Cortez

Local News

Update: State propane shortage not hitting Cortez, supplier says

cold weather has increased demand

January 4, 2019

Local News

Cortez ‘still evolving’ on snow removal around medians

has contractor on call for assistance

January 4, 2019

Local News

Cortez likely to finish land use code update in 2019

A metal carport in Cortez. In the fall, the city could adopt an update to the land use code, which…

January 4, 2019

Local News

Former MMA fighter is sentenced for probation violation

Prosecutor says he suffers from mental health issues, drug addiction

January 4, 2019

Education

Online schools free K-12 students from tyranny of the clock

Students seeking a digital education are choosing their own paths

January 4, 2019

Local News

Cortez woman facing meth charges is diagnosed with lung cancer

Defense attorney asks to get cases wrapped up

January 3, 2019

Local News

Car chase ends with DUI charges in Cortez

injuries or collisions in 6.2-mile chase

January 3, 2019

Local News

Oaklii Tree Dutchie is Cortez’s New Year’s baby

Dutchie family drove in snowstorm to Cortez hospital

January 2, 2019

For the record

Police Blotter

du1-i-syn 8:04 p.m.: A man attempting to enter a residence and then a vehicle was arrested on the 400 block…

January 1, 2019

Local News

Man injured, vehicles collide during ill-advised tow on U.S. 160

roads a problem for drivers on New Yearâ€™s Eve

December 31, 2018

Local News

Avalanche warning is in effect in San Juans, La Platas

is elevated to ‘high’ level

December 31, 2018

Local News

Fire destroys home on Road H southeast of Cortez

safely evacuates; Red Cross provides aid

December 31, 2018

High School Sports

Paddleboards poach powder

Hillside meadows at Lizard Head pass are ideal

December 31, 2018

Democrats could break longtime logjams at state Capitol

Legislature may address health costs on West Slope

December 29, 2018

Montezuma County takes up issue of eagles nesting on private land

grapples with federal protections for bald, golden eagles

December 29, 2018

Towaoc woman arrested for DUI after close call with deputy

took ‘rapid evasive maneuvers’ to avoid collision

December 29, 2018

Durango man gets 2 years in prison after 7th DUI

cites community safety during sentencing

December 29, 2018

Local News

Update: At least four crashes reported on Cortez-area highways

crashes occur on U.S. 160 and one on U.S. 491

December 28, 2018

Local News

Financial recovery on track, Southwest Health System says

Popular doctor rehired; board of directors gets new members

December 28, 2018

Local News

Piñon Project offers free rentals of outdoor gear

Currently, organizations may reserve equipment

December 28, 2018

For the record

Police Blotter

du1-i-syn 12:19 a.m.: A woman driving a Fiat hatchback was pulled over as the vehicle was making a continuous honking…

December 28, 2018

Local News

Hypodermic needles found in inmate’s hair bun

Albuquerque man facing unrelated one-year prison sentence in New Mexico

December 28, 2018

Local News

Report of man ramming booth at Four Corners monument a misunderstanding

from India had been drinking; no charges filed

December 28, 2018

Local News

New Mexico man with 9 DUIs is arrested in Cortez

Lawrence denies request for lower bond

December 27, 2018