Red flag warnings in place in Montezuma County due to high winds and low humidity Fire officials share tips with the public to prevent wildfires July 4, 2023
Towaoc celebrates Independence Day with fireworks, music and food Cortez celebration starts Tuesday afternoon July 4, 2023
Ute tribes fear effects of U.S. Supreme Court ruling in water rights case Leaders say outcome weakens U.S. government obligation to keep promises made in treaties July 4, 2023
Seeding a sustainable future Ute Mountain Ute Farm and Ranch using water allocation to prepare for a dry future July 4, 2023
Hot weather, strong winds likely to drive wildfire this week west of Pagosa Springs Chris Mountain Fire grew to 459 acres, zero percent contained as of Monday July 4, 2023
Dolores Summerfest returns Saturday, July 15 with music, car show and family fun Leashed dogs also are welcome to be part of the fun July 3, 2023
Update: Cortez investigators have few leads on cause of fire on Coronado Avenue Police and fire investigators provide new details July 3, 2023
Colorado law allowing politicians to block people on social media may be harder to use than it seems Legislature’s nonpartisan lawyers warn House Bill 1306 won’t necessarily prevent lawsuits July 3, 2023
‘Cliffed-out’ Texas teen rescued in Telluride area Saturday Girl rescued from ridge in Upper Bear Creek area July 3, 2023
Colorado Fourteeners see record decline in visitors, new report shows Hiking advocate wonders if this is a ‘canary in the coal mine’ moment for state’s recreation economy July 3, 2023
U.S. commits more lawyers to address disappearances and killings Agency will dispatch five attorneys and five coordinators to several regions around the country July 3, 2023
U.S. forest managers urge revelers to swap fireworks for Silly String, but some say not so fast Environmentalists encourage vigilance about chemicals in ‘everyday things’ July 2, 2023
Rudosky narrowly misses cut for U.S. Senior Open Conquistador pro battles challenging course, falls three shots short July 2, 2023
In the age of smartphones, what keeps Durango Amateur Radio Club going strong? When internet, cell towers and satellites go dark, these hobbyists will make connections July 2, 2023
Archers mount up for Silver Arrow Classic Ancient martial art uniting people in modern times July 1, 2023
Rare lizard found in major U.S. oil patch proposed as endangered species Environmentalists have pushed for protections for the reptile for decades July 1, 2023
Southwest Colorado shows its patriotism with family events on Independence Day Cortez, Towaoc, Mancos and Dove Creek will host fireworks; tentative fireworks planned in Rico July 1, 2023
Family members of missing and murdered Indigenous people question FBI’s ability to address crisis Not Invisible Act Commission members ask what resources federal investigation agency needs but don’t get many clear answers July 1, 2023
Local Connie Mack qualifying tournament opens Wednesday Five-team tournament will determine host team for World Series July 1, 2023
Search teams led by family continue searching for Ian O’Brien O’Brien is not the first hiker to disappear in the area July 1, 2023
Montezuma-Cortez board discusses football practice field and adding athletic trainer Board also makes plans for a back-to-school keynote speaker July 1, 2023
Wind gusts knock tree branches down around Cortez Local weather spotter estimates a microburst occurred, despite lack of thunderstorm conditions June 30, 2023
Police investigate double stabbing under Broadway Bridge Farmington police arrest woman involved on public drinking charge June 30, 2023
Cortez pro Micah Rudosky is in the mix at U.S. Senior Open Opening-round 75 has Conquistador pro on the cut line June 30, 2023