Mancos celebrates restoration of historical bridge Iconic bridge reopens after six months November 7, 2021
Cortez man suspected of heading drug trafficking operation is arrested in Arizona Chad P. Blackmore arrested in Phoenix with 1,000 fentanyl pills in his possession November 6, 2021
Montezuma County proposes changes to land use code Planning and Zoning Director Don Haley said changes are not in response to Ironwood Mill plans; discussion becomes heated November 5, 2021
Two bus routes canceled as students return to school Students out of school from Oct. 27 through Nov. 5 because of a surge in COVID-19 and reduced workforce November 5, 2021
Annual Hesperus Ski Swap is Saturday 58th annual event takes place at the La Plata County Fairgrounds November 5, 2021
Update: Cortez bondsman shoots wanted man during struggle Bail bondsman requested help in arrest of suspect; suspect and bondsman previously investigated November 5, 2021
Kokanee salmon given away in Dolores Colorado Parks and Wildlife said spawn was success thanks to higher flow on Dolores River November 5, 2021
New art gallery launches on East Main Street The concept of rebirth is ingrained in the gallery’s identity November 5, 2021
Two CDOT road projects wrap up in Southwest Colorado Highways improved in Cortez, Dolores, Rico and Durango November 4, 2021
Key takeaways from Montezuma-Cortez work session School consolidation, four-day weeks, teacher pay, Wit and Wisdom, medical marijuana among topics discussed November 4, 2021
Polis says onus is on unvaccinated with ‘death wish’ as coronavirus worsens One out of 51 Coloradans is estimated to be contagious with COVID-19 November 4, 2021
Teachers working to avoid ‘controversial’ curriculum, superintendent says Board wants to decide on replacement curriculum by January to be implemented at the start of next school year November 3, 2021
Dolores County and Rico decide on funding questions Funding request to replace Seventh Street Elementary in Dove Creek is denied by voters November 3, 2021
State says Montezuma-Cortez school district can remove curriculum Colorado Department of Education says Montezuma-Cortez district doesn’t need permission to remove curriculum November 3, 2021
Rice wins in Cortez; Raney and McClellan win in Dolores Voters approve Mancos Fire Protection District mill levy increase, and mill levy adjustment measure November 3, 2021
BLM to conduct slash burning in Southwest Colorado Locations include Tres Rios district November 3, 2021
Turnout in Montezuma County hits 41% as voters weigh in on school, state questions Voters in three districts faced at least one ballot question, and three state questions November 2, 2021
Montezuma County sheriff rescinds controversial order limiting arrests COVID outbreak at jail subsides, Sheriff Steve Nowlin says November 2, 2021
Cortez family escapes house fire uninjured; three pets rescued Two dogs and a rabbit were rescued by firefighters; family displaced November 2, 2021
Colorado Search and Rescue hires first executive director New bill passed to support statewide search and rescue effort November 1, 2021
Mancos girls take 10th place at Colorado cross-country meet; boys take 16th Archer, Hernandez pace Jays with top 20 finishes November 1, 2021
Four Corners volleyball teams heading to regionals Montezuma-Cortez surges at end of season; Bluejays make their first appearance since 2014 November 1, 2021
Mancos, Dove Creek set to host playoff games Jays enter as No. 2 seed, Bulldogs sit at No. 4 November 1, 2021
Montezuma-Cortez families protest school closures on Main Street Families use signs to urge Superintendent to change course of action — and some called for her resignation October 30, 2021