Fourth of July with family and fireworks in Cortez starts with a bang Cortez revels in the spirit of community from morning until night July 5, 2023
U.S. Interior Secretary Haaland reflects on tenure and tradition amid policy challenges The hardest part? Balancing the interests of every single American July 5, 2023
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
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
‘Cliffed-out’ Texas teen rescued in Telluride area Saturday Girl rescued from ridge in Upper Bear Creek area 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
Police blotter Journal/Sam Green<br><br>Cortez Police Department badgedu1-i-syn Thursday, June 22 1:53 a.m. A woman who had received a no-trespass order from Speedway,… July 2, 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
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
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
Hospital reverses decision to close birthing center, but questions remain New CEO will start work July 24; hospital board again faces criticism June 30, 2023
Colorado Department of Public Health urges caution after plague case in Montezuma County It is thought the plague was contracted on private property June 29, 2023
Lawsuit filed against U.S. Forest Service for approval of Salter Timber Project Project would cut down nearly 23,000 acres of timber in the San Juan National Forest June 29, 2023
U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet reflects on his visit to Dolores River Senator credits ‘collaboration, negotiation, and compromise’ June 29, 2023
Cedar Street improvement project means construction until October Candelaria Construction Inc. to manage the project June 29, 2023
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program gives children chance to meet her, visit theme park Children under five have been gifted over 200 million books globally June 29, 2023
Ute Mountain Ute tribe receives grant for recreation opportunities in Towaoc Great Outdoors Colorado awards $150,000 June 29, 2023