Cortez

For the record

Police Blotter

du1-i-syn 8:04 p.m.: A man attempting to enter a residence and then a vehicle was arrested on the 400 block…

January 1, 2019

Local News

Man injured, vehicles collide during ill-advised tow on U.S. 160

Slick roads a problem for drivers on New Yearâ€™s Eve

December 31, 2018

Local News

Avalanche warning is in effect in San Juans, La Platas

Threat is elevated to ‘high’ level

December 31, 2018

Local News

Fire destroys home on Road H southeast of Cortez

Family safely evacuates; Red Cross provides aid

December 31, 2018

High School Sports

Paddleboards poach powder

Hillside meadows at Lizard Head pass are ideal

December 31, 2018

Democrats could break longtime logjams at state Capitol

Legislature may address health costs on West Slope

December 29, 2018

Montezuma County takes up issue of eagles nesting on private land

County grapples with federal protections for bald, golden eagles

December 29, 2018

Towaoc woman arrested for DUI after close call with deputy

Deputy took ‘rapid evasive maneuvers’ to avoid collision

December 29, 2018

Durango man gets 2 years in prison after 7th DUI

Judge cites community safety during sentencing

December 29, 2018

Local News

Update: At least four crashes reported on Cortez-area highways

Three crashes occur on U.S. 160 and one on U.S. 491

December 28, 2018

Local News

Financial recovery on track, Southwest Health System says

Popular doctor rehired; board of directors gets new members

December 28, 2018

Local News

Piñon Project offers free rentals of outdoor gear

Currently, organizations may reserve equipment

December 28, 2018

For the record

Police Blotter

du1-i-syn 12:19 a.m.: A woman driving a Fiat hatchback was pulled over as the vehicle was making a continuous honking…

December 28, 2018

Local News

Hypodermic needles found in inmate’s hair bun

Albuquerque man facing unrelated one-year prison sentence in New Mexico

December 28, 2018

Local News

Report of man ramming booth at Four Corners monument a misunderstanding

Man from India had been drinking; no charges filed

December 28, 2018

Local News

New Mexico man with 9 DUIs is arrested in Cortez

Judge Lawrence denies request for lower bond

December 27, 2018

Local News

County commissioners, irrigation company headed to trial over culvert

Court to decide who should pay to replace $10,000 drain

December 27, 2018

High School Sports

2018: A championship year in Montezuma County sports

Locals win prestigious titles; prep athletes leave lasting legacies

December 27, 2018

Local News

2018: Year of drought, wildfires, political change

After a weak winter, low reservoirs, fires troubled community

December 26, 2018

Local News

A new look for Cortez in 2018

From medians to a new website, the city embarked on a makeover

December 26, 2018

Local News

New book takes a look at UFO activity in Colorado

December 26, 2018

Local News

Storm blankets Montezuma County with heavy, wet snow

Telluride, Purgatory report a Christmas bonanza

December 26, 2018

Local News

Update: Driver’s dog contributed to Main Street crash

Female driver and two dogs in vehicle not injured

December 25, 2018

Local News

Cortez ensures no one must be hungry, alone on Christmas

Nearly 300 people served at annex and at home

December 25, 2018