Police seek suspect in Towaoc Man allegedly pointed a gun at a BIA officer, said Montezuma County Sheriff Steve Nowlin December 27, 2022
Delayed food benefits in Mesa County part of a spike in demand across Colorado Western Slope food banks are trying to help SNAP applicants get the food they need while applications are being processed December 27, 2022
Winter storm to hit San Juan Mountains Pineapple Express could bring 12-18 inches above 8,000 feet; Cortez and Durango could see rain or 1-3 inches of snow December 26, 2022
Annual Cortez Christmas dinner brings cheer to community Hundreds of to-go meals served; presents also handed out December 26, 2022
A new law prohibiting the sale of non-cage-free eggs in Colorado will go into effect in January Farms that own less than 3,000 egg-laying hens are exempt from the new law. December 26, 2022
Free ranching workshop held on Ute Mountain Ute farm Event sponsored by Montezuma County CSU Extension; drought management a big topic December 24, 2022
Would-be BB gun bandit behind bars despite charges being dismissed Previous assault charge took precedent in sentencing man to five years in prison December 24, 2022
Support for resident-owned mobile home parks grow Cortez City Council hears presentation by Durango cooperative that successfully purchased park December 23, 2022
La Plata County signs contract for weather radar installation After years of anticipation, region will finally have more accurate weather forecasts December 23, 2022
The Colorado Democratic Party outspent the Colorado GOP this year, highlighting a broader fundraising gap The Colorado Democratic Party reported spending more at both state and federal levels than its GOP counterpart December 23, 2022
Dolores hires affordable housing consultant Results of 2022 community survey released; winter parking rules kick in December 23, 2022
Memorial ceremony held for the unclaimed deceased A season for caring about fellow humans and strangers December 23, 2022
12 Strays of Christmas raises awareness for homeless pets Effort is to adopt out cats and dogs, raise funds for Cortez Animal Shelter December 22, 2022
New book examines Bears Ears The distinctive Bears Ears can be seen for more than 100 miles in every direction. Different tribes in different languages… December 22, 2022
Colorado shoppers will be charged 10 cents per plastic and paper bag starting Jan. 1 People in federal or state food assistance programs don’t pay fees as long as they can prove enrollment in one… December 22, 2022
Mesa Verde Inn will transform into Zuma Apartments New owners to renovate troubled property in south Cortez; first apartments ready in 2023 December 21, 2022
BLM to conduct plan for Gunnison sage grouse protection Threatened rare bird is located in Southwest Colorado but declining December 21, 2022
Cortez fire, sheriff’s departments help children celebrate Christmas Special event held in cooperation with Piñon Project to support families in need December 21, 2022
Water managers across drought-stricken West agree on one thing: ‘This is going to be painful’ Receding reservoirs give a clear view of the hard choices ahead December 21, 2022
Inflation, threat of recession continue to impact Colorado economic outlook Recent ballot measures will affect revenue levels but not state budget December 21, 2022
Southwest Colorado can expect lower than normal temperatures this week Arctic air mass will cause extreme cold across the U.S., could bring snow to Durango area late Wednesday December 20, 2022
Update: Construction for Canyons of Ancients museum delayed Museum to remain open; supply chain issues push back project; ranger job available December 20, 2022
New memoir includes stories of Cortez in the 1970s Steve Carothers tells whimsical family-friendly stories of life in Southwest Colorado and beyond December 20, 2022
Local writer Mark Stevens’ novel about baseball legend will be released Jan. 1 ‘Fireballer’ follows player’s troubled past and the power of forgiveness December 20, 2022