Montezuma Local News
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Remembering Ben Nighthorse Campbell
On what would have been his 93rd birthday, friends, family and fellow leaders gathered in Ignacio on April 13th to honor the life and legacy of Ben Nighthorse Campbell. Those who knew him best reflect on a man who transformed Native American re...
Durango Keeps Ragtime Music Alive
Ragtime music — a blend of European styles and African American rhythms considered the forerunner of jazz — has found an unlikely home in Durango, Colo. For nearly 70 years, the Diamond Bell S...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
