Pedestrian injured during arrest

Apparently intoxicated man bloodied during takedown

Briefs

Booth space is available for the Cortez Elks Lodge’s annual Christmas Bazaar on Sunday, Dec. 6. The cost for the…

Community chili

highlights classic Southwestern fare at Fall Fest

Family Dollar store coming back to Cortez

Cortez, Mancos stores opening in early 2016, spokesperson says

Sunflower plans NAGPRA presentation

Sheila and Ernest will provide a brief overview of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act and then focus…

Groups want ‘big money’ out of politics

comes amid financial disclosures

El Niño likely to break state drought

weather pattern expected to peak in late fall, then taper off

Police blotter

8:27 a.m. A motorist was stopped for driving on a suspended license due to non-payment of child support along the…

SCAPE starting loaned executive program

Organization also hosting Innovate HER competition

Pretty in Pink Fashion Show

Our forgotten apples

U.S. grant will help unravel genetic history of county’s historic orchards

Booths available for annual Elks bazaar

Booth space is available for the Cortez Elks Lodge’s annual Christmas Bazaar on Sunday, Dec. 6. The cost for the…

Mobile blood drives planned in November

United Blood Services plans mobile blood drives at the following local locations in November: Tuesday, Nov. 3 at Dolores High…

Firewise hosts fire mitigation workshop

FireWise hosts a Mitigation 101 Workshop on Friday, Oct. 30 in Montezuma County. Learn techniques and tools for selecting and…

Farmers Union hosts annual meeting

The Four Corners Rocky Mountain Farmers Union will host “A Celebration of Family Farming and Ranching” during its annual meeting…

Pot dispute erupts at local church

In a three-page report, Cortez police officer Mark Adkins wrote that he responded to St. Barnabas Episcopal Church at 12:12…

New tower to improve police, fire radio signal

The city of Cortez, on behalf of the Cortez Police Department, has secured a $308,036 grant from the Colorado Department…

Dove Creek murder trial delayed

Defendant remains jailed on a $200K bond

Preserving fruits of your labor

canning is an easy way to enjoy fall fruits all year

Additional delays expected heading into weekend on Red Mountain

Helicopters flying in equipment for transmission line

Preparing for Halloween

Krista and Kyler Elliott pick out a pumpkin at the Hauser Pumpkin Patch on Road L east of U.S. Highway…

With cuts looming, San Juan National Forest prioritizes recreational sites

Juan National Forest deciding what recreational sites to save

Colorful roundup

A cowboy rounds up cattle among golden aspen near Jersey Jim. Ranchers are rounding up cattle to bring down from…

Briefs

Firewood permits are on sale at the Forest Service/BLM offices in Durango, Bayfield, Dolores and Pagosa; also, Kroeger’s Hardware in…