Montezuma County

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

Local News

Aspen Wall Wood fire continues to burn and smoke

at sawmill started in decades-old waste pile

December 21, 2020

Local News

Strong La Niña decreases chances for storms in Four Corners

Exceptional drought persists in Southwest Colorado

December 7, 2020

Local News

Love’s Travel Stop to replace M&M truck stop

Abandoned site proposed for demolition: ‘It’s been an eyesore for years’

November 16, 2020

Local News

Veterans Day celebrations will go on – just a bit smaller

groups plan drive-by parades, flag-raising

November 8, 2020

Local News

Four arrested during drug raid at Cortez motel

A fourth man was arrested for a felony warrant. Suspected illegal drug activity at the hotel at 640 South Broadway…

October 22, 2020

Local News

Jobs largely return in Southwest Colorado, but what does winter hold?

Tourism economy highly vulnerable to spikes in COVID-19

October 9, 2020

Southwest Life

Cortez couple receives archaeology award

McBrides help landowners identify ancient sites

October 3, 2020

Local News

Cortez woman dies apparently riding atop car’s roof

faces charges of vehicular homicide, drunken driving

October 1, 2020

Local News

U.S. gets surprise extension for 2020 census

Southwest Colorado still missing responses

September 30, 2020

Local News

Mine discharge in Owen Basin not a spill, officials report

Hiker’s report triggers investigation by mining safety division

September 29, 2020

Local News

New county museum undergoes renovations

Fundraising continues for Montezuma Heritage Museum

September 23, 2020

Local News

Illegal pot farms a persistent problem in Southwest Colorado

forms special task force; 49 arrests made statewide last year

September 19, 2020

Local News

Driver’s license, credit cards found with missing man at Mesa Verde National Park

Coroner ‘99%’ sure remains belong to Mitchell Dale Stehling

September 18, 2020

Local News

Wildlife officials seek information about illegal poaching in Southwest Colorado

Animal’s head was cut off; carcass left in field

September 2, 2020

Local News

Drought worsens; monsoonal rains miss Four Corners again

soil affects local crop yields in SW Colorado

August 31, 2020

Southwest Life

Hemp farmers find niche market in CBD

Harvest also helps treat owner’s multiple sclerosis

August 22, 2020

Local News

Montezuma-Cortez schools delay start date

Staffing issues, undecided parents push first day back to Aug. 24

August 14, 2020

Local News

June and July restaurant inspections are in

and July inspections are in

August 14, 2020

Arts and Entertainment

Wanted: Actors, extras for television pilot

to be filmed in Montezuma County

August 14, 2020

Local News

Cortez woman faces charges in 2018 Haycamp slaying

Southern Ute man was later shot dead by suspect’s cousin

August 4, 2020

Local News

Derby delivers big hits, political messages in Montezuma County

Drivers thank organizers for holding event despite COVID-19 pandemic

August 3, 2020

Local News

Montezuma County sheriff’s deputy charged with domestic violence

Brown suspected of pushing, harassing wife

July 29, 2020

Local News

Community Emergency Relief Fund reaches $500,000 awarded in grants

disbursed $175,000 to nonprofits last week

July 20, 2020