Permit system on the way to control crowds on Ice Lakes Trail visitation has led to significant impacts on the landscape, Forest Service says December 3, 2020
Tensions rise with restaurant closures in Durango CJ’s Diner issued cease-and-desist order for allowing in-person seating December 2, 2020
22nd Judicial District in Cortez holds court remotely Proceedings are online or by phone because of pandemic surge December 2, 2020
Cortez schools receive Empire Electric rebate check Electric pays out for energy efficiency December 1, 2020
Durango no-kill shelter struggles to keep doors open during pandemic Cancellation of winter, summer fundraisers hurts bottom line December 1, 2020
Deadline to enter Cortez Parade of Lights is Thursday, Dec. 3 Holiday tradition on Main Street held to lift spirits December 1, 2020
Update: Four new outbreaks in Montezuma County; five dead toll reaches 5; Dolores County gets first outbreak November 30, 2020
UPDATE: One victim of fatal plane crash near Telluride identified plane was approaching airport when it went down November 27, 2020
Community Thanksgiving a to-go affair in Cortez Pandemic precautions prevented communal meal this year November 26, 2020
Candlelight vigil held for health care workers in Cortez Community support needed as COVID cases rise November 26, 2020
Final approval of Rico Trail plan pending Proposal benefits wildlife, motorized and non-motorized users November 25, 2020
In defiance of health order, Durango restaurant stays open to in-person dining ‘I’m going to sit here and lay down? I’m done with that’ November 24, 2020
Recall petition against Cortez school board member is upheld Without appeal or resignation, election will go forward November 24, 2020
Ute Mountain Casino holds Thanksgiving drive-thru Kuchu’s Restaurant offers traditional meal November 21, 2020
Petition to recall Cortez school board member McDaniel is challenged Hearing held on effort November 21, 2020
Six active coronavirus outbreaks reported in Montezuma County businesses and a church have two or more positive cases November 20, 2020
Southwest Memorial Hospital in Cortez is hit by pandemic Capacity still 50%, but some staff infected by COVID-19, CEO says November 20, 2020
New Mexico women cited with DUI in crash near Bayfield of Chevy sedan drifted into oncoming traffic, troopers say November 19, 2020
Ute Mountain Ute film about pandemic threat to air Historic lockdown implemented to save tribe November 19, 2020
Montezuma County moves to more severe Level Orange City Council encourages mask wearing as coronavirus spreads November 17, 2020
Purgatory Resort boosts snowmaking operations fan guns replacing less efficient equipment November 17, 2020
