Sheriff investigates suspicious deaths of two dogs near Cortez Not enough evidence for criminal charges, says Sheriff Steve Nowlin; case remains open July 20, 2022
Dolores awarded multiple grants for town upgrades Funding supports new bathroom, bear mitigation, emergencies and river access July 20, 2022
San Juan Forest approves land swap with billionaire landowner in Archuleta County Controversial deal was opposed by environmental groups and triggered Freedom of Information Act lawsuit July 20, 2022
Dolores boating group launches new river camp for young people Dolores River Boating Advocates expand programs to meet demand July 19, 2022
Animal bites from pets increasing in Montezuma County Issue raises importance of rabies vaccinations for pets, livestock July 19, 2022
Cortez chamber moves into historic building, looks to fill leadership positions Chamber looks for new executive director July 19, 2022
Coronavirus spikes in Southwest Colorado, but vaccines reduce severity Montezuma and La Plata counties have high vaccination rate July 18, 2022
What to do this summer in Cortez, a base for Southwest destinations Cortez can be a waypoint on larger journey in Four Corners July 18, 2022
Conservation groups offer alternate plan for Colorado wolf reintroduction Groups: Intent of voters ‘undermined’ by Parks and Wildlife; input from hunters and ranchers is uplifted July 18, 2022
Flood risk persists after flash flood kills two people in Larimer County ‘We can’t let our guards down,’ meteorologist says July 17, 2022
Eli Tomac sweeps Minnesota motos, takes lead in standings Tomac again beats Chase Sexton twice; riders talk about tough competition July 16, 2022
Bill to protect Dolores River Canyon is introduced in U.S. Senate 68,000 acres proposed for protection from development; potential for wild and scenic river status would be dropped July 15, 2022
Audit removes Cortez from high-risk finance category ‘The nightmare of the embezzlement is over,’ city manager says July 15, 2022
Cortez council considers new audiovisual equipment Cost causes some to hesitate, question need July 15, 2022
Montezuma-Cortez’s McDonell will play college baseball Panthers graduate signs with Southwest Assemblies of God University July 15, 2022
Monsoonal storms hit mountains but miss Cortez July moisture just 6% of average; flash flood watch issued for southeast Utah July 14, 2022
New leadership group forms in Montezuma County Revival of education program about local issues and government is one goal July 14, 2022
Montezuma sheriff investigates after two horses go missing near Dolores Owner posts $1,000 reward for information leading to return of animals July 13, 2022
Cortez woman sentenced to 10 years in prison for fentanyl distribution Search of home revealed 677 pills and semi-automatic handgun July 13, 2022
Cortez to discuss food truck regulations in forum this afternoon Allowing mobile vendors downtown would require a land use and city code amendment July 13, 2022
Colorado Gov. Polis meets with Rico fire officials about wildfire preparedness Governor views plans for new fire station, hears about challenges of volunteer fire districts July 13, 2022
Colorado Highway 145 reopened after two vehicles collide Two-vehicle crash involved injuries; rescue helicopter called to scene July 12, 2022
Celebration of veterans will feature tree planting, barbecue dinner American Legion Post 75 partners with Trillion Tree campaign to honor veterans July 11, 2022
Utah crude trains could roll through Colorado after Forest Service denies objections New railroad would connect northeast Utah oil fields with the national rail network to transport crude to Gulf Coast refineries July 11, 2022