Montezuma County government

Local News

Hearing set in Montezuma County judge Ian MacLaren misconduct case

sets August trial dates in case seeking judge’s removal

May 2, 2026

Local News

Over 40% voter turnout in Southwest Colorado for presidential primaries

La Plata County election official ‘very, very happy’ with turnout

March 6, 2024

Local News

Body of missing hiker Ian O’Brien found

fishers encountered the body in a remote area of the West Mancos River in Echo Basin

September 8, 2023

Local News

An ‘impossible decision’: Public search concludes for missing hiker

Volunteers met daily and combed over 12,000 acres in the La Plata Mountains

July 11, 2023

Local News

Deaths on the rise in Southwest Colorado, putting stress on county coroners

Population increase plays a role, but something more is at play

March 6, 2022

Local News

Shakeup at water district brings in new face to deal with old problems

Novak Huff, local attorney, joins the Southwestern Water Conservation District board

February 8, 2021

Local News

Montezuma County officials clash over mask mandate

Administrator, commissioner defy Gov. Polis’ order; district attorney objects

July 24, 2020

Local News

Primary day underway in Montezuma County

7,500 ballots accepted as of Tuesday morning

June 30, 2020

Sports

Racers get in gear at Montezuma County Speedway

number of cars raced; limited number of fans will return

June 3, 2020

Local News

Montezuma County taps into solar energy

208 panels installed on county annex building

May 31, 2020

Local News

Montezuma County announces new positive COVID-19 case

number stands at 17 confirmed cases as of Saturday morning

May 2, 2020

Regional News

Fire ban set to start April 20 in Montezuma County

Commissioners also examine response to COVID-19

April 15, 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

Montezuma County purchases three electric vehicles

Efficiency, cost savings cited

February 1, 2020

Local News

Commissioners agree on $5 million paving project

approves $5 million for roads; adds coroner deputies

December 5, 2019

Local News

Montezuma County hosts human trafficking training

Nonprofit leader explains Colorado warning signs

September 29, 2019

Local News

Judge dismisses CO2 tax lawsuit against county

shareholders wanted separation from Kinder Morgan Supreme Court decision

June 21, 2019

Local News

Landowner appeals decision on County Road 41 case

set for trial in December

April 19, 2019

Local News

Montezuma commissioners to put term limits on ballot

Question would ask voters to allow three terms in office

April 17, 2019

Southwest Life

Montezuma County braces for Sand Canyon parking problems

The trail network off County Road G features historic ruins and is the signature destination for Canyons of the Ancients…

February 23, 2019

Local News

Mancos board approves boundary adjustment for conservation district

Hall roof replacement, crusher application also approved

February 21, 2019

Local News

Mancos board approves boundary adjustment for conservation district

Also: Town Hall roof replacement, crusher application

February 20, 2019

Local News

Kinder Morgan plans for new well near Goodman Point

Project is testing for CO2 reservoir to meet demand

January 13, 2019

Local News

Kinder Morgan plans for new well near Goodman Point

Project is testing for CO2 reservoir to meet increased demand

January 12, 2019