Montezuma County

Local News

U.S. Rep. Boebert gets on board with protecting Lower Dolores River canyon

Republican introduces companion to Senate Democrats’ bill

August 3, 2022

Local News

Montezuma County sheriff investigates homicide north of Cortez

found stabbed to death on County Road L; teen suspect held in Arizona jail

July 31, 2022

Business

Congress may continue to pay farmers to use less water as Colorado River pleas intensify

bill is tied to an Upper Basin water plan in response to talk about significant Colorado River cuts.

July 29, 2022

Local News

Montezuma County and hospital face lawsuit after inmate dies

complaint alleges negligent care of Kelroy Newman, who had a high blood alcohol content and facial injuries

July 26, 2022

Local News

Sheriff investigates suspicious deaths of two dogs near Cortez

enough evidence for criminal charges, says Sheriff Steve Nowlin; case remains open

July 21, 2022

Local News

Heat dome set to scorch Southwest Colorado

and dry weather will replace rains this weekend

July 8, 2022

Local News

Montezuma County gets on board with federal plan to protect Dolores River land

district opposes Bennet legislation to protect canyon below McPhee Reservoir

July 7, 2022

Local News

June rains top monthly normals in Southwest Colorado

Moisture improves fire and rafting conditions, could signal early start to monsoon

June 24, 2022

Local News

Towaoc man sentenced to 14 years in prison for vehicular homicide

Passenger Robin Frost died in car crash south of Cortez

June 23, 2022

Local News

Southwest Colorado’s farmers adapt to rising prices

Inflation, war in Ukraine and the pandemic have led to increases in fertilizers, feed

June 10, 2022

Local News

Car theft suspects appear in Montezuma and La Plata courts

led law enforcement agencies on chase from New Mexico to Mancos

June 7, 2022

Local News

Man arrested after pursuit from New Mexico to Mancos

also arrested in separate car after pursuit

June 6, 2022

Local News

Snowpack bottoms out in Southwest Colorado

melt is among the earliest in the last 30 years

May 24, 2022

Local News

One killed, five injured in head-on crash near Hesperus on U.S. Highway 160

and EMS captain of Pleasant View Fire Department suffered serious injuries

May 24, 2022

Local News

Residential gas bills to jump 26% next month in Southwest Colorado

Volatility in energy markets created by pandemic and war in Ukraine are behind the rise

May 21, 2022

Local News

Colorado Department of Agriculture seizes over 100 animals from Montezuma County property

complaint alleges neglect, mistreatment of livestock and companion animals; injunction issued against couple

May 18, 2022

Local News

Mesa Verde National Park works to save famous cliff dwelling from weakened arch

Sandstone bridge above Spruce Tree House has needed stabilization work in the past

May 13, 2022

Local News

Lower rates of chronic wasting disease found in Southwest Colorado

Environmental factors, geography could play a role in limiting the neurological illness

May 10, 2022

Local News

Wildlife at home among Mesa Verde National Park’s ancient dwellings

cameras capture a variety of species in and around ancient dwellings

May 10, 2022

Local News

Man arrested after foot chase by sheriff deputy south of Cortez

Suspect was tased during pursuit; he faces various charges

May 6, 2022

Local News

Federal government introduced invasive plants. Should it pay to remove them in Montezuma County?

Russian olives and salt cedars are gulping up water and impacting pasture

May 5, 2022

Regional News

Can Lauren Boebert’s national profile trump her GOP primary challenger?

Republican voters across CD3 have mixed feelings about the freshman congresswoman

May 4, 2022

Local News

Water managers see runoff as positive sign

Heading into summer, forecasts aren’t great, but they are slightly better than last year

April 28, 2022

Local News

What road construction projects can drivers expect this spring in Southwest Colorado?

del Rio work resumes this week; other highway improvements also planned

April 6, 2022