Cortez

Colorado lawmakers carve out room for full-day kindergarten in proposed budget

Colorado’s Joint Budget Committee gave its endorsement Tuesday to funding full-day kindergarten by next fall.Associated Press file Funding full-day kindergarten…

March 22, 2019

Opioid plan moves forward; Montezuma can apply for aid

Montezuma County has one of highest death rates in state

March 22, 2019

Funnel cloud spotted east of Cortez

Moose and More co-owner snaps photos just east of town

March 22, 2019

Piñon Project will lead activities for students during spring break

Piñon Project leading activities for local students

March 22, 2019

Lawmakers advance plan to track greenhouse gases

Effort worries coal counties on Western Slope; seen as duplicate by some

March 22, 2019

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Ignacio man dies after five-hour standoff in Farmington

Suspect was wanted on multiple violent offense warrants

March 20, 2019

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Couple sentenced to 8 years in prison for drug distribution

They engaged in drug distribution as a business, judge says

March 20, 2019

Local News

Former nonprofit director sentenced to two days in jail

Woman pleaded guilty to theft

March 19, 2019

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Cortez working through land use code update

Two more discussions before City Council can adopt

March 16, 2019

Local News

Guy Drew property in McElmo Canyon faces foreclosure

Parcel owned by local vintners

March 16, 2019

Local News

Ag Expo: Drought planning advised for uncertain future

Colorado River Basin states risk autonomy

March 16, 2019

Ag-ceptional youth rodeo kicks off Ag Expo

Students came from Cortez, Bayfield and Pagosa Springs

March 15, 2019

Solar power comes to Ute Mountain Tribe

$2 million project will lower electricity bills for Towaoc residents

March 15, 2019

County considers convention center at fairgrounds

Commissioners offer to pay for building, but not operations

March 15, 2019

Ott to pay $54K in restitution to Dove Creek fire department

Judge denies 39-page motion to acquit her

March 15, 2019

After verdict, defendant’s family causes disturbance in courthouse

No arrests made

March 15, 2019

Southwest Health System to hold public forum

The public can ask questions. The SHS board meeting will follow.

March 15, 2019

Local News

Cortez delays vote of support for Bennet bill

Some concerned with rapid action from Democrats

March 14, 2019

Local News

Three crash on snowy, slushy roads in Montezuma County

State trooper killed while investigating Weld County crash

March 14, 2019

Local News

Hemp forum featured at Four States Agricultural Expo

Experts, growers will discuss emerging and niche markets

March 13, 2019

Woman accused of fifth DUI charged with misdemeanor

Arrested in McDonald’s drive-thru

March 13, 2019

Cortez approves new liquor license at Hampton Inn

Hotel manager said Hilton changed standards

March 13, 2019

Cortez land trade opens up Geer Natural Area

City trades suburban lot for land at industrial park

March 13, 2019

Local News

Car chase defendant faces $1 million bond, attempted-murder charges

One deputy awaiting surgery after Sunday’s 50-mile chase

March 12, 2019