Man pleads guilty to fentanyl distribution in Montezuma County Case had dangerous counterfeit aspect, police say January 15, 2021
Six COVID-19 deaths, outbreak reported at Cortez and Mancos nursing homes Cortez facility taken off outbreak list; new outbreak reported at Mancos nursing home January 14, 2021
Cortez bike race donates $42,000 to community programs 2020 race was canceled; but sponsors and racers left money in for good cause January 13, 2021
Raffle tickets available for cattle brand quilt Southwest Cowbelles annual raffle event is a fundraiser January 13, 2021
Navajo Nation calendar highlights work of mystery photographer A calendar project called “Hogback in Time” was created by Vern Ince and David Reineke to showcase a box of… January 12, 2021
New commissioners, DA take oath of office New year starts off with leadership change January 12, 2021
Elected Montezuma County officials take oath of office today Meet and greet candidates today at noon January 12, 2021
Online party hosted by Dolores River Boating Advocates Fundraiser features river films, gear auction, speakers and band Last Nickel January 11, 2021
Suspect pleads not guilty in theft of Dolores campground’s iconic Airstream Judge disagreed with no-jail stipulation in plea agreement January 9, 2021
Five new coronavirus outbreaks reported for Cortez Grocery store, retailer and hotel report staff infections January 7, 2021
New year’s first baby at Southwest Memorial is born to Dove Creek family Extended family welcomes Samuel Chanson Jude Montgomery January 7, 2021
Montezuma County Patriots rally in Cortez to condemn election results Trump supporters echo president’s claims of fraud January 7, 2021
Montezuma County Health Department vaccinates 300 so far Southwest Colorado leads state in vaccine utilization January 6, 2021
The Bridge Shelter adjusts for pandemic On the ground floor, the modern shelter provides overnight winter housing and a hot meal for the homeless community from… January 5, 2021
Child checked for injury after two-car crash near Cortez Walmart Cortez police seek video to determine cause of crash January 5, 2021
Athletes in Southwest Colorado shine during unusual year Dove Creek football goes to state semifinals, Plewe is runner-up at state golf tournament January 5, 2021
Cortez Christmas Bird Count posts record numbers Two new species documented in the area January 5, 2021
John Porter leaves a legacy of water storage, McPhee Reservoir in Southwest Colorado Porter, who brought the dam to life and was GM for 22 years, dies at age 87 January 3, 2021
Stolen car found engulfed in flames south of Cortez Suspect fled on foot in McElmo Canyon January 2, 2021
Paradox Valley salt injection well could shut down Project removes natural salt loading in Dolores and Colorado rivers January 1, 2021
Dolores drafts regulations for short-term vacation rentals Rules require safety inspections, annual permit and occupancy limits December 30, 2020
Navajo Nation sees uncontrolled COVID-19 spread in 68 communities Emergency order extends stay-at-home lockdown; weekend curfews in effect December 29, 2020
Mitchell Ranch in Cortez told secrets of a lost civilization Early Montezuma County residents share history of the ancients December 29, 2020