Southwest Life Cortez Christmas Bird Count posts record numbers “We had a great turnout this year, and a lot of new records,” said organizer Jason St. Pierre. New count… February 5, 2021
Local News Crews plan to dynamite boulder on Colorado 145 north of Dolores Traffic limited to one lane near site of massive 2019 rockfall February 5, 2021
Local News Crash on U.S. Highway 160 near Mancos causes injury person cited; cause under investigation February 5, 2021
Local News Hesperus Ski Area closes lift pending better winter weather snow and cooler temperatures needed February 4, 2021
Local News Man charged with stabbing girlfriend allegedly assaulted in jail reportedly barred officers from door February 3, 2021
Local News Hesperus Ski Area opens for season offered during day and night; pandemic precautions in place February 2, 2021
Local News ‘China White’ heroin arrives in Cortez; man arrested Evidence of potent drug in area is ‘alarming,’ police say February 2, 2021
Local News Cortez City Council puts 2016 audit to bed of audits still remain to be completed January 31, 2021
Local News Cortez man pleads guilty in death of woman who fell from car roof Incident occurred Sept. 29 on Colorado Highway 145 January 30, 2021
Southwest Life Canyons of Ancients hires new manager O’Neil served as national park ranger in Arizona, Utah January 29, 2021
Local News Sanctuary movement will call on Biden to free Rosa Sabido, others in sanctuary conference planned for 11 a.m. Tuesday January 26, 2021
Local News Timber harvest considered north of Dolores Environmental analysis to be released in February January 24, 2021
Local News Update: Head-on collision kills Mancos woman on U.S. 160 Patrol update: SUV driver crossed into oncoming lane, another victim seriously injured January 20, 2021
Local News Cortez man found dead in camper fire ‘It looks like an accidental explosion and fire’ January 19, 2021
Local News Axis Health System vaccinates 240 people Saturday at clinic in Cortez Vaccine recipients were age 70 or older January 17, 2021
Local News A look back in time: Century-old photos find new life in calendars plates depict Navajo and pioneer culture in the Southwest January 13, 2021
Southwest Life Paradox Valley salt injection well could shut down Project prevents natural salt loading in Dolores and Colorado rivers January 9, 2021
Local News Cortez man allegedly stabs girlfriend, then himself Charges may include attempted homicide, auto theft and child abuse January 8, 2021
Local News Montezuma County Patriots rally in Cortez to condemn election results supporters echo president’s claims of fraud January 6, 2021
Local News Navajo Nation sees uncontrolled COVID-19 spread in 68 communities Emergency order extends stay-at-home lockdown; weekend curfews in effect December 28, 2020
Local News Five new COVID-19 outbreaks reported in Montezuma County of Cortez, nursing home and grocery store see cases December 23, 2020
Local News Southwest Memorial reaches full capacity; COVID-19 cases continue to rise in place, but staffing may be a challenge December 22, 2020
Local News Aspen Wall Wood fire continues to burn and smoke at sawmill started in decades-old waste pile December 21, 2020
Local News Strong La Niña decreases chances for storms in Four Corners Exceptional drought persists in Southwest Colorado December 7, 2020