfield. Runways will open again in the daytime t...

MANCOS – A drama-filled afternoon in Mancos turned into a two-horse race for the boys San Juan Basin League title. With Dolores and Ignacio trading major point swings on April 28 at Bluejay Field, the...

DOLORES – Conflict within the Dolores Library District Board resurfaced Friday as trustees discussed a series of anonymous complaints about Executive Director Sean Gantt’s leadership. A special meetin...

On a March afternoon, artificial intelligence detected something resembling smoke on a camera feed from Arizona’s Coconino National Forest. Human analysts verified it wasn't a cloud or dust, then aler...

CORTEZ – With all of their hard work this season, it was only a matter of time before the Panthers broke through with score improvements that reflected their growth. Nothing like some home cooking to ...

Only one point separates Ken Roczen and Hunter Lawrence following Round 16 of the 2026 Supercross season. Now, the final round of racing looms. This year’s championship winner will be determined in Sa...