Cortez Fire Protection District promotes three Kaelee Allmon, Mike McCoach and Scott Heidergott will all begin their new assignments on Sunday. All three have worked their… July 5, 2017
Wildfires continue to burn in Montezuma, Dolores counties One fully contained, two others growing July 5, 2017
Legislature mammoth compromise bill goes into effect Deal saves hospitals from $264M cut July 5, 2017
Mancos town board declares Western Excelsior fire a disaster Town board joins county declaration July 5, 2017
Fire interrupts July 4 Cortez fireworks show Exploding shell caused delay in Cortez show but led to grandest of finales July 5, 2017
Man killed in shootout with Montezuma County deputies Shootout occurred west of Pleasant View July 5, 2017
Dove Creek celebrates old-fashioned independence Some of the meat was still on the hoof. The town’s 62nd annual Pick ’n’ Hoe celebration started at 9… July 4, 2017
Dolores Tavern focused on quality, fun times New management dedicated to customer service July 3, 2017
Fires flare up in Montezuma, Dolores counties Dry lightning faulted; three wildfires, spot fires burning July 3, 2017
Wildfire funding: One wet year does not justify cuts to federal firefighting funds or crews One wet year does not justify cuts to federal firefighting funds or crews July 3, 2017
Colorado is fifth most patriotic state in the country Recent study shows high number of AmeriCorps volunteers, voters July 3, 2017
Residents are encouraged to practice lightning safety A lightning bolt hits south of Montezuma County Fairgrounds.Courtesy of Jason Walters Topics covered throughout the week included the science… July 2, 2017
Presentation focuses on ‘Northern Chaco Outliers Project’ As part of the Four Corners Lecture Series, the Hisatsinom Chapter of the Colorado Archaeology Society presents Susan Ryan on… July 2, 2017
Singer Andy Mason wraps up summer library series Singer Andy Mason will wrap up the Cortez Public Library’s Summer Reading performances on Wednesday, July 19, at 2 p.m.… July 2, 2017
Lightner Creek Fire evacuees begin to return home Returns done in two stages, depending on location July 1, 2017
Cortez council discusses long-range plans for city Board sets goals for business, water, internet and more June 30, 2017
Most evacuations remain in place for Lightner Creek Fire Fire stays at 20% containment Friday June 30, 2017
Firefighters cautiously optimistic about Lightner Creek Fire Evacuations, pre-evac notices remain in place June 29, 2017
Marijuana drug ring indictment is state’s largest Thousands of pounds of pot distributed across state lines June 29, 2017
