Dolores Middle School FFA president wins AgVocate Contest Junior Division Lexi Simmons’ winning presentation was on sheep handling and husbandry January 22, 2026
No new wolves will be translocated to Colorado this year, Parks and Wildlife says Decision follows an October directive from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service January 21, 2026
Cortez school board hears teacher’s concerns about high school reading levels Board also celebrates school board recognition month January 21, 2026
From public safety to housing, Ute Mountain Ute councilwoman lays out priorities at Capitol Marilynn House highlighted recent successes, like Nuchu Market January 21, 2026
3 active duty soldiers cited, fined for poaching mule deer on Fort Carson, Colorado state land The investigation started after a hunter alerted officers at the Army post about a poached buck in a training area… January 21, 2026
Application deadline nears for April municipal elections in Cortez Five seats will be on the ballot January 20, 2026
Commissioners discuss blight, cite multiple violations and public concerns During the meeting, the board advanced a septic complaint to inspection January 20, 2026
Republican commissioner candidates to take part in Feb. 12 forum The event is hosted by the Republican Women of Montezuma County January 20, 2026
Suspect arrested, puppy recovered in Farmington home invasion Farmington man charged with five felonies January 20, 2026
Victim in Farmington attempted-murder case disappears Defense attorney asks victim not be allowed to testify January 20, 2026
Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino announces relocation of 2026 live racing season Track and state officials conclude the track is not sustainable January 20, 2026
Eli Tomac wins Round 2 of Supercross in San Diego Back-to-back victories put Cortez rider 17 wins from Jeremy McGrath’s record January 20, 2026
Polis appeals FEMA’s rejection of $41 million in aid after Western Slope floods, fires Polis joins elected officials, including U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd, in warning of economic fallout from disasters January 19, 2026
Snowpack remains low as Cortez winter stays dry Local data shows snowfall and precipitation well below average January 19, 2026
Dolores begins process to write comprehensive plan The plan provides a long-term vision for the town’s future January 19, 2026
Cuchara Mountain Park loads skiers onto its chairlift for the first time in 25 years A nonprofit, community-led effort has revived lift-served skiing at the ski area that last spun chairlifts in 2000 January 19, 2026
Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff, commissioners receive death threats after lion killings Threats surged after the agency euthanized two mountain lions near a hiker’s body, adding to tensions over wolf reintroduction and… January 19, 2026
Court of Appeals orders new trial for Montezuma County woman convicted in child abuse case Child suffered a severe brain injury, skull fracture and other injuries in 2022 January 18, 2026
Cortez Mayor Rachel Medina announces resignation at council meeting Council also discusses land use code and repairs to the Rec Center’s slide tower January 16, 2026
Bond lowered for Cortez woman suspected in daughter’s death Court says genetic testing is compelling, stresses ruling not a finding on guilt January 16, 2026
Man gets 6-year sentence after gun incident in downtown Cortez park Judge imposes maximum sentence for gun possession case January 16, 2026
Mental health, substance use are top concerns in county’s new public health plan Resident help drive Montezuma County’s health priorities for next five years January 16, 2026
County to host town hall evening in Pleasant View Meeting offers open discussion, Q&A with county officials January 16, 2026