County extension office hires second agriculture agent Lockard moves over from Colorado State University research station in Yellow Jacket January 10, 2022
How a Cortez woman transformed a garage into a high-output kitchen Mona Makes engineers flavorful concoctions available through catering and dinner services January 8, 2022
Cortez Municipal Airport slowly recovering from pandemic downturn Essential Air Service contract is up for bid this year; manager hopes for airline with more capacity January 6, 2022
Four positions open on Cortez City Council Applications opened Tuesday ahead of April election January 6, 2022
Young Cortez couple welcome first baby of 2022 at Southwest Memorial Life of rodeo, fishing, and fixing cars awaits county’s first son of the year January 6, 2022
An inside peek into the Montezuma County jail Detention center has lots of moving parts; COVID impacts operations January 2, 2022
COVID deaths increase in Montezuma County; outbreaks reported at Walmart, nursing home Number of cases in county decline; 61% fully vaccinated January 1, 2022
Another snowstorm hits Four Corners Lower valleys get 2-4 inches; higher terrain gets 5-12 inches December 29, 2021
Two new doctors hired at Southwest Memorial Services include family and women’s health and general surgery December 28, 2021
Consecutive storms to bring more snow to Southwest Colorado Roads could become treacherous; avalanche danger is high December 27, 2021
The elves of Cortez: Christmas drive-thru dinner brings good tidings Hope’s Kitchen and Sharehouse distribute about 300 meals December 26, 2021
Where to recycle your Christmas tree this year Cortez and Durango facilitating disposal sites December 24, 2021
Conservation partners target 300,000 acres in Southwest Colorado Rocky Mountain Restoration Initiative unites wildlife protection with wildfire mitigation December 24, 2021
Cortez Christmas Bird Count returns to open invitation Citizen science event counts different species in 15 locations in Montezuma County December 24, 2021
Southwest Colorado will see a snowy Christmas holiday Mountains could get 2-3 feet by Saturday; avalanche risk raised to ‘high’ for Friday December 23, 2021
New CEO hired to lead Southwest Memorial Gentry is a veteran in health care and hospital management December 22, 2021
Cortez hires new directors for recreation and public works Hiring process continues for economic development director December 20, 2021
Ice cream favorite Moose and More moving to Mancos A look back at the shop’s sweet evolution December 19, 2021
Beloved ‘everything’ store closing its doors after 35 years in Cortez Owner reflects on music evolution and generations of customers December 17, 2021
Overnight storm blankets Cortez area with fresh snow Ski areas build up bases; multiple vehicles slide off road December 15, 2021
Colorado wants to keep investors from flipping water rights. Let the speculation begin. Legislators want to tackle water speculation after two companies buying up water rights in Grand Valley and the San Luis… December 15, 2021
A future of drought? Ute Mountain Ute Tribe looks at life with less water Limited water supply consolidated to keep corn crop and flour mill operating; jobs lost, canal payment assistance requested December 15, 2021
Sleeping Ute Apartments in Cortez to be sold and upgraded Complex will remain low-income housing December 13, 2021
Panthers girls basketball team riding early hot streak M-CHS tops Dolores to continue early success December 12, 2021