Towns, Montezuma County release housing resources Information is in response to potential evictions because of pandemic August 17, 2021
Montezuma County Social Services hires additional fraud investigator, child protection aide Increased case loads prompts two new hires August 13, 2021
Hard drugs being trafficked into area, Sheriff’s Office says Mexican cartels are a major source, according to law enforcement August 12, 2021
Willow Fire is 50% contained; growth halted Hot interior and windy conditions still a concern August 11, 2021
Judge orders dogs be returned after seizure by sheriff Citations issued for alleged animal cruelty August 10, 2021
Willow Fire north of Cortez is 30% contained Wildfire west of Salter Y grew to 30 acres August 9, 2021
Sediment dredging at McPhee gives access to last of irrigation water Ongoing drought and historic low water level reveal sediment blockage August 6, 2021
New hiking and biking trail completed in Dolores Path offers alternative to walking on busy road August 4, 2021
Montezuma County lifts fire ban County still advises using precaution when igniting fires August 3, 2021
Our forgotten potato industry Montezuma County hosted a potato cellar at the edge of Cortez, and farm in the valley July 31, 2021
COVID spreads in Montezuma County; officials wait for state guidance Rate of infection triggers Centers for Disease Control to recommend masks be worn indoors July 31, 2021
Flash flood watch issued for counties across Southwest Colorado Heavy rain possible this afternoon and evening July 29, 2021
Montezuma School to Farm awarded grants for water and drought curriculum The Montezuma School to Farm Project is creating curriculum for area schools on drought, soil and water conservation. They were… July 28, 2021
Solar project wins approval in Montezuma County Mitigation measures put in place to reduce visual impacts and prairie dogs July 27, 2021
A crashing good time is had at demolition derby More than 30 cars and trucks participate at fair event July 25, 2021
Cortez man in custody on a warrant dies at Southwest Memorial Kelory Newman was found unresponsive at county jail July 23, 2021
Montezuma County Fair kicks off Friday Country concert, rodeos, demolition derby and 4-H animal shows define rural lifestyle July 20, 2021
Community Intervention Program pitched to Montezuma County, towns Program would send mental health worker and EMT to non-criminal emergency calls July 17, 2021
Update: Colorado Highway 145 reopens after fatal crash Fatal crash near Stoner shut down highway for several hours July 15, 2021
Woman shoots herself during arrest attempt near Pleasant View Victim survived and is recovering after surgery, sheriff says July 15, 2021
Cortez and county officers assist FBI in arrest of suspect Shiprock man arrested June 30 in Cortez July 14, 2021
EPA issues final permit for Kinder Morgan injection well at Pleasant View Produced water from CO₂ drilling injected over 1.5 miles underground July 13, 2021
Dolores approves ordinance for short-term rentals Regulations include permits, inspections, safety measures July 10, 2021