Montezuma Local News
Local NEWS Montezuma serves Dolores, Cortez, and Mancos, Colorado and is part of Local NEWS Network (LNN), a proprietary platform to produce and distribute local NEWS programming in small towns across the USA. Check us out online at www.montezumalocal.news or on one of our four digital displays around town and at the airport.
Episodes
10 episodes
Colorado's New Wildfire Resiliency Code Explained
Colorado's new Wildfire Resiliency Building Code requires fire-resistant materials and vegetation management for new construction and major home renovations in wildfire-p...
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Arenacross Racing Roars to Four Corners
Arenacross racing returns to the Four Corners region for the fourth consecutive year as Finish Line Promotions brings the Parnall Law Xtreme Arenacross back with
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What’s Happening Around Montezuma County | Week of March 10, 2026
On Wednesday, the Cortez Public Library celebrates Women's History Month with a free author talk from local author Margaret Kirk, presenting her book "They Persisted" — a historical nonfiction ...
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Counting Dippers to Gauge Animas River Health
Every February, volunteers walk the banks of the Animas River counting American dippers — small, bold birds that dive headfirst into rushing rapids and spend their entire lives along river corridors. Because dippers feed on the aquatic insects ...
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Senator Bennet Visits Durango, Discusses Governor's Race
Colorado U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet made a stop in Durango this week to discuss his campaign for governor, touching on some of the most pressing issues facing the state. Bennet, who has represented Col...
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Tracking Colorado's Changing Snowpack Patterns
For over two decades, the Center for Snow and Avalanche Studies has been monitoring Colorado's snowpack from weather stations on Red Mountain Pass. Their team digs snow pits every few weeks documenting dus...
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KDUR Cover Night Celebrates Local Musicians
KDUR, Fort Lewis College's radio station now in its 52nd year, hosts an annual cover night that has become a cornerstone event for Durango's music community. The tradition began when musicians from different ...
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A Pillar of Montezuma County Agriculture
Cortez Livestock has served Montezuma County since 1959, providing a place for local ranchers and Native American producers to buy, sell, and trade livestock....
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Colorado Expands Wolf Range Rider Program to Southwest
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is expanding its Range Rider Program as part of the state’s gray wolf restoration efforts following voter-approved Proposition 114. The program places highly trained riders in k...
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"Truth Be Told” documentary emphasizes the crucial role of local journalism
A new documentary is shining a light on the power of local journalism and its role in a healthy democracy. Truth Be Told screened in Durango this week, hosted by COLab, marking the first stop on a statewide tour. The film explores how ...
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