Coroner releases identity of Durango woman killed in bear attack Autopsy showed extensive damage May 4, 2021
Mancos teacher arrested on suspicion of sexual assault of student Armando Lee-Martinez, 28, accused of four felonies May 4, 2021
Colorado to ease mask mandate; Biden asks to stay the course order allows half the state’s 64 counties to decrease use of face coverings April 3, 2021
Three killed in crash near Colorado-New Mexico state line are identified collision occurred Monday on U.S. 491 April 1, 2021
Montezuma County drops to coronavirus Level Blue Officials say decreased COVID cases qualifies county March 4, 2021
Montezuma-Cortez school board member Lance McDaniel ousted in recall vote oust McDaniel in 2-to-1 vote February 17, 2021
Six COVID-19 deaths, outbreak reported at Cortez and Mancos nursing homes facility taken off outbreak list; new outbreak reported at Mancos nursing home January 14, 2021
Cortez City Council formally accepts results of financial audit Ongoing financial crisis has held up property taxes, state grants January 14, 2021
Cortez City Manager John Dougherty announces resignation Dougherty plans to spend time with family after 2-plus years in the position January 8, 2021
Stolen car found engulfed in flames south of Cortez Suspect fled on foot in McElmo Canyon January 2, 2021
First reported U.S. case of COVID-19 variant is found in Colorado remains in isolation in Elbert County, governor says December 29, 2020
Navajo Nation sees uncontrolled COVID-19 spread in 68 communities Emergency order extends stay-at-home lockdown; weekend curfews in effect December 29, 2020
Dolores County goes to more restrictive Level Orange rise in Montezuma County; Southwest Memorial hits full capacity December 18, 2020
Coronavirus vaccine arrives at Cortez hospital Southwest Memorial staff receive first doses of Pfizer vaccine December 17, 2020
Over 130 COVID cases, 3 deaths at Durango nursing home deaths expected in coming days, health officials say December 9, 2020
Cortez schools to move in-person students to online Thursday Positive cases rise among staff, students November 10, 2020
Mistrial declared in Mark Redwine trial Defense attorneys say staff members report COVID-19 symptoms November 9, 2020
Southeast Utah reports first case of coronavirus, restricts nonresidents prohibits nonresident camping and travel March 27, 2020
Colorado governor issues statewide stay-at-home order starting Thursday least 19 deaths have been linked to the coronavirus in Colorado March 25, 2020
Cortez declares state of emergency amid coronavirus pandemic Also: Pot shop hearing canceled; election proceeding as usual March 20, 2020
Two-vehicle crash kills one, injures another south of Cortez collision occurred near mile marker 33, U.S. 160/491 December 31, 2019
Durango school lockout lifted; man in bulletproof vest being evaluated were locked at Durango High, Miller Middle and Needham Elementary September 11, 2019
Business Wild West party draws 300; Ertel named Citizen of the Year Gambling raised funds for Cortez Chamber January 26, 2014
Local News Dove Creek advances to state semifinals After opening pool play on Nov. 8 with a victory over Kit Carson (25-14, 25-18, 25-18), the Bulldogs returned to… November 9, 2013
