Montezuma County government

Local News

Cortez volunteers prepare for annual Christmas dinner

meal to be served at Montezuma County annex

December 11, 2017

Local News

Momentum builds for nonmotorized trail connecting Cortez and Mesa Verde

Funding and rights-of-way remain challenges

December 10, 2017

Local News

Montezuma County weed program applies for disaster assistance

would help manage weeds left by wildfires

November 29, 2017

Local News

Deadline for Montezuma County health survey is extended

Residents can respond through Nov. 30

November 26, 2017

Local News

Montezuma County Sheriff’s deputies hold presentations on crime trends

Sessions planned for Dolores and Lewis

November 15, 2017

Local News

Montezuma County to hold meeting to discuss Sand Canyon parking

Proposal would add parking along roadway

October 31, 2017

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County holds meeting on Sand Canyon parking

Proposal would add parking along roadway

October 27, 2017

Local News

New public roads trigger lawsuit against Montezuma County

Resident says increased traffic to BLM land causes unfair burden

October 25, 2017

Local News

Mancos farm’s agritourism plan needs further review

Table Farm hopes to host farm-to-table events

September 24, 2017

Local News

Mancos farm’s agritourism plan needs further review

Table Farm hopes to host farm-to-table events

September 19, 2017

Business

Connect 4 goes back to the drawing board on broadband

Broadband initiative broadens request for partnership

August 24, 2017

Local News

Cortez Man allegedly killed mother after dispute with wife

Damron appeared in Montezuma County District Court for an advisement hearing on Monday. Charges will be filed at 10 a.m.…

July 24, 2017

Local News

Suspect in car chase contaminates, shuts down Montezuma jail

Biohazard team assists cleanup after deputies suffer chemical reactions

July 21, 2017

Local News

Former Montezuma deputy pleads guilty on misconduct charge

charge dropped in plea agreement; missing equipment recovered

July 17, 2017

Local News

Legislative Committee to investigate jail overcrowding and funding

Montezuma County Sheriff: ‘We have to increase our fees’

July 15, 2017

Local News

Voter confidentiality requests in La Plata County nearly triple since July 1

Secretary of State Wayne Williams held a news conference July 5 to address concerns about his office’s decision to provide…

July 13, 2017

Local News

Wild horses ready to become sheriff’s patrol horses

officials visit sheriff’s stables

June 12, 2017

Regional News

Montezuma County, BLM discuss public access south of Summit Lake

Recreation area hemmed in by subdivisions

June 8, 2017

Local News

Investigation rules out homicide in Mancos woman’s death

Sheriff’s detective says evidence points to an accident

May 21, 2017

Local News

Sheriff asks Dolores board to draft bullying policy

Dolores asked to align with state

April 22, 2017

Local News

Commissioners plan quarterly town hall meeting

The quarterly Town Hall meeting hosted by Montezuma County commissioners will be held on April 25 at 7 p.m. at…

March 26, 2017

Local News

Kinder Morgan, Montezuma County argue in Colorado Supreme Court

Kinder Morgan expanded its compressing facility about 25 miles north of Cortez in 2013. The company pays about half of…

March 10, 2017

Local News

Sale of Montezuma courthouse leaves Bridge shelter in limbo

Courthouse location for sale

February 20, 2017

Local News

Montezuma commissioners discuss issues at town hall

The U.S. Forest Service currently owns the Dolores-Norwood Road, but Montezuma County commissioners are trying to obtain jurisdiction.Sam Green/The Journal…

October 5, 2016