Montezuma County

Local News

Towaoc woman arrested for DUI after close call with deputy

Officer took ‘rapid evasive maneuvers’ to avoid collision

January 2, 2019

Local News

Fire destroys home on Road H southeast of Cortez

safely evacuates, Red Cross provides aid

January 1, 2019

Southwest Life

Montezuma County takes up issue of eagles nesting on private land

Although the bald eagle was removed from the Endangered Species Act list in 2007, it is still protected under the…

December 31, 2018

Local News

Report of man ramming booth at Four Corners monument a misunderstanding

from India had been drinking; no charges filed

December 29, 2018

Local News

Montezuma County hires new administrator

Commissioners OK landfill manager for top post

December 24, 2018

Local News

Canyons of the Ancients manager set to retire

Marietta Eaton had 39-year career in public lands, archaeology

December 23, 2018

Local News

Powers is offered job as Montezuma County administrator

Landfill manager has experience to handle job, they say

December 21, 2018

Local News

Eaton retires from Canyons of the Ancients post

had 39-year career in public lands, archaeology

December 18, 2018

Local News

Christmas Comet will arrive over Southwest Colorado for holidays

Geminid meteor shower joins comet display

December 15, 2018

Local News

Montezuma County stirs debate over water, drought planning

Worsening water crisis could cause future curtailment

December 14, 2018

Local News

Gas well leaks wastewater in Canyons of Ancients National Monument

valve causes produced water to overflow tank

December 10, 2018

Southwest Life

Ceremony celebrates revival of the McElmo Creek Flume

Historic structure removed from endangered places list

December 9, 2018

Local News

Applicants sought for Montezuma County recreation committee

would advise commissioners

December 8, 2018

Southwest Life

Dolores, Towaoc residents face heightened risk of wildfire

agency rates local towns’ fire riskMitigation needed for private land; Dolores building firebreak

December 7, 2018

Local News

November restaurant reports are in

Ponderosa, Dolores Elementary, Fiesta Mexicana fare well

December 7, 2018

Local News

Applicants sought for county recreation committee

would advise commissioners

December 6, 2018

Local News

Dolores, Towaoc residents face heightened risk of wildfire

Mitigation needed for private land; Dolores building firebreak

December 5, 2018

Local News

911 surcharge increases in Montezuma County

Additional funding is needed for dispatch upgrades

November 28, 2018

Southwest Life

Rico-West Dolores travel plan gains another lawsuit

Motorized users say restrictions are too harsh; environmentalists want stricter rules

November 24, 2018

Community

Ribbon-cutting for historic McElmo flume is Nov. 30

7-year project saves piece of pioneer history

November 23, 2018

Local News

Road to monument ruins closed because it crosses private land

crosses private land, officials learn

November 23, 2018

Local News

Private road to Canyons of Ancients ruin is closed

crosses private land, officials learn

November 22, 2018

Local News

Trash bills expected to go up in Montezuma County

haulers face higher costs at landfill

November 12, 2018

Local News

Montezuma County administrator resigns for job at RE-1 schools

Brunner accepts job as finance director for RE-1 schools

November 10, 2018