Montezuma County

Local News

Late surge of voters boosts turnout in Southwest Colorado

44% of all ballots cast showed up on Election Day in La Plata County

November 8, 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

Search for next Pueblo Community College president is underway

Colorado Community College System hopes to receive input from the campus and community as they look for a candidate

November 1, 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

Local News

Scattered storms expected through Friday in Southwest Colorado

of Archuleta County are experiencing severe drought

September 13, 2023

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

Fire restrictions lifted across Southwest Colorado

Montezuma County restrictions remain in place

August 31, 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

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

Local News

Gas prices in La Plata County are rising again

in Ukraine and other factors causing fluctuation in local fuel costs

August 1, 2023

Courts and Crime

Man found dead north of Dolores; suspect in homicide investigation identified

with information is asked to contact the Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office

July 29, 2023

Courts and Crime

Eight Montezuma County residents arrested after narcotics investigation

law enforcement worked for nearly two years to capture alleged traffickers

July 27, 2023

Gallery

Search for missing runner Ian O’Brien

A flyer for missing runner Ian OBrien on a rock Thursday northeast of Mancos in the La Plata Mountains. (Jerry…

July 11, 2023

Local News

Searching for Ian O’Brien

‘Everybody is grieving and motivated, hopeful and hopeless’ partner says

July 9, 2023

Local News

Search and rescue teams on standby until evidence is found of missing hiker

Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office says it has not given up looking

July 3, 2023

Community

Colorado Department of Public Health urges caution after plague case in Montezuma County

is thought the plague was contracted on private property

June 29, 2023

Local News

Search for missing hiker in La Plata Mountains carries on with community help

says search teams believe Ian O’Brien is no longer in La Plata Canyon

June 28, 2023

Local News

Search underway for missing hiker in La Plata Mountains

OBrien, 28, went missing Saturday afternoon after climbing Hesperus Peak

June 26, 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

Local News

Over 250 nonprofits signed up for Rural Philanthropy Days next week in Southwest Colorado

Conference aims to connect local organizations with Front Range donors

June 1, 2023

Local News

How’s your internet? Counties in Southwest Colorado want to know

local governments are collecting speed data to be used in funding applications

May 22, 2023

Local News

Axis Health System set to move into Mercury building in 2024

care provider intends to consolidate patient care centers into one location

April 21, 2023

Local News

New health insurance carrier to be offered in Southwest Colorado

Reduced prescription prices and whole-person care among benefits offered

April 11, 2023

Local News

Farmers will get full water supply, grapple with late spring

on fields delays farming season; grant program offers deal for more efficient sprinkler nozzles

April 11, 2023