Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a law enforcement officer? The Cortez Police Department will host an academy to give community members a glimpse into what they do March 6, 2025
Aztec Restaurant closes after 50 years of down-home cooking Yard sale planned for Saturday March 6, 2025
Pump the brakes! CDOT changed some speed limits in Cortez Changes are on U.S. Highways 491 and 160 March 5, 2025
More endangered Mexican gray wolves are roaming the southwestern U.S., annual survey shows There were 11% more Mexican wolves, 286, surveyed in New Mexico and Arizona March 5, 2025
Cortez prioritized fiber internet years ago. Where is the city at now? So far, 500 people within city limits are actively using fiber March 5, 2025
Federal spending freeze forces layoffs at La Plata County compost business ‘It’s kind of terrifying,’ owner says of economic uncertainty March 5, 2025
Traffic opens after U.S. Highway 550 crash south of Purgatory Resort Emergency workers responded to initial reports of two people trapped March 5, 2025
From Morocco to Cortez: Abdel Berrada publishes novel inspired by his heritage There will be a book signing at the Cortez Public Library on March 18 March 5, 2025
Dozens show support for federal workers in Southwest Colorado ‘The public would lose a lot if they lost us,’ worker says March 4, 2025
Bloomfield Public Library hosts sound bath to ease trauma of Missing and Murdered Library offers first in a series of free quarterly sound bath sessions March 4, 2025
Remains of man missing in Mesa Verde since start of 2024 discovered Friday The man’s vehicle and phone were found in the park at the time he went missing March 4, 2025
Drought remains moderate through February in Cortez The Valentine’s Day storm pushed the city above its monthly average March 4, 2025
Ken Roczen wins his first race of Supercross season in Daytona Roczen wins the first heat and main event in round riddled with crashes March 4, 2025
Montezuma-Cortez drama program prepares to present ‘Treasure Island’ The actors have been working with a dialect coach and perfecting fight scenes in preparation March 4, 2025
Ophir Pass avalanche victim remembered for drive, warmth ‘She was super easy to love,’ said Sarah Steinwand’s partner, Matt Mielke March 4, 2025
Sen. Michael Bennet confirms he’s considering run for Colorado governor Senator thinking about ‘best place to oppose policies of the Trump administration’ March 4, 2025
Legislation designates March 3 – aka 303 Day – as ‘Buy Colorado Day’ 'We really do want to create something that becomes a sustainable economic driver,’ advocate says March 3, 2025
Charges dismissed against Durango man accused of arson Bradley Clark, 52, spent two years in prison in connection with fire at City Market March 3, 2025
Baseball season gets underway with new faces and familiar talent Darren Daves is congratulated as he heads for home after hitting a home run Saturday in a doubleheader with Bayfield.… March 3, 2025
Track and field season kicks off for Montezuma, Dolores counties M-CHS expects 75 student-athletes could participate March 3, 2025
Montezuma-Cortez girls soccer gears up for exciting season Class of 2025 features an experienced roster March 3, 2025
Student jurors find Kit Carson guilty of mass murder Mountain Middle School holds mock trial at La Plata County Courthouse March 3, 2025
‘Glamping’ tent development proposed for outside Mancos Planning and zoning will make a recommendation on March 13 March 3, 2025
Tourism, firefighting capability threatened by firings in Southwest Colorado ‘Any reduction … impacts firefighting,’ Forest Service official tells La Plata County March 3, 2025