Eli Tomac sweeps Massachusetts motocross, closes in on series lead Yamaha ace from Cortez is one point behind Chase Sexton July 9, 2022
Cortez Pepperjax fall short in 12-under championship The No. 1-seeded team finishes season at .500 July 9, 2022
Candelaria holds on to win Montezuma commissioner’s race Republican incumbent wins by slim margin; verified signature ballots don’t change outcome July 9, 2022
Parks and Wildlife removes bag limit for fish on Groundhog Reservoir Lake is being drained for dam repairs; emergency salvage allows license holders to catch as many fish as they want July 8, 2022
Three fined for violating state’s new wage transparency law Less-publicized elements of the law are still causing mishaps July 8, 2022
New river stewards book offers rapids of fun for youth, families Free book a collaboration of local water and outdoor groups July 8, 2022
Roving student art exhibit coming to Cortez LOR Foundation grant will support project to showcase student artwork July 8, 2022
Axis and Center for Mental Health complete merger Partnership expands Axis Health System’ service area to 11 counties on Western Slope July 8, 2022
Montezuma County gets on board with federal plan to protect Dolores River land Water district opposes Bennet legislation to protect canyon below McPhee Reservoir July 7, 2022
BLM to prepare land use amendment to protect Gunnison sage grouse Public comment sought on conservation efforts for rare bird in Southwest Colorado and southeast Utah July 6, 2022
Montezuma County VFW names Mancos Days queen VFW Auxiliary No. 5231 selects Jeanne Smith for 2022 honor July 5, 2022
Injured motorcyclist rescued in La Plata Mountains near Mancos Man suffered broken leg in July 4 crash on Aspen Loop Trail July 5, 2022
Collision on Colorado Highway 145 causes injuries Driver cited for careless driving, taken to hospital with serious injuries July 4, 2022
Lightning triggers wildfire in La Plata Mountains Fire contained using technique recently approved by National Forest Service July 4, 2022
Eli Tomac will race as wildcard in debut of British Grand Prix Ken Roczen also headed to Wales for World Supercross Championship event July 4, 2022
Alaska’s Denali is finally open to guided skiing, and you have a Colorado company to thank Permit rules were written with the expectation that mountaineers would stay roped, walking uphill and down July 4, 2022
Your guide to Fourth of July celebrations in Southwest Colorado Fireworks shows are planned in Cortez, Towaoc, Rico, Dove Creek and tentatively in Mancos July 4, 2022
Eli Tomac sweeps Redbud motocross with dominating wins Yamaha ace inches up the leaderboard as series nears midpoint July 4, 2022
Mancos Common Press hosts artist-in-residence New manager takes helm; expansion project planned July 2, 2022
Parks and Wildlife warns public to be wary of moose Mothers will aggressively defend their calves; woman is chased south of Ouray in Ironton Park July 2, 2022
Dolores Town Board appoints two new board members Candidates submit letters, introduce themselves and field questions from trustees July 1, 2022
Rico to throw three-day Fourth of July celebration Fireworks possible thanks to recent rains, fire chief says; San Juan Forest drops fire restrictions June 30, 2022
Crews fight new wildfire north of Norwood in Uncompahgre Forest Fire has moderate spread potential, Forest Service says June 30, 2022