First lodgepoles, now ponderosas: Colorado fights pine beetles on multiple fronts Infestation is in early stages but will spread along U.S. 285 and Interstate 70 December 26, 2025
Christian artists are winning over listeners and entering pop mainstream Streaming and the ability to connect on social media have democratized music discovery December 26, 2025
Pope Leo XIV urges the faithful to shed indifference in the face of suffering Leo calls for ‘justice, peace and stability’ in Lebanon, the Palestinian territories, Israel and Syria December 26, 2025
$1 million grant brings parks to Towaoc Community-designed parks center on culture, accessibility December 25, 2025
Researchers insist fireflies exist in New Mexico – if you know where to look Western Firefly Project in New Mexico has 13 confirmed sightings since 2021 December 25, 2025
Everything you need to know about Christmas Since the early 20th century, Christmas has evolved from a religious holiday to a hugely popular cultural holiday December 25, 2025
Montezuma County commissioners defend Dolores River NCA amid online opposition Legislation to protect and manage the Dolores River draws extended discussion December 24, 2025
County approves 5% pay raise for Sheriff’s Office as collective bargaining continues Temporary MOA boosts pay while labor contract continues December 23, 2025
Lamp Post Creative Learning Center plans winter events Center hopes to buy the former Rock Springs Church property December 23, 2025
Montelores Coalition finishes public meetings on outdoor plan, seeks feedback Public input accepted until Dec. 31 December 23, 2025
Southwest Colorado nonprofits raise $805,672 in big Colorado Gives Day 10 Southwest Colorado nonprofits benefit December 23, 2025
FPD cracks down on street racers with grappler Trials set for racers involved in Smith’s crash December 23, 2025
Shiprock man arrested in assaults at Animas Valley Mall Police say Keeswood threatened to stab customers December 23, 2025
Temperatures to climb before rain, possible light snow this weekend Early warmth may break records across Four Corners December 22, 2025
Update: U.S. 160/491 south of Cortez reopens after semitrailer rollover Traffic diverted after early morning crash; no injuries reported December 22, 2025
Australian state plans tougher laws against flags after Bondi shooting Floral tributes outside Bondi Pavilion at Bondi Beach in Sydney on Thursday. (Steve Markham/The Associated PressSteve Markham SYDNEY – The… December 20, 2025
Aramark Team at Mesa Verde National Park boosts local food bank with garden expansion The project is expected to triple their food capacity December 20, 2025
Mancos School District launches mill levy oversight committee The committee will ensure proper distribution of mill levy funds. December 20, 2025
Volunteers lay nearly 1,000 wreaths to honor veterans in Cortez, Mancos In future years, organizers hope every veteran locally can have one December 19, 2025
The community’s hard work makes annual Cortez Christmas dinner possible One volunteer raised $7,000 door-to-door December 19, 2025
Pueblo Community College Southwest names Lisa Molina as new vice president Molina was named one of PCC’s employees of the year in 2024 December 19, 2025
Photos: Children decorate Cortez Police Department community tree Children from Children’s Kiva Montessori School hung handmade ornaments December 18, 2025
Thank you for making the Parade of Lights happen The Four Corners Board of Realtors Parade of Lights committee would like to give a heartfelt thank-you to everyone that… December 18, 2025
Undersheriff Tyson Cox announces bid for Montezuma County sheriff Cox identifies rebuilding relationships with the Board of County Commissioners, narcotics trafficking and staffing as major issues December 18, 2025
