The history behind the Colorado Christmas tree lit by JFK, and how it was almost lost than 30 years after the fact, a tenacious forest service worker scoured Poncha Pass to reclaim and honor the famous… December 17, 2023
33rd Community Christmas Dinner to take place at Montezuma County Annex Organizers seek donations and volunteers December 7, 2023
Cortez comes together to celebrate holiday amid grief for fallen officer Memorial march for police Sgt. Michael Moran’s wraps up Cortez’s annual Parade of Lights December 2, 2023
Dolores Theatre Troupe to present ‘It’s A Wonderful Life: The Radio Play’ Friday and Saturday play follows the life of George Bailey in the classic story December 1, 2023
BLM offers permits to cut Christmas tree in Southwest Colorado Permits can be obtained at the local BLM district office November 23, 2023
Shop with a Cop brings joy to children in Montezuma County Department, Sheriff’s Office and State Patrol take kids to Walmart December 17, 2022
Foster families climb aboard the Polar Express Railroad donates a car each year for La Plata County families who participate in program November 22, 2022
How did the Christmas storm stack up in history? warmest, coldest, wettest and snowiest Christmases in Cortez and Durango as recorded by the National Weather Service December 28, 2021
The elves of Cortez: Christmas drive-thru dinner brings good tidings Hope’s Kitchen and Sharehouse distribute about 300 meals December 26, 2021
New storm brings snow to mountains in Southwest Colorado winter storm warning issued for Sunday and Monday December 25, 2021
Where to recycle your Christmas tree this year and Durango facilitating disposal sites December 24, 2021
ZU Gallery celebrating ‘Christmas Eve Eve’ with live music and new bar Gallery’s new bar furthers goal to become mainstay community space December 24, 2021
How a Dolores sailboat became a mainstay Christmas decoration A winter sailboat in Southwest Colorado? Dolores is on board. December 23, 2021
Hope’s Kitchen and Sharehouse prepare drive-thru Christmas dinner on the pies, event organizer says December 23, 2021
Cortez preps for Christmas with ‘last minute’ holiday bazaar 32 vendors were stationed at the Elks Lodge Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. December 19, 2021
Ute Mountain Ute Tribe delivers Christmas dinner and cheer Despite loss, Ute Mountain Ute embodies seasonal merriment December 15, 2021
Holiday craft bazaar returns in Dolores 50 artisans showcased their crafts after last year’s event cancellation December 6, 2021
Dashing through Cortez in a … helicopter? Santa surprises at Parade of Lights year’s event twice the size of last year’s December 5, 2021
Annual Parade of Lights begins, with a special guest Spoiler alert: Santa will make a surprise arrival this year December 5, 2021
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Mancos Christmas tree lighting and Rudolph Run instill cheer in delighted residents December 4, 2021
Feel good about your Christmas tree with help from Southwest Colorado conservation group Juan Mountains Association doubles impact of wildfire mitigation efforts November 29, 2021
Get into the Cortez holiday spirit with annual Festival of Wreaths Fundraiser funds programs for adults and youths with disabilities November 17, 2021
Calling all elves: 32nd annual Parade of Lights on its way year’s parade is all about helping others without expecting recognition November 9, 2021
Traditional meal handed out on Christmas day Hope’s Kitchen served to-go meals for community December 28, 2020