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What Mexico’s missing people can teach America about migration is focus of FLC professor’s new book

Ben Waddell spent last fall in Guanajuato documenting grassroots efforts to find their disappeared relatives

August 22, 2026

Sports

Rocky Long hopes to instill new confidence in Bayfield football

Wolverines open season on the road Friday night at Aztec

August 19, 2026

Local News

Vehicular assault charge filed for Aztec man suspected of hitting bicyclist south of Durango

The alleged felony will be tried in court

August 18, 2026

Local News

Driver arrested on suspicion of hitting motorcyclist and fleeing scene on U.S Highway 550

Suspect was allegedly intoxicated, friends of the victim are fundraising to pay medical bills

August 18, 2026

Sports

Demons football building toward end of year with new coach, supporting cast

Sniffin, Feeney lead Durango into new league in 2026

August 14, 2026

Education

Montezuma-Cortez school board rejects controversial curriculum in 4-3 vote

Directors say Bluebonnet program was substituted into agreement without board’s knowledge

August 12, 2026

Regional News

Montezuma-Cortez School District will eliminate Bible-based content, officials say

A four-page letter sought to reassure parents the curriculum will avoid religious instruction

August 11, 2026

Local News

Southwest providers practice medicine on a manikin for the first rural health symposium at Fort Lewis College

Professionals ran through simulation scenarios and networked resources for less frequent but critical emergencies

August 10, 2026

Education

Montezuma-Cortez School District will ‘edit’ biblical content in new elementary reading curriculum

Superintendent says commitment is to Colorado Academic Standards and setting students up for success

August 9, 2026

Local News

Addiction resources grow in Cortez

Advocates celebrate the addition of a sober living home alongside expanded treatment options and recovery groups

August 9, 2026

Local News

Montezuma-Cortez School District is using Biblically infused reading curriculum

The course material wasn’t vetted by state evaluators and didn’t go through a public review process

August 8, 2026

Sports

D-Bat tops Nationals, rolls to Connie Mack World Series title

Coached by Ryan Bonesio, champs complete unbeaten streak during eight-game run with 8-2 victory, Xander Thacker named Most Valuable Player

August 1, 2026

Local News

Crash involving two motorcycles leaves one dead atop Coal Bank Pass north of Durango

Second rider rushed to hospital with serious injuries

July 31, 2026

Local News

Motorcyclist airlifted with serious injuries after alleged hit-and-run south of Durango

Man driving flatbed truck arrested in connection with crash

July 31, 2026

Sports

Tour de France update: Simmons named best teammate, Kuss top American

Tadej Pogačar won his fifth title in Paris on Sunday

July 28, 2026

Local News

Rockslide closes Red Mountain Pass for about 5 hours Friday

4 to 5 feet of debris covered U.S. Highway 550 north of Silverton

July 24, 2026

Sports

Durango’s Bates ready to elevate his game in Year 2 at SMU

Former Demon football star started all 13 games last season for Mustangs

July 23, 2026

Local News

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

Local News

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

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

CDOT road work – beginning Monday on Red Mountain Pass – to cause travel delays

Construction between Ouray and Silverton scheduled to last through much of September

July 17, 2026

Local News

A letter to readers from the new publisher at BCI

At Ballantine Communications, we are fortunate to serve a community as wide-ranging and diverse as ours in a landscape composed…

July 16, 2026

Sports

Pommeret, Dauwalter win Hardrock 100 titles

Race went smoothly despite threat of poor air quality from fires

July 15, 2026