Cortez

Sen. Bennet on conference committee that advances No Child reform measure

Bennet says bill ends ‘one size fits all’ federal policy

November 23, 2015

Volunteers prepare a community feast

Priest Leigh Waggoner helps put away turkeys donated by Jim Mischke for the Community Thanksgiving Dinner. The Community Thanksgiving Dinner…

November 23, 2015

Local News

Drive-by gunfire on Main Street

A man sweeps up glass at the Fiesta Theatre after apparent drive-by gunfire hit eight Main Street businesses about 7:30…

November 23, 2015

State Nation World

Mark Redwine files to dismiss wrongful death lawsuit in death of son, Dylan Redwine

Says statute of limitations has expired

November 23, 2015

Local News

Only light snow expected in Colorado for Thanksgiving

But heavy pre-turkey day traffic shouldn’t surprise

November 23, 2015

Columnists

Fact Check: Democratic candidates miss on dollars, common sense

Democratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders, left, Hillary Rodham Clinton and Martin O’Malley take the stage before a Democratic presidential primary…

November 20, 2015

Faith

Backlash over Mormon LGBT rule change spreads among faithful

Wendy Montgomery, a Mormon mother of a gay teenage son, says the mixed messages feel like emotional whiplash and have…

November 20, 2015

Faith

Santa Fe archbishop: ‘Spotlight’ to bring up church’s dark past

Film details newspaper’s investigation of sexual abuse

November 20, 2015

Powerful solutions

Winter survival depends on animals’ ability to adapt

To survive the winter months, animals hibernate, migrate or adapt to seasonal conditions. The snowshoe hare turns white and puts…

November 20, 2015

Community Calendar

The Turkey Trot<br><br>The For Pets’ Sake Humane Society’s Cortez Turkey Trot fundraiser is 9 a.m. Thanksgiving Day at the Parque…

November 20, 2015

Local News

Wright, Montano take school board oaths tonight

Re-1 board interviews delayed

November 20, 2015

Local News

Baxstrom is denied defender in domestic violence

Defense attorney tests patience of county judge

November 19, 2015

Local News

Police stun pedestrian 5 times

In a three-page report, K-9 officer Frank Kobel stated that he was dispatched to City Market on the 500 block…

November 19, 2015

Local News

Taste of the Seasons decks halls for 17th year

Event benefits local United Way charities

November 19, 2015

Local News

Yucca House expansion, access point delayed

Mesa Verde superintendent says it’s up to Congress

November 19, 2015

Local News

Metal sediment unlikely to dissolve

FLC professors plan research on effects on plants

November 17, 2015

Local News

Ryan Frazier joins U.S. Senate race in Colorado

Ex-councilman seeks GOP nod

November 17, 2015

Local News

Regulators discuss proposed rules meant to ease oil and gas conflicts

The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission began hearings Monday on proposals designed to address complaints that arise as Colorado’s…

November 17, 2015

More Sports

Outdoors Briefs

Colorado Parks and Wildlife will offer a 2015 holiday incentive of a free Colorado Outdoors subscription with online purchase of…

November 17, 2015

Local News

Feds stand behind report that Colorado agreed to mine plan

State mine agency says no consent given before Gold King Mine spill

November 17, 2015

Local News

Forest Service finalizes Chimney Rock plans

Long-term vision released after National Monument designation

November 17, 2015

Local News

Forest officials agree: Beetle infestation doesn’t determine fire severity

Report downplays correlation between tree die-offs, fires

November 17, 2015

For the record

Court briefs

A plea hearing for Nicole Hill, 24, address undisclosed, has been set on Dec. 8, after she posted a $3,000…

November 17, 2015

Living

Health-care costs spike on Western Slope

Despite enrollment gains, rates rise across Colorado

November 17, 2015