17-mile Paths to Mesa Verde awarded final planning State grants make the project shelf ready for construction March 27, 2020
Order to shelter in place makes ‘ghost town’ of Telluride Ski and snowboard gear and clothing adorn shop windows. Bicycles are parked on clean town sidewalks, ready for rent and… March 26, 2020
Should Colorado close its national parks? Mesa Verde shuttered Wednesday for coronavirus-related health concerns March 26, 2020
UPDATE: Southwest Colorado gets 3 new cases of coronavirus; one is health worker One of the new cases is an Axis Health System staff member March 26, 2020
Colorado governor issues statewide stay-at-home order starting Thursday At least 19 deaths have been linked to the coronavirus in Colorado March 25, 2020
Dolores activates ‘Peace on Earth’ sign amid COVID-19 breakout Message of peace is above town March 24, 2020
League of Women Voters questions Cortez council candidates Candidates respond to Journal after coronavirus order cancels forums March 23, 2020
Candidates chosen for primary ballot at Republican assembly Lindsay, Guiles and Wilkin make ballot; Hunter does not March 22, 2020
Two storms expected this week in Southwest Colorado Strongest storm expected to hit early Thursday morning March 22, 2020
Montezuma school districts prepare for online instruction Extended closures expected to continue March 22, 2020
No visitors allowed in Southwest Memorial Hospital Increased restriction is to curb spread of virus March 21, 2020
Montezuma County groups organizing food assistance programs Local agencies look to meet Montezuma County food needs March 20, 2020
Rico, south of Telluride, adopts shelter-in-place rules Town joins Telluride in virus prevention measure March 20, 2020
Montezuma County declares health emergency as coronavirus spreads Disaster status helps businesses get financial relief March 20, 2020
Cortez declares state of emergency amid coronavirus pandemic Also: Pot shop hearing canceled; election proceeding as usual March 20, 2020
Mesa Verde National Park remains open Some facilities temporarily closed to prevent virus spread March 19, 2020
Updates: Schools extend spring break; city closes library, rec center Local groups cancel and postpone events in face of coronavirus March 18, 2020
Ute Mountain Casino and Hotel in Towaoc closes Restaurant at Montezuma County’s second-largest employer serves to-go orders March 18, 2020
Local workers, businesses may benefit from federal coronavirus legislation Bill underway to provide relief to affected industries March 17, 2020
Southwest Memorial Hospital ramps up testing The flu clinic will be at 1413 N. Mildred Road, and will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.… March 17, 2020
Hospital and nursing homes limit visitation Measure might help reduce potential spread of coronavirus March 14, 2020