Two CDOT road projects wrap up in Southwest Colorado Highways improved in Cortez, Dolores, Rico and Durango November 4, 2021
Rice wins in Cortez; Raney and McClellan win in Dolores Voters approve Mancos Fire Protection District mill levy increase, and mill levy adjustment measure November 3, 2021
Turnout in Montezuma County hits 41% as voters weigh in on school, state questions Voters in three districts faced at least one ballot question, and three state questions November 2, 2021
Cortez family escapes house fire uninjured; three pets rescued Two dogs and a rabbit were rescued by firefighters; family displaced November 2, 2021
Cortez police chief critical of sheriff’s order limiting arrests Nowlin rescinds order days later after denying entry for some inmates to control COVID-19 outbreak October 30, 2021
Cortez band holds protest concert after district cancels trip to state competition Students urge school officials to reconsider and allow band to perform at Pueblo event with additional precautions October 28, 2021
COVID surge in Montezuma County puts pressure on Cortez hospital Increase in number and severity of cases puts Southwest Memorial Hospital near capacity October 28, 2021
Update: Fleeing suspect hit 120 mph before crash in Cortez New York couple arrested on multiple charges October 27, 2021
Hardscrabble and Montezuma’s orchard legacy A look back at the county’s roots in the orchard business October 26, 2021
COVID outbreak doubles at Montezuma County Detention Center County continues to see increase in new cases October 22, 2021
Update: Woman suspected in Cortez crash is identified Multiple citations issued; husband also arrested October 21, 2021
Driver flees officer, collides with truck in south Cortez Suspect vehicle involved allegedly sped through downtown Cortez October 20, 2021
Solar project approved south of Cortez OneEnergy project gains green light for construction; Empire Electric has agreed to buy power October 19, 2021
Colorado painter shares a lifetime of artwork in new book Dolores Public Library will host Jan Thoreen Lewis exhibit in December October 15, 2021
Update: Cyclist who died of heart attack south of Cortez is identified Cyclist found unresponsive on Road G; cause of death listed as heart attack October 15, 2021
Pumpkin Fest will celebrate Halloween in Cortez Piñon Project event is Oct. 30 at Montezuma Park October 14, 2021
Suspect in shooting near Kemper Elementary is arrested in Arizona Tip to Cortez police leads to apprehension on Navajo Nation October 13, 2021
Pandemic surge forces local court proceedings to go virtual Jury trials suspended until further notice October 13, 2021
Ertel Funeral home invites public to 100-year anniversary Nov. 6 celebration includes fireworks show October 8, 2021
Two doctors join Southwest Health System Mullen will be based in Cortez; Dr. Jones will serve Mancos October 5, 2021
Man convicted of domestic violence assault faces more criminal charges Jury hands down guilty plea; new case is pending October 5, 2021
Update: Facebook’s global outage gradually dissipating Service restored Monday evening; Facebook pages in Durango and Cortez affected October 4, 2021
Woman injured in shooting near Kemper Elementary is identified Woman was found in back of car on the way to hospital, police say October 1, 2021
Cortez woman named Colorado queen of weight-loss organization Courtesy photoJudy Echols of Cortez. who lost Judy Echols of Cortez, who lost 46.25 pounds, is the Colorado 2020 Queen… September 30, 2021