Fourth of July celebration will return to Cortez Fireworks are back after last year’s pandemic cancellation July 4, 2021
Tomac places second at RedBud motocross, jumps into fifth place in standings Rider from Cortez picks up another moto victory July 3, 2021
Update: Missing girl from Arizona found safe in Durango Girl went missing from Navajo Nation, was seen in Cortez June 14 July 3, 2021
Colorado’s county clerks recommend changes to quash conspiracy theories Calls for audits of the state’s signature verification and voter registration systems come amid demands for 2020 election audits July 1, 2021
Colorado takes its biggest step yet toward a Front Range passenger train system Senate Bill 238 creates a new taxation district to fund the project, which will be overseen by a board July 1, 2021
Two found dead on U.S. Highway 160 on Mancos Hill Married couple from Roswell, New Mexico July 1, 2021
Grand Junction school to retire Warrior mascot as Polis signs ban into law Schools have until June 2022 to retire mascots that use Native American images or names. Or they can be fined… July 1, 2021
Monsoonal rain brings a shot of relief, but it might not last long June had record-breaking heat; then rain put month above average for precipitation June 30, 2021
M-CHS football players Blackmer, Krob named to all-Colorado team Blackmer, Krob earn honorable mention selections after impressive spring June 29, 2021
County considers poll to gauge public support for a sales tax Results will help commissioners decide whether to put question on 2022 ballot June 29, 2021
Wray Mesa fire sparks west of Naturita Colorado and Utah firefighters respond to blaze started by lightning Friday June 28, 2021
Cressler guides Bulldogs’ strong showing in 1A Colorado track championships Dove Creek’s Chorbin Cressler (2) competes in the Class 1A 400-meter dash during the June 24-26, 2021, CHSAA State Track… June 27, 2021
Four Bluejays land on podium at 2A Colorado track championships Dolores’ Malloy and Castillo make championship debuts June 27, 2021
Three Panthers land all-state performances at 3A track and field championships Cruzan, Smith and Wright headline M-CHS contingent June 27, 2021
Southeast Utah enacts fire restrictions Dry conditions increase risk of wildfires; Pack Creek Fire grows to nearly 9,000 acres June 26, 2021
Durango’s former finance director re-sentenced for stealing $712,000 in taxpayer money Julie Brown given jail time, 20 years’ probation June 25, 2021
Timber harvest project given green light by Dolores Ranger District Final approval pending; adjustments made to preserve recreation values in Boggy Draw June 25, 2021
Low flows on Dolores River trigger limits on fishing Anglers being asked to only fish in the morning below McPhee dam June 24, 2021
Two-car crash on North Broadway causes injury Driver cited for failing to yield, no driver’s license June 24, 2021
Vaccinations increase, but a partisan divide persists, poll shows About Polis’ handling of the pandemic: 60% said they approve, 32% said they disapprove and 8% said they have no… June 24, 2021
Crash on U.S. 491 north of Cortez injures driver Pickup truck slams into back of semitrailer June 24, 2021
Colorado reaches 91% rural broadband coverage; efforts to improve internet for Utes move forward Pending measure would help pay for infrastructure for tribes June 23, 2021
Misdirected box truck gets stuck on Ophir Pass road Driver ticketed after blocking traffic; phone map blamed June 22, 2021