Totten Lake sold to Montezuma Valley Irrigation Co. Dolores Water Conservancy District no longer needs the lake November 12, 2021
Southwest Memorial Hospital welcomes three staff members, including two doctors A surgeon, family practice physician and communications officer join team November 10, 2021
Cortez broadens survey for historic homes and businesses invited to information meeting on historic preservation November 10, 2021
Cortez man gets maximum sentence for domestic violence Defendant convicted by jury; faces additional charges in second alleged attack against same victim November 9, 2021
Cortez judge chooses halfway house, rehab over prison for repeat offender 15 years in and out of prison not working, public defender argues November 8, 2021
Two CDOT road projects wrap up in Southwest Colorado Highways improved in Cortez, Dolores, Rico and Durango November 4, 2021
Rice wins in Cortez; Raney and McClellan win in Dolores approve Mancos Fire Protection District mill levy increase, and mill levy adjustment measure November 3, 2021
Turnout in Montezuma County hits 41% as voters weigh in on school, state questions in three districts faced at least one ballot question, and three state questions November 2, 2021
Cortez family escapes house fire uninjured; three pets rescued dogs and a rabbit were rescued by firefighters; family displaced November 2, 2021
Cortez police chief critical of sheriff’s order limiting arrests rescinds order days later after denying entry for some inmates to control COVID-19 outbreak October 30, 2021
Cortez band holds protest concert after district cancels trip to state competition Students urge school officials to reconsider and allow band to perform at Pueblo event with additional precautions October 28, 2021
COVID surge in Montezuma County puts pressure on Cortez hospital Increase in number and severity of cases puts Southwest Memorial Hospital near capacity October 28, 2021
Update: Fleeing suspect hit 120 mph before crash in Cortez York couple arrested on multiple charges October 27, 2021
Hardscrabble and Montezuma’s orchard legacy A look back at the county’s roots in the orchard business October 26, 2021
COVID outbreak doubles at Montezuma County Detention Center continues to see increase in new cases October 22, 2021
Update: Woman suspected in Cortez crash is identified Multiple citations issued; husband also arrested October 21, 2021
Driver flees officer, collides with truck in south Cortez Suspect vehicle involved allegedly sped through downtown Cortez October 20, 2021
Solar project approved south of Cortez OneEnergy project gains green light for construction; Empire Electric has agreed to buy power October 19, 2021
Colorado painter shares a lifetime of artwork in new book Dolores Public Library will host Jan Thoreen Lewis exhibit in December October 15, 2021
Update: Cyclist who died of heart attack south of Cortez is identified Cyclist found unresponsive on Road G; cause of death listed as heart attack October 15, 2021
Pumpkin Fest will celebrate Halloween in Cortez Piñon Project event is Oct. 30 at Montezuma Park October 14, 2021
Suspect in shooting near Kemper Elementary is arrested in Arizona to Cortez police leads to apprehension on Navajo Nation October 13, 2021
Pandemic surge forces local court proceedings to go virtual trials suspended until further notice October 13, 2021
Ertel Funeral home invites public to 100-year anniversary Nov. 6 celebration includes fireworks show October 8, 2021
