Cortez police warn of fake $5 bills in area Counterfeit bills were discovered in cash deposits from local businesses March 2, 2023
Cortez approves leasing city’s fiber optic system to Montrose, Denver companies The decision comes after over 25 years of work and planning March 2, 2023
City Council unanimously approves plan to update land use codes A committee of community members helped select the entity to rewrite the codes March 2, 2023
Residents get a primer on emergency planning in Montezuma County Presentation informs residents on how to be prepared for emergencies March 1, 2023
Update: Sheriff shoots dog during Farmington traffic incident; suspect arrested Farmington police release video; suspect is arrested Wednesday March 1, 2023
Storms on radar well into next week in Southwest Colorado Low-pressure systems move in from the West Coast March 1, 2023
Snowmobiler who rescued friend from avalanche in La Plata Mountains urges preparation ‘I'm just glad that I instinctually knew which steps to take,’ says rescuer March 1, 2023
Snow closes Mesa Verde, schools in Dolores and Montezuma counties Highways in SW Colorado and schools in Mancos remain open March 1, 2023
Colorado lawmakers are targeting hospital facility fees House Bill 1215 would ban hospitals from charging facility fees for most outpatient visits March 1, 2023
Bennet Introduces ‘Protect the West’ Act to address wildfires and drought Legislation aims to invest in the environment with sustainable financial efforts March 1, 2023
Pueblo Farming Project presentation is March 7 in Cortez Archaeology group resumes monthly meetings at First United Methodist March 1, 2023
19 wild cows killed in U.S. aerial shooting operation A feral bull is seen along the Gila River in the Gila Wilderness in southwestern New Mexico, on July 25,… March 1, 2023
Modern bike and skate park proposed for Joe Rowell Park in Dolores Citizen group formed to partner with town; fundraising has begun for $750,000 project March 1, 2023
Colorado’s air pollution permitting process may get stricter Lawmakers, environmental groups say state agencies move too slow while ozone violations pile up February 28, 2023
Million Dollar Highway named to list of most dangerous roads in the U.S. It is ranked No. 2 by FindMyPlate; Florida takes top spot February 28, 2023
Herald, The Journal will no longer run ‘Dilbert’ comic strip Ballantinedu1-i-syn The Durango Herald and The Journal are no longer including “Dilbert” in its cartoon offerings. Its creator, Scott Adams,… February 28, 2023
Troubled operator K.P. Kauffman violated state order to stop selling its oil and gas KPK says it must sell oil and gas or its 1,200 wells may end up orphaned February 28, 2023
More snow expected midweek in Southwest Colorado Cortez could see 8 inches of new snow; Rico may get 2 feet February 28, 2023
Hovenweep celebrates centennial year Birthday party is Thursday at visitor center; special events planned throughout year February 27, 2023
Cortez Middle School set to perform spring play ‘The Girl Laughs …’ Opening Friday: ‘This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, and This Girl Does Nothing’ February 27, 2023
Red Cross, local governments help with mobile home water outage, which reaches Day 15 Recreation center showers made available to residents February 27, 2023
Four burials, three deaths in San Juan avalanches Snowmobiler missing since Saturday found Monday in Conejos County February 27, 2023
Colorado launches study on native pollinators New state law calls for research; insects important for agriculture and ecology February 27, 2023
Insurance companies may let Coloradans replace broken gas appliances with electric models A bill in the legislature proposes home warranty owners be allowed to make the switch. February 27, 2023