Newsletter – Page 49

Firefighters reach 27% containment at Stoner Mesa Fire; community meeting planned in Dolores area

The fire’s western rim remains the most active while incoming thunderstorm winds and dry conditions may boost the flames

August 22, 2025

A quarter of Montezuma County public health emergency response money sits in federal limbo

County’s allotment of remaining 25% sits in larger pool under restricted status by the CDC; EPR seeks to scale back…

August 22, 2025

Think win-win, Part 2

Moving from theory to practice with the ‘Win-Win Waltz’

August 22, 2025

Update: Man and woman appear in Cortez court after slaying in park; two others injured

Man reportedly died from blunt-force trauma; another man might not survive

August 21, 2025

Farmington author writes about downwinders in ‘Fatal Winds’

Roberta Summers earns International Impact Book Award

August 21, 2025

Firefighters tame western spread of Stoner Mesa Fire; spot fires persist

Fire reported as 27% contained at size of 9,872 acres

August 21, 2025

Stoner Mesa Fire incident base highlights efforts of personnel

Teams from all over the country have teamed up to contain the fire

August 21, 2025

Cortez school board swears in new member; faces public criticism

The district submitted its application to withdraw from BOCES

August 21, 2025

Ecuadorian students to share their culture at Sunflower Theatre for Tandana Foundation event

College students from Ecuador will be visiting Montezuma County

August 20, 2025

Colorado Bureau of Investigation agents to use Montezuma County shooting range

Commissioners vote on a contract for range run by Sheriff’s Office

August 20, 2025

Residents on County Road 38 west of Stoner Mesa Fire asked to prepare for evacuation

Western edge of 9,400-acre fire increases with a spot fire jumping over Stoner Mesa Trail

August 20, 2025

Southwest Rise to host Suicide Awareness Walk in September

The walk is to raise awareness for mental health

August 19, 2025

More time for ‘magic mushroom’ moratorium, Cortez City Council decides

Cortez City Council voted to extend a moratorium originally put in place for six months on natural medicine centers, giving…

August 19, 2025

Jett Lawrence clinches 2025 Motocross title; Eli Tomac takes third

Jett Lawrence officially won the title a week ahead of the final round

August 19, 2025

Dolores building project remains on schedule, board hears concerns about pickup

The foundation is being laid for Dolores’s new high school

August 19, 2025

Progress made on Stoner Mesa Fire, but conditions could shift quickly

Containment lines secured, but hot, dry weather will test progress

August 19, 2025

2,388 veterans in Montezuma County? Probably an undercount, says officer

County Veteran Service Officer Travis Parker presented data to county commissioners

August 18, 2025

Increased activity expected for Stoner Mesa Fire; community meeting to be held in Dolores

Fire’s reach expands to over 8,500 acres

August 18, 2025

Crews reinforce lines as hot, dry weather threatens to feed Stoner Mesa Fire

‘Rolling debris may cause uphill runs, torching, and spotting’

August 17, 2025

Crews battle to contain Stoner Mesa Fire, work to protect high value areas

‘Fully staffed division’ puts in fire line along mesa to protect County Road 38

August 16, 2025

Scientists chase storms across the Mountain West to study hail’s growing threat

The largest study in 40 yearshas CU and CSU researchers creating a massive database they hope can help them understand…

August 16, 2025

SWOS board revamps website, offers after-school activities for new year

This meeting was the first of the 2025-26 school year

August 16, 2025

Cortez man sentenced to 21 years for shooting father in the hand

Robert Reinfeld allegedly said his father was watching too much TV

August 16, 2025

Controversy surrounds letter sent to tribal leaders after a death on the Ute Mountain Ute Reservation

Ute Mountain Gun Violence Prevention Coalition demands actions from tribal leaders to prevent gun violence, but later apologizes

August 15, 2025