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Former MMA fighter is sentenced for probation violation

Prosecutor says he suffers from mental health issues, drug addiction

January 4, 2019

For the record

Sheriff Blotter

du1-i-syn 6:01 p.m.: A woman in the booking area of Montezuma County Detention Center, at 730 E. Driscoll St., was…

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

Local News

Mancos marshal candidates complete interview process

administrator to make decision in mid-January

January 2, 2019

Local News

Meteors, blood moon, Mercury’s crossing coming to Southwest’s sky

new year’s rarest event features Mercury

January 2, 2019

Local News

New Durango nonprofit wants to improve sports culture

Coaches key in promoting resiliency

January 1, 2019

Local News

‘The toughest year’: Immigration dominated ’18

To those who champion President Donald Trump and believe cracking down on immigration translates to better lives for Americans, 2018’s…

December 31, 2018

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

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

Piñon Project offers free rentals of outdoor gear

Currently, organizations may reserve equipment

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

Local News

2018 a year of environmental decisions in Mancos

Concerns about herbicide, bullying, water and immigration ‘Where the West Still Lives’

December 27, 2018

Local News

County commissioners, irrigation company headed to trial over culvert

to decide who should pay to replace $10,000 drain

December 27, 2018