Cortez Fire reports two little fires A 1-acre fire burned about 4:30 p.m. on April 12 in the Cortez Ditch, which runs from Empire Street near… April 17, 2017
Man gets 17 years after fatal burglary in Durango Three others accused in robbery ending in death of Cortez student April 14, 2017
County planners OK high-impact use near industrial park County board OKs permit amid confusion and frustration about land use April 14, 2017
Campfire blamed in wildfire at Boggy Draw trailhead Quarter-acre blaze in grass, timber April 14, 2017
Montezuma farmers weigh in on next Farm Bill Main concerns include local control, help for beginners April 14, 2017
Nine sentenced for alcohol offenses in Cortez du1-i-syn Judge JenniLynn Lawrence granted Cole Clark a deferred sentencing judgment in connection with a first alcohol-related driving offense. She… April 14, 2017
Tipton talks current events at Cortez Middle School ‘There’s no winner in war ... but sometimes you have to fight’ April 14, 2017
Cortez businesses come together for child abuse awareness Child Advocacy Center hosts ‘after hours’ open house April 14, 2017
Cortez fire department hires contractor for new building Local construction company will build new station April 13, 2017
Tourist takes Cortez council to task on police presence du1-i-syn During the public comment section, the man, who introduced himself as Preston Harper, said he and his wife were… April 13, 2017
Habitat loss threatens birds’ future in La Plata County Three species considered vulnerable April 13, 2017
Montezuma County ranks high for environment, low for health Overall, county ranks 44th in Colorado April 13, 2017
Fort Lewis College boosts efforts to recruit students Higher admission standards cited April 12, 2017
Enviros sue Colorado, feds over predator plan Bears, lions would be killed to boost mule deer numbers April 12, 2017
County news: Mock emergencies, lodgers taxes and racetrack plans Zane Devilioso races through the turn at the Montezuma Speedway in 2012. Promoter Kevin Fadis plans to bring more races… April 12, 2017
Photo: A blue ribbon cause The blue ribbons on trees around Cortez were put there by the Child Advocacy Center for national child abuse prevention… April 12, 2017
Hospital Provider Fee reform clears Colorado Senate committee with GOP support Senate committee passes reform of provider fee April 12, 2017
Woman dies after crashing on Colorado 145, rolling into waterway Traffic delayed southeast of Norwood April 12, 2017
Southwest Colorado child advocate group seeks feedback Team Up aims to improve children’s lives April 11, 2017
Painter Hughes starts Mesa Verde residency in May Local residents and visitors are welcomed to join Hughes for a nature walk and watercolor workshop at Parque de Vida… April 11, 2017