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Local News

‘Horrific’ high-speed crash kills two men in road rally west of Norwood

and passenger were part of Crown Rally auto tour across West

June 21, 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

Gloves come off in first debate between congressional candidates Don Coram and Lauren Boebert

Republican primary opponents offered voters a glimpse of their different approaches to legislating

May 27, 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

Sports

Bikers test their endurance at 12 Hours of Mesa Verde race

continues to benefit local youths

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

Woman gets two years for Cortez police chase and crash that injured 3 people

Collision on South Broadway occurred after a high-speed chase from Mancos through Cortez

May 4, 2022

Local News

Three deaths at Cortez motel blamed on fentanyl use

Alcohol was a contributing factor; triple fatality is one of many group deaths cited in DEA warning

April 26, 2022

Local News

Montezuma-Cortez leaves superintendent position open

planned to appoint a superintendent for the 2022-23 school year at Tuesday’s meeting

April 20, 2022

Local News

Spring winds kick up dust, exacerbate allergies across Southwest Colorado

Juan Basin Public Health reports hazardous air quality through Tuesday morning

April 13, 2022

Local News

Brush fires ignite around Montezuma County

Largest was 4-acre uncontrolled burn; others started by welding spark, kids playing with matches, sheriff says

April 9, 2022

Local News

Montezuma-Cortez schools make pay strides

Proposed salary schedule would give significant pay increases amid shorter four-day weeks

April 7, 2022

Local News

Montezuma-Cortez cancels meeting to re-create ‘lost’ recording of executive session

board planned special meeting to re-create session in which superintendent was asked to resign

March 29, 2022

Local News

Pagosa Springs lawyer files suit against Montezuma-Cortez school board

seeks invalidation of board’s actions in VanderWey’s ouster, seeks injunction against secret meetings

March 25, 2022

Local News

New Mexico approves free college tuition for all residents; Utes included

includes eligibility for Ute Mountain Ute, Southern Ute and Navajo tribes; 29 colleges participate

March 21, 2022

Local News

Cortez woman faces murder charge in uncle’s slaying

Latonya Laura Ahasteen faces charge of second-degree homicide, is held on $750,000 bond

March 18, 2022

Local News

Snowstorms help to replenish water supplies in Southwest Colorado

A storm Wednesday will bring more snow, but water managers remain cautious about another dry year

March 9, 2022

Local News

Four Corners Prayer Run advocates for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

Runners and advocates soldiered through Cortez Friday and Saturday

February 27, 2022

Local News

Missing person dies in crash in river near Dolores

Helicopter spotted vehicle Thursday afternoon; occupant found dead

February 25, 2022

Local News

Montezuma-Cortez board’s evaluation of VanderWey shows lags in performance

Montezuma-Cortez School District evaluated former superintendent in six categories, with mostly substandard ratings

February 4, 2022

Local News

Update: Montezuma-Cortez Superintendent VanderWey formally resigns

Release cites differences between school board and superintendent

January 31, 2022

Local News

Montezuma-Cortez superintendent VanderWey placed on leave

Announcement comes nearly a week after executive session

January 24, 2022

Local News

Montezuma County Commissioner Joel ‘Joe’ Stevenson dies

Commissioner from Mancos had been hospitalized with COVID-related illness

January 20, 2022

Local News

Officials weary of Dolores mill’s fire prevention plan

Monthslong grapple continues as Montezuma County Commissioners reject fire mitigation plan; county attorney raises possibility of civil litigation

January 13, 2022