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Cortez Police Department marks 20th anniversary of Dale Claxton’s death

Claxton hailed as hero during wreath-laying ceremony

May 30, 2018

Looking back

Early Mesa Verde center included cabins, a shop and a bear

Mesa Verde was designated a national park in 1906. The first roadway to carry vehicles was developed about 1913. It…

May 30, 2018

Local News

Horse Park Fire near Disappointment Valley scorches 1,240 acres

A larger Type 2 firefighting unit took over on Tuesday, and more crews are working to suppress the fire, said…

May 29, 2018

Local News

American Legion honors the fallen in Cortez ceremony

The honor guard of the American Legion Ute Mountain Post 75 fires a rifle salute during a Memorial Day ceremony…

May 28, 2018

Local News

Southwest Farm to Yarn Collective opens in Cortez

Grand opening set for Thursday

May 25, 2018

Local News

City Market flash mob focuses on emergency heart treatment

Southwest Health System crew hopes to raise awareness

May 25, 2018

Local News

Montezuma-Cortez graduates get inspiring send-off into the world

Speeches urge students to pursue dreams, be helpful to others, enjoy what life throws their way

May 25, 2018

Local News

Locals perform concert of classical music at church

Music ranges from Beethoven to Bach

May 24, 2018

Local News

Cortez students receive Ronald R. Schneider Memorial Scholarship

Award goes to Montezuma-Cortez High School students

May 24, 2018

Local News

Student first in her family with high school diploma

‘If I can do it, you can do it,’ mother of four says

May 24, 2018

Local News

M-CHS offers more social studies options

World history will not be offered during the transition

May 23, 2018

For the record

Sheriff Blotter

du1-i-syn 9:33 p.m.: Deputies responded to a report of an assault in the 13000 block of County Road 33. Statements…

May 23, 2018

For the record

Police Blotter

du1-i-syn 10:38 a.m.: A man was arrested at Montezuma County Combined Courts, 865 N. Park St., on a warrant for…

May 23, 2018

Local News

Cortez celebrates pioneer past on Historic Preservation Day

Walking tours and performance draw a crowd

May 23, 2018

Local News

Five people arrested in Cortez drug ring investigation

Arrests follow regional task force investigation; charges delayed

May 22, 2018

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Mount Lookout Grange welcomes spring with Mancos Bloom

Annual fundraiser draws small crowd on Sunday

May 22, 2018

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Fire restrictions will take effect at Mesa Verde National Park

A new fire near Mesa Verde National Park in 2012. Open fires will be banned beginning May 27.The Durango Herald…

May 22, 2018

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Trial postponed for two Durango environmentalists

Court of Appeals to decide on reviewing challenges

May 21, 2018

Local News

Monsoons could bring heavy rains this summer, new report says

Courtesy of Climate Prediction Center According to a report released this week, Southwest Colorado is expected to receive “above-average” precipitation…

May 21, 2018

Local News

Protesters march to uranium mill in White Mesa

Rally avoids last year’s confrontation

May 20, 2018

For the record

Sheriff Blotter

du1-i-syn 9:14 a.m.: Deputies responded to a report of employee theft at Giant Gas Station, 501 Railroad Ave., totaling less…

May 20, 2018

Business

Cortez Quilt Co. holds grand reopening after getting new owners

‘Family business’ plans to phase out yarn shop, add classes

May 20, 2018

Local News

‘History, Hikes, Hops’ takes readers on a Colorado beer adventure

Denver reporter puts out a second book on Colorado craft beers

May 18, 2018

Local News

County asserts control of noxious weeds

Problematic properties targeted for treatment

May 18, 2018