Local News Photos: Candlelight vigil for Cortez police Sgt. Michael Moran Community shows up in respect for their fallen officer December 1, 2023
Local News New details emerge in fatal shooting of Cortez police officer suspect was briefly detained but has been released November 30, 2023
Courts and Crime Update: Sgt. Michael Moran identified as Cortez police officer killed Wednesday Sgt. Moran was a K-9 handler and a Marine November 29, 2023
Local News What to expect in Colorado’s ballot measure election Don’t look for results until the polls close, state secretary says November 7, 2023
Local News What is diversion, and does it work? workers discuss the importance of preventing youths from facing criminal justice system November 6, 2023
Education Attorney general to host statewide conversation about vaping in Colorado schools Conversation will center on what is working and what can be improved October 23, 2023
Regional News Annular solar eclipse attracts travelers to Mesa Verde National Park ‘Ring of fire’ leaves spectators awe-struck October 14, 2023
Local News Southwest Colorado braces for eclipse traffic Drivers heading toward Mesa Verde National Park should prepare for ‘heavy traffic,’ CDOT warns October 11, 2023
Local News Fair housing advocates say S.W. Colorado forums can do wonders educating property managers, consumers Durango forum scheduled for Wednesday, Cortez forum on Thursday October 3, 2023
Local News Historic orchards of Montezuma, La Plata counties are a ‘living museum’ Restoration project aims to propagate rare apple cultivars that would be lost without human involvement August 17, 2023
Local News Southwest Colorado may see rain this week Increased humidity brings positive outlook for fire danger in coming weeks August 14, 2023
Local News Candidate for 6th Judicial District DA says more programs needed for low-level offenders Improved communication between prosecutors’ offices would help keep serious criminals off streets, says Jason Eley August 6, 2023
Community Hospital reverses decision to close birthing center, but questions remain CEO will start work July 24; hospital board again faces criticism June 30, 2023
Community Cortez teenager pleads guilty to stabbing mother to death in 2022 Teen’s lawyers attempt a plea agreement; family pushes back June 21, 2023
Community Annual Cortez Celtic Fair to take place June 24 at Parque de Vida fair is free to the public and offers multiple activities, demonstrations and vendors June 20, 2023
Local News Large Cortez crowd meets with hospital board; some demand management company be fired Meeting was called after hospital announced plan to close birth center June 16, 2023
Community Southwest Memorial Hospital announces layoffs to help keep birthing center open Layoffs follow backlash that surrounded plan to close birthing center June 14, 2023
Local News Man stabbed and killed in Cortez near Speedway gas station Suspect being held on second-degree murder charge June 5, 2023
Community Popeyes plans grand opening in Cortez on Friday new restaurant will open its doors at 10 a.m. May 24, 2023
Local News Southwest Memorial Hospital doctors say women should know tubal ligations are offered in Cortez Hospital’s shift from sterilization services prompts health professionals to perform outreach May 23, 2023
Sports Eli Tomac works on recovery; Chase Sexton becomes Supercross champion-elect will keep Tomac out of upcoming Motocross season May 9, 2023
Local News Hutton Broadcasting buys nine radio stations in Four Corners American General Media sells stations in Cortez, Durango and Farmington April 25, 2023
Local News Update: Morosko sentenced to jail in Cortez for fatal shooting of bowhunter Convicted felon may not own firearms; defense plans appeal March 31, 2023