Local News Dolores River Festival canceled again because of pandemic Escalante Days is a go; Boggy event sanctioned by USA Cycling March 14, 2021
Local News CDOT to begin road projects in Cortez, Dolores and Rico Repaving and ADA improvements planned March 14, 2021
Local News 30 people evicted from Cortez motel; advocates seek help for displaced families Verde Inn evictions were needed to repair buildings, officials say March 10, 2021
Local News Former Montezuma County sheriff’s sergeant charged in fatal shootout Oxley cleared in shooting, but faces charges for illegally discharging firearm March 10, 2021
Local News Cortez to consider purchase of new body cameras, Tasers for police law requires all officers to have body cameras by July 2023 March 7, 2021
Local News Montezuma County drops to coronavirus Level Blue Officials say decreased COVID cases qualifies county March 7, 2021
Local News Wood mill fire subsides, smoldering continues significantly reduced; hot spots remain March 7, 2021
Local News Native American tribes deliver vaccines to broader community Clinics on Ute Mountain Ute and Navajo land offered vaccinations to any adult March 7, 2021
Youth Sports Programs encourage Navajo youths to ride bikes mechanic van travels reservation repairing bikes March 5, 2021
Business Cortez restaurants partner up to offer cheap delivery Eatz offers $5 delivery from eateries March 1, 2021
Southwest Life New technology triggers avalanches above Highway 145 30-foot towers help CDOT clear snow from slide paths February 25, 2021
Local News A legacy of new dreams: Director of Bridge shelter in Cortez to retire Knutson led mission for new facility, expanded services February 21, 2021
Local News Ute Mountain Ute elder Thomas House Sr. dies at age 96 passed on traditional values February 21, 2021
Local News Montezuma County Fairgrounds upgrades commercial kitchen Commercial facility is available for rent February 21, 2021
Local News Recent snowstorms lower severity of drought in Southwest Colorado winter a hopeful sign for Southwest Colorado February 21, 2021
Local News Southwest Colorado’s Hesperus Ski Area reopens Back-to-back storms allow hill to fire up chairlift February 17, 2021
Local News Boebert attends meeting about National Conservation Area in Montezuma County Proposal for Lower Dolores River is revived February 16, 2021
Local News Cortez plans public hearing on city providing internet services Council also votes to waive liquor license fees February 15, 2021
Local News Southwest Colorado livestock meeting addresses grazing, wolves Boebert joins ranchers in opposing plan to reintroduce predator, calls compensation a ‘joke’ February 15, 2021
Local News Dolores sees first applicant for marijuana store costs for safety regulations dissuades other businesses February 14, 2021
New Mexico Cortez woman pleads guilty in Road H shooting case faces up to 10 years in prison February 14, 2021
Local News Kwiyagat Community Academy prepares to launch in Towaoc Contracts signed, school board appointed for Kwiyagat Community Academy February 13, 2021
Local News Local teen headed to Hollywood for blind audition on ‘The Voice’ school sophomore Hannah Fish mostly performs country music February 8, 2021
Local News Cortez hires new finance director and executive search firm Company hired to recruit replacement for retiring city manager February 7, 2021