Montezuma County

Local News

Efforts to improve education in Southwest Colorado just became harder

budget cuts further exacerbate educational gap

July 15, 2020

Local News

Bear burned in East Canyon Fire to be released in coming weeks

Wildlife officials say bruin is gaining weight, close to having bandages removed

July 6, 2020

Local News

Primary day underway in Montezuma County

7,500 ballots accepted as of Tuesday morning

June 30, 2020

Local News

Southwest nonprofits face millions in financial losses because of COVID-19

exceeds emergency funds available

June 20, 2020

Local News

Fire crews reach 75% containment on Six Shooter Fire south of Durango

Canyon Fire grows to 2,900 acres, now 21% contained

June 19, 2020

Local News

East Canyon Fire southeast of Mancos grows to 2,700 acres

Officials worry lack of precipitation could complicate controlling blazes

June 16, 2020

Local News

U.S. Highway 160 reopens west of Durango near wildfire

Canyon Fire grows to 2,703 acres

June 15, 2020

Local News

U.S. Highway 160 reopens west of Durango near wildfire

Canyon Fire grows to 2,703 acres

June 15, 2020

Local News

Firefighters suppressing Loading Pen Fire near Dolores

hot-shot crews get air support

June 15, 2020

Business

Pandemic pushed hundreds of hospitality workers into unemployment

Restaurants, resorts look for a ‘recipe for success’

June 7, 2020

Regional News

Colorado changes data amid complaints that it inflated COVID-19 deaths

a quarter of listed fatalities don’t have COVID-19 on their death certificate

May 16, 2020

Local News

Colorado officials deny Montezuma County’s request to reopen businesses

of virus – especially from New Mexico – is deemed too high

May 14, 2020

Local News

Montezuma County announces new positive COVID-19 case

number stands at 17 confirmed cases as of Saturday morning

May 2, 2020

Regional News

Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project offers tree-a-grams for Mother’s Day

Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project is offering tree-a-grams for Mother’s Day. MORP board members have volunteered to deliver a heritage apple…

May 2, 2020

Regional News

Partial reopening begins for offices, businesses in Montezuma County

precautions put in place, retail sales resume

April 30, 2020

Local News

Montezuma County discusses plan to reopen businesses

Leaders emphasize need to restart economy but caution about premature opening

April 21, 2020

Local News

Montezuma County reports second coronavirus death

has 12 confirmed cases, including two fatalities

April 10, 2020

Local News

Montezuma County reports first death from COVID-19

is first in Southwest Colorado linked to coronavirus

April 2, 2020

Regional News

Census underway in Cortez; coronavirus highlights need to participate

Results will help determine need for assistance in city

March 31, 2020

Local News

Collision with semitrailer kills Jeep driver in Montezuma County

closes U.S. 491 for four hours

March 30, 2020

Local News

First positive case of COVID-19 in Montezuma County

Health Department, SHS receive word Saturday; conducting ‘contact tracing’

March 28, 2020

Regional News

Silverton to Dolores: Be wary of allowing OHVs on town streets

Economic bump might not be worth the trouble

March 4, 2020

Regional News

Injured man rescued from Yellow Jacket Canyon

Emergency responders hiked to reach victim in national monument

February 29, 2020

Local News

Southwest Colorado snow expected in two bursts from Sunday through Tuesday

system moving in Monday evening looks to be the strongest

February 9, 2020