Cortez centers safety with updated Fourth of July plans Three emergencies cut short the fireworks last year, but the city says it will have additional safety resources this year June 27, 2025
Award-winning crisis response team in Montezuma County will close as funding dries up Federal funding cuts slashed its grant opportunities June 27, 2025
Children’s Kiva Montessori School is named a Spotlight School The school was awarded the recognition, showing a rural campus can still make a big impact June 26, 2025
Independence Day and the choice to be free Ron Pricecca With the Fourth of July holiday approaching, I have been thinking about freedom and liberty. As Americans we… June 26, 2025
McDonald spreads his wings heading into senior year at Montezuma-Cortez Pitcher reflects on journey after record-breaking season June 26, 2025
Cyclist injured in Cortez collision; crash reemphasizes importance of driving safety The man was reportedly hit in the bike lane while cycling in May June 26, 2025
Dolores residents oppose new Dollar General as developer presents his case to County Commission ‘Not consistent with rural character’ June 26, 2025
‘You don’t have to be Scottish to have fun’: Eighth annual Celtic Fair comes to Cortez Beer proceeds from the event will go to a local charity that aids victims of sexual and domestic violence June 26, 2025
‘I’ll side with my district every single time’: U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd hosts meeting Conversation covered everything from public land sales to wolves June 26, 2025
Shingled hedgehogs and lemonade berries? Hikers find edible oddities at Hawkins Preserve in Cortez Some, however, find the plants unpalatable June 25, 2025
Seven injured in head-on collision north of Dolores State Patrol: One person flown directly from scene of crash; three from the hospital June 25, 2025
Piñon Project’s Fatherhood Program empowers dads in Cortez Program aims to help strengthen families in the county June 25, 2025
Behavioral health services for Sheriff’s Office see possible new funding, renewed contract County commissioners OK application for a behavioral health services grant June 25, 2025
City seeks input on pedestrian, cyclist safety near Mesa Elementary Feedback would guide street and sidewalk improvements June 25, 2025
July’s Collector Car Appreciation Day to be celebrated in Cortez Over the Hill Gang in Cortez will do a cruise to mark the occasion June 24, 2025
New Les Schwab Tire Center opens in Cortez with community celebration The new business donated tires to the Tires for Purpose program June 24, 2025
Visitors to Colorado historic sites urged to report ‘negative’ information about America, per order Signage asking for visitor feedback went up last week at the Amache and Sand Creek Massacre historic sites; Mesa Verde… June 24, 2025
Dolores school board chooses exterior finish for new high school, discusses raises New School’s projected turnover date is December 2026 June 23, 2025
New study says Colorado has sixth-highest homeowners insurance premiums Colorado’s average homeowners can expect to pay $1,640 for insurance premiums, or 35% higher than the national average of $1,213 June 23, 2025
Measuring the space between where athletes win and lose Physical aspects of golf coincide with mental, emotional toll of competition June 23, 2025
Mancos BurroFest brings community together to celebrate donkeys A donkey from Idaho Springs won the main obstacle course during the ‘Alice in Wonderland’ event June 23, 2025
Four Corners Indigenous Art Market returns to Dolores with rich cultural program The event is set to take place at the end of June June 20, 2025
New electric-vehicle charging station comes to Cortez Tesla station was funded by the Colorado Energy Office and Colorado Department of Transportation June 20, 2025