Cortez

Local News

Farmington man gets 7 years in prison for crash that injured Cortez man

reportedly drove drunk through town before crash in work zone

March 28, 2020

Local News

Southeast Utah reports first case of coronavirus, restricts nonresidents

prohibits nonresident camping and travel

March 28, 2020

Regional News

Dolores activates ‘Peace on Earth’ sign amid COVID-19 breakout

Message of peace is above town

March 24, 2020

Southwest Life

Mesa Verde National Park remains open

facilities temporarily closed to prevent virus spread

March 21, 2020

Regional News

Ballots coming out for Cortez council election

ballots must be received April 7

March 17, 2020

Local News

Governor urges cancellation of large gatherings as tests show coronavirus in Colorado

Health workers collect patient information from people waiting to be tested for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus,…

March 13, 2020

Performing Arts

Montezuma-Cortez High to perform ‘Fiddler on the Roof’

‘Bittersweet’ musical will run for two weekends

March 12, 2020

Local News

Southwest Memorial hires new orthopedic surgeon

has rural background, played in the NFL

March 11, 2020

Southwest Life

IronWood revives mill west of Dolores, seeing opportunity in timber market

hired to produce veneer for plywood

March 9, 2020

Southwest Life

U.S. House passes bill to expand Yucca House National Monument

Donated land parcel would protect ancient ruins, improve access

March 2, 2020

Sports

Eli Tomac crashes in Atlanta Supercross, but recovers to finish fourth

from Cortez races from 13th to fourth, shares series lead

February 29, 2020

Regional News

Injured man rescued from Yellow Jacket Canyon

Emergency responders hiked to reach victim in national monument

February 29, 2020

Education

Southwest Health System receives award for improved patient care

Improvements made in diabetes management and blood pressure

February 27, 2020

Local News

Rural Colorado sees more broadband options, but not quickly

Expansion goes with state goal to get rural Colorado up to speed

February 25, 2020

Regional News

Cortez EV charging station is operational

Welcome Center station installed in late January

February 25, 2020

Regional News

Buttigieg makes campaign stop in Denver after Nevada caucuses

mayor from Indiana comes in third to Sanders in Nevada

February 24, 2020

Sports

Eli Tomac charges through a crowd to win Supercross in Texas

from Cortez gets second consecutive win, widens overall lead

February 22, 2020

Local News

Local teachers to march at the Colorado Capitol

Statewide movement to increase educational funding

February 22, 2020

Southwest Life

BLM designates special management areas

3 areas of critical environmental concern total over 14,000 acres

February 22, 2020

Regional News

State takes over cleanup of M&M Truck Stop in Cortez

Contaminated soils at truck stop will be removed, a first step in redevelopment

February 21, 2020

Local News

Congested Cortez intersection will become 4-way stop

Increased traffic and improved safety cited for change

February 17, 2020

Professional Sports

Eli Tomac runs away with Tampa Supercross, takes series lead

from Cortez has won three of past five races

February 16, 2020

Local News

Cortez celebrates Women’s History Month

is a nationally recognized commemoration of women

February 15, 2020

Local News

Durango man killed in crash north of Dove Creek

left the road and overturned on Colorado Highway 141

February 13, 2020