Cortez police chief critical of sheriff’s order limiting arrests Nowlin rescinds order days later after denying entry for some inmates to control COVID-19 outbreak October 30, 2021
Kokanee salmon will be given away in Dolores Nov. 4 Salmon run makes it upriver despite low water October 30, 2021
Man says couple pepper-sprayed him before taking his SUV in New Mexico Suspect is denied admission to jail because of COVID-19 rule October 30, 2021
New bike shop opens in Dolores Kokopelli Bike and Board expands operations to growing mountain biking town October 29, 2021
Montezuma-Cortez expresses concern, postpones discussion about medical marijuana in schools Some board members concerned about self-administration and possession of medical marijuana in schools October 29, 2021
Man sends Dolores County Courthouse into lockdown Clayton Campbell arrested in Durango on suspicion of threats against elected officials in Dolores and Montezuma counties October 28, 2021
Southwest Colorado sees increase in mountain lion sightings Parks and Wildlife reports 110 sightings in Area 15 this year October 28, 2021
Cortez band holds protest concert after district cancels trip to state competition Students urge school officials to reconsider and allow band to perform at Pueblo event with additional precautions October 28, 2021
COVID surge in Montezuma County puts pressure on Cortez hospital Increase in number and severity of cases puts Southwest Memorial Hospital near capacity October 28, 2021
700 Montezuma-Cortez students quarantined, five hospitalized with COVID-19 Schools closed through Nov. 5 October 27, 2021
Mancos artist on a mission to uplift others Lille Diane's paintings are on view at the Mancos Public Library. Here, Mesa Verde can be seen depicted in the… October 27, 2021
Montezuma-Cortez schools closed down; charter schools remain open Students scheduled to return to school Nov. 8 October 27, 2021
Year’s first West Nile virus case in Montezuma County results in death Statewide, virus has infected 155 people and killed eight October 26, 2021
Hardscrabble and Montezuma’s orchard legacy A look back at the county’s roots in the orchard business October 26, 2021
Montezuma County backs off contact tracing amid surge; San Juan Basin moves forward Montezuma health officials counting on infected residents to warn others October 25, 2021
Mountain Film arrives in Dolores Event is a fundraiser for Greater Dolores Action and summer music festival October 25, 2021
San Miguel Sheriff adds Norwood office Main Ilium facility of sheriff department also sees upgrade October 25, 2021
Winter weather advisory is in effect at midnight in Southwest Colorado Up to 8 inches of snow expected in San Juan Mountains; thunderstorms at lower elevations October 25, 2021
Montezuma-Cortez says change to policy won’t disband LGBTQ+ lunch group Some feared – and some hoped – that the change would terminate a lunchtime LGBTQ+ group at the middle school October 25, 2021
Montezuma-Cortez talks potential consolidation, four-day school week Proposals would help mitigate staff shortages October 25, 2021
Panthers send off seniors in hard-fought loss Bayfield clinches 2A SWL title on the road October 23, 2021
Montezuma-Cortez superintendent suggests getting state input before removing elementary curriculum Wit and Wisdom curriculum under review in RE-1 October 23, 2021