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
Discussions begin with Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and Cortez on new water treatment contract City manager says 40-year-old agreement is set to expire in a year and a half August 15, 2025
Former jail commander accused of viewing strip-search videos faces class-action lawsuit La Plata County Sheriff’s Office and sheriff also named as defendants August 15, 2025
Weather offers support as firefighters make headway on Stoner Mesa Fire near Dolores Blaze footprint reaches 7,400 acres as fire enters third weekend August 15, 2025
Qatar sentences country’s Baha’i leader to 5 years for social media posts He allegedly ‘cast doubt on the foundations of the Islamic religion’ August 15, 2025
Photos from the San Juan County Fair: Learning the ropes County fair holds 4-H Rodeo on Wednesday. August 15, 2025
Arizona, Nevada and Mexico get less Colorado River water for a third year States are working to reach agreement by next year on new long-term rules August 15, 2025
Crews gain containment on Lee fire as Colorado governor issues disaster declaration Across Colorado roughly 185,000 acres have burned this summer, compared with 80,000 during same period in 2024 August 15, 2025
Smoke from fires on the Western Slope hurts air quality in much of Colorado Colorado Health Department issues health advisory in parts of Montezuma and Dolores counties August 15, 2025
Colorado announces fish salvage operation as Narraguinnep Reservoir near Cortez is drained Anglers again invited to salvage fish population, like at Summit Reservoir August 15, 2025
Tuck in your elbows What is white’s best move? Boxers hold their arms and hands close to their body so as to shield themselves… August 14, 2025
Judge orders immediate release of first-degree murder suspect Farmington Police Chief Steve Hebbe works fast to keep man in jail August 14, 2025
KSJE celebrates 35-year anniversary by offering Ballets with a Twist Catherine Zehr is the artistic force behind the company’s costume design. Having honed her skills while working at major American… August 14, 2025
Bitterblossom Games moves to new location in Cortez The business features in-person gaming, collectible card trading and more August 14, 2025
With a fire just over the mountains, officials hold meeting in Rico Without downplaying the fire, officials display their confidence in managing the flames August 14, 2025
Arraignment set for Shane French in alleged menacing case French was arrested in May and refused to attend his July preliminary hearing August 13, 2025
Crews keep flames from roads and Rico as Stoner Mesa Fire hits 7,100 acres Command of fire to be transferred to Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1 August 13, 2025
Eight-year-old Tipton Weber excels at Boggy Draw Beat Down, sets sights higher Weber has been riding since he was 2 years old August 13, 2025
Sundog Gallery to showcase five decades of Stanton Englehart’s art Englehart was born in Cortez and was known for his paintings of the American Southwest August 13, 2025
Pints with purpose: Brewfest in Mancos will support nonprofits This year, profits will benefit Mancos Valley Resources and The Pay It Forward Fund August 12, 2025
Lawsuit prevents maintenance of AC units at Kemper Elementary School The district is in a lawsuit with a HVAC company August 12, 2025
Stoner Mesa Fire smoke reaches New Mexico Smoke from Colorado wildfire reaches San Juan County, prompting air quality monitoring and safety tips August 12, 2025
Hunter Lawrence wins first overall victory, Eli Tomac places third The Round 9 races were full of twists and surprises August 12, 2025