Details emerge in Lightner Creek shooting death

Victim reportedly lunged at suspect before being killed

Colorado residents urged to get bear smart

Most bear-human conflict arises from lack of education

Piñon Project plans for future in new building

Leaders hope for major remodel next year

Cortez plans for new park on old high school land

City plans to seek GOCO grant

Forest officials seek comment on plan for new Boggy Draw trails

Michael Watson goes bike-joring with his team of Pointers in the Boggy Draw Trail system.Courtesy photo Boggy Draw has seen…

Mark Redwine arrested in connection with death of son

Charges include second-degree murder and child abuse

Suspect in car chase contaminates, shuts down Montezuma jail

Man arrested after car chase

Discounts, the Bridge Shelter and more on Cortez council agenda

Council will vote on seven ordinances and resolutions

Photo: Rain fails to dampen Third Thursday celebration

After the lightning and rain, the Cortez Third Thursday celebration continued with a band, balloon animals, beer and ice cream…

Photo: Dance to the music

Photo: Battle of Badges blood drive

Kayla Odell and Kristy Charles prepare to donate blood as donor recruiter Kristan Velarde tests a sample. The Battle of…

Interior: No changes needed to Colorado national monument

‘We absolutely realized that not all monuments are the same,’ Zinke says

Two victims in Thursday head-on crash identified

Authorities say family of four was from Washington

Mancos school board chooses leader for bond committee

Alan Mathews will help advertise ballot issue

Cortez Planning and Zoning plans changes to land use rules

Board disagrees with parts of new Three Mile Plan

Cortez Public Art Committee takes shape

Group will advise council on art contracts

UPDATE: Ute Mountain lightning-strike fire doubles in size

Fire covered 15 acres Friday morning

Spangler family of Dove Creek knows speed

Dove Creek racing family lives and breathes dirt track racing – sunup to sundown

West’s push for one big electric grid gains steam

And in the darkness, bind them: The West’s bid for one big electric grid

What to eat for a long walk through the woods

Optimal backpacking diet begins with preparation, low carbohydrates

Dolores Galloping Goose Historical Society celebrates 30 years

Group marks Aug. 12 anniversary with cake, free rides

Protest of Betsy DeVos reignites debate on school choice

Critics feel state is giving tax money to ‘unaccountable’ charter schools

Flash flood watch issued for western Colorado, eastern Utah

Watch in effect until 12 a.m. Thursday

Governors call for nonpartisan approach on health care system

They ask to be involved in drafting of new legislation