Early ballot count points to high turnout in Montezuma County COUNTY CLERK BRACES FOR SURGE; 40% OF BALLOTS RETURNED October 26, 2020
Update: Four arrested during drug raid at Cortez motel Three arrested on drug-related charges October 22, 2020
Montezuma County upholds 3-acre minimum for development Process already exists for smaller lots, commissioners say October 21, 2020
COVID-19 cases spike in Montezuma County Increase likely from groups mingling indoors October 20, 2020
Montezuma County Landfill ramps up composting program New screener purchased; collection of food waste planned October 13, 2020
Jobs largely return in Southwest Colorado, but what does winter hold? Tourism economy highly vulnerable to spikes in COVID-19 October 9, 2020
Cortez driver faces homicide charge, $500k bond after woman dies Woman apparently fell from car’s roof October 2, 2020
Three land use code changes get green light Larger more controversial changes still being debated September 30, 2020
Mine discharge in Owen Basin not a spill, officials report Hiker’s report triggers investigation by mining safety division September 30, 2020
Athlete of the Week: Dylan Kibel sees hard work pay off M-CHS senior ranks among the finest hitters that veteran manager Tim Passell has coached September 29, 2020
Freedom Cats offense shines throughout win over Shiprock Cortez team pounds 19 hits; Trinidad McDonell tosses four scoreless innings September 29, 2020
Montezuma County discusses proposal to reduce setbacks Public and commissioners debate whether changes are necessary September 26, 2020
Debate continues for reducing 3-acre minimum Many at public hearing oppose change, including Commissioner Ertel September 25, 2020
Cortez couple receives archaeology award McBrides help landowners identify ancient sites September 24, 2020
Driver’s license, credit cards found with missing man at Mesa Verde National Park Coroner ‘99%’ sure remains belong to Mitchell Dale Stehling September 18, 2020
Illegal pot farms a problem in county and statewide CBI forms special task force; 49 arrests made last year September 14, 2020
Bull elk poached in Montezuma County Animal’s head was cut off; CPW seeks information from public September 2, 2020
Drought worsens; monsoonal rains miss Four Corners again Dry soils water shortages impact yields August 27, 2020
Fire bans reinstated in Southwest Colorado BLM, National Forest and Colorado issue restrictions August 22, 2020
Hundreds line up for TV casting call in Mancos Hopeful actors and interested locals audition for roles August 18, 2020
Public hearing set for proposed change to land use code Concerns expressed about increased density, water quality August 17, 2020
Casting call: Pilot for TV series is set for Montezuma County Writers hiring local actors, extras, crew members in Mancos casting call August 17, 2020