Montezuma County

Local News

Cortez approved for Rural Jump-Start Program

to attract unique businesses continues

April 4, 2021

Local News

Montezuma County commissioners assert opposition to wolves

Impacts on livestock a concern; wolf advocates point out ecological benefits

April 2, 2021

New Mexico

Three killed in crash near Colorado-New Mexico line identified

collision occurred Monday on U.S. 491

March 31, 2021

New Mexico

Crash kills three people on U.S. 491 south of Cortez

Traffic shuts down from New Mexico line to Cortez

March 29, 2021

Local News

Archery while on horseback showcased at Ag Expo in Cortez

Durango family has embraced the competitive sport

March 28, 2021

Local News

Equine lessons featured at the Ag Expo in Cortez

offered on packing adopted mustangs for backcountry hikes

March 28, 2021

Local News

Dove Creek nonprofit releases rehabilitated red-tailed hawk

found starving, freezing in Lewis after winter storm

March 24, 2021

Local News

Montezuma Land Conservancy awarded $355,000 in grants

is Native American perspectives on land protection, and new youth fellowship

March 20, 2021

Business

Four State Agricultural Expo headed to Cortez

and ranch event held at Montezuma County Fairgrounds

March 19, 2021

Local News

Former Montezuma County sheriff officer charged in fatal shootout

absolved in shooting but charged with illegally discharging firearm

March 16, 2021

Local News

Former Montezuma County sheriff’s sergeant charged in fatal shootout

Oxley cleared in shooting, but faces charges for illegally discharging firearm

March 10, 2021

Local News

Montezuma County’s homebound population receives vaccine

officials urge more homebound individuals to sign up for inoculations

March 7, 2021

Local News

Montezuma County drops to coronavirus Level Blue

Officials say decreased COVID cases qualifies county

March 7, 2021

Local News

Montezuma County sees drop in demand for COVID-19 testing

coincides with national trend

February 28, 2021

Local News

Montezuma County Fairgrounds upgrades commercial kitchen

Commercial facility is available for rent

February 21, 2021

Local News

Boebert attends meeting about National Conservation Area in Montezuma County

Proposal for Lower Dolores River is revived

February 16, 2021

Local News

Southwest Colorado livestock meeting addresses grazing, wolves

Boebert joins ranchers in opposing plan to reintroduce predator, calls compensation a ‘joke’

February 15, 2021

Southwest Life

Cortez Christmas Bird Count posts record numbers

“We had a great turnout this year, and a lot of new records,” said organizer Jason St. Pierre. New count…

February 5, 2021

Local News

Man charged with stabbing girlfriend allegedly assaulted in jail

reportedly barred officers from door

February 3, 2021

Local News

18 active COVID-19 outbreaks reported in Montezuma County

The latest reported outbreak of the novel coronavirus in Montezuma County was at Cork ’N’ Bottle. Three staff members tested…

January 28, 2021

Local News

Montezuma County expands historic road map

of way claims run into federal jurisdiction

January 24, 2021

Local News

Cortez man found dead in camper fire

‘It looks like an accidental explosion and fire’

January 19, 2021

Local News

Montezuma County Patriots rally in Cortez to condemn election results

supporters echo president’s claims of fraud

January 6, 2021

Local News

John Porter leaves legacy of water storage, McPhee Reservoir in Southwest Colorado

brought the dam to life and was GM for 22 years

January 3, 2021