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James Wiley, a Republican, is running for secretary of state against Amanda Gonzalez, a Democrat.
By Rachel Hughes
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Kevin Grantham, a Republican, is running for state treasurer against Jeff Bridges, a Democrat.
By Rachel Hughes
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Montezuma County’s general election is approaching. Here are key dates, drop-off locations and things to know before your ballot arrives.
By Sadie Smith
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This story is sponsored by Keesee Motors and Big O Tires of Cortez.
The fourth annual Rhythm and Roots Harvest Festival runs Friday and Saturday, Sept. 25-26, at Mancos Brewing Co. On Saturday, Sept. 26, the San Juan Mountains Association will host a La Plata Canyon campsite cleanup from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., open to all ages. To register, visit SJMA's Volunteer Opportunities page. The Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance, the Bureau of Land Management and Osprey are seeking volunteers for a National P...
The Amy Goodman documentary, “Steal This Story, Please!,” is Friday, September 11, at 7 p.m. at the Sunflower Theatre. The 5th Annual Memorial Walk hosted by RISE Southwest is Saturday, September 12, at 9 a.m. at Montezuma Park. And Montezuma Land Conservancy hosts its Cycling and Salsa Festival Saturday, September 12, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Fozzie's Farm in Lewis.
By Kia Whiteskunk
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A former Farmington grocery store has become a hub for local youth sports, thanks to the Pennington family. The Penningtons have owned the building since the 1980s and began converting it into practice space for their children's volleyball and baseball teams before opening it up to the wider community.
Today, Empire Athletics offers batting cages, volleyball and pickleball courts, a yoga studio and a gym, with a new turf field proje...
The Montezuma Heritage Museum in Cortez is marking America's 250th anniversary and Colorado's 150th with two special exhibits. “Moments That Made Us” explores how local Montezuma County history connects to the themes of the Declaration of Independence and runs through December. “Yesterday's Stories” is a collaboration with KSJD Radio that brings historical archives to life through community voices and runs t...
Colorado's "Negligently Luring Bears" law, House Bill 1342, cracks down on people who attract wild bears. The law lowers the legal standard from "intentional" to "knowing" behavior, removes the automatic warning first-time offenders used to receive, and raises the fine for repeat violations from $2,000 to $5,000.
By Sadie Smith
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This story is sponsored by the FLC Center for Innovation and Sky Ute Casi...
Aztec Riverside BMX aims to break ground this October on a two-acre, city-owned lot for a new BMX track, giving local children a home course instead of long drives to Durango or Albuquerque to race. The nonprofit is working with USA BMX to design the track to national standards. Beyond race day, organizers plan a loaner bike fleet, Strider races for the youngest riders and a school partnership teaching children how bikes work throu...
Table to Farm Compost is a Durango based climate activist business that has been turning food scraps into compost since 2016. Co-owner Monique DiGiorgio was recently named the 2025 Entrepreneur of the Year by Southwest Colorado Rocks for her leadership in growing the company to more than 800 subscribers and achieving the highest level of compost certification in Colorado. The company offers curbside pickup of food scraps and transf...
Living in southwest Colorado means the risk of fire and flood is never far from home.
First responders and firefighters are currently fighting the Rio Blanco Fire, located 12 miles south of Pagosa Springs. The lightning-caused fire started on Tuesday, July 28, and as of Thursday evening, it has grown to 781 acres with 0% containment.
Nearly a year ago, communities just west of town experienced a similar threat: the Oak Fire, fu...
Analyss Benally grew up in Shiprock on the Navajo Nation and went on to play Division I basketball at San Jose State before launching her professional basketball career in Europe. Today, her nonprofit, AB Five Basketball, brings free camps and clinics to Native youth across the Southwest.
This summer, AB Five returned to Shiprock with volunteer coaches, including former Los Angeles Lakers guard Andre Ingram.
By Tanner Waite
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