Commissioners discuss blight, cite multiple violations and public concerns the meeting, the board advanced a septic complaint to inspection January 20, 2026
Republican commissioner candidates to take part in Feb. 12 forum event is hosted by the Republican Women of Montezuma County January 20, 2026
Mountain lion sightings northeast of Durango raise concerns says be vigilant, avoid feeding deer January 20, 2026
Suspect arrested, puppy recovered in Farmington home invasion Farmington man charged with five felonies January 20, 2026
Victim in Farmington attempted-murder case disappears Defense attorney asks victim not be allowed to testify January 20, 2026
Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino announces relocation of 2026 live racing season and state officials conclude the track is not sustainable January 20, 2026
Eli Tomac wins Round 2 of Supercross in San Diego Back-to-back victories put Cortez rider 17 wins from Jeremy McGrath’s record January 20, 2026
Polis appeals FEMA’s rejection of $41 million in aid after Western Slope floods, fires joins elected officials, including U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd, in warning of economic fallout from disasters January 19, 2026
Snowpack remains low as Cortez winter stays dry data shows snowfall and precipitation well below average January 19, 2026
Dolores begins process to write comprehensive plan plan provides a long-term vision for the town’s future January 19, 2026
Cuchara Mountain Park loads skiers onto its chairlift for the first time in 25 years A nonprofit, community-led effort has revived lift-served skiing at the ski area that last spun chairlifts in 2000 January 19, 2026
Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff, commissioners receive death threats after lion killings Threats surged after the agency euthanized two mountain lions near a hiker’s body, adding to tensions over wolf reintroduction and… January 19, 2026
Court of Appeals orders new trial for Montezuma County woman convicted in child abuse case suffered a severe brain injury, skull fracture and other injuries in 2022 January 18, 2026
Montezuma-Cortez makes emphatic first strides on march toward IML title Panthers overwhelm defending league champion Centauri; girls hang close with Falcons January 18, 2026
Dolores High sweeps Round 1 of rivalry with Mancos close in on .500 thanks to perfect 2-0 week January 18, 2026
Cortez, Dolores and Mancos wrestlers compete at Aztec Clash Dolores builds momentum for Butch Melton Invite January 18, 2026
Ballantine Communications scammed out of more than $276,000 ‘Fraudsters are getting better at what they do,’ bank president says January 17, 2026
Amos starts youth mountain biking scholarship Durango star will give $1,500 to one male, one female recipient January 17, 2026
Colorado attorney general candidate Michael Dougherty talks ICE, constitutional rights Residents raised questions about how to protest and how local law enforcement should respond to immigration operations January 17, 2026
Cortez Mayor Rachel Medina announces resignation at council meeting Council also discusses land use code and repairs to the Rec Center’s slide tower January 16, 2026
Bond lowered for Cortez woman suspected in daughter’s death says genetic testing is compelling, stresses ruling not a finding on guilt January 16, 2026
Man gets 6-year sentence after gun incident in downtown Cortez park imposes maximum sentence for gun possession case January 16, 2026
Immigrant rights advocates advise people to stay calm and film in ICE encounters Tensions run hot between protesters and agents January 16, 2026
Mental health, substance use are top concerns in county’s new public health plan Resident help drive Montezuma County’s health priorities for next five years January 16, 2026
