Former Montezuma DA Hatfield ‘not guilty’ in 2024 DWI case successfully argues case ‘not prosecutable’ September 18, 2025
Man arrested on alleged ties to Cortez gas station robbery in 2023 Garrett Barry allegedly stole a box of Snickers and $750 September 17, 2025
Utah tornado brings destruction; Diné leaders point to a deeper message of Diné Hataałii recognizes weather as a warning September 17, 2025
Superintendent Tom Burris resigns after three years in the Montezuma-Cortez district gives board 60 days to find a new superintendent September 17, 2025
Reaction to Kirk assassination comes to Cortez: School is silent about teacher Concerns have been expressed after ‘concerning’ comments from a RE-1 teacher September 17, 2025
Who are the candidates of the Mancos RE-6 school board? candidates are vying for two open seats September 16, 2025
Mancos to consider letting Riverwood RV Resort operate year-round Restrictions intended to prevent a mobile home park September 16, 2025
Aztec teen on probation is arrested in fatal shooting Juan County DA seeks to keep Angello Murphy in jail until trial September 16, 2025
GOCO announces $3M for outdoor programs for Montezuma, Ute Mountain Ute youths pending board vote $2.1 million would go to Montezuma Inspire Coalition and $900k for a new Ute group September 16, 2025
Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School using cafeteria scraps to feed pigs, ducks and chickens students leading way in district’s food recycling program September 16, 2025
Overdoses from secondhand fentanyl exposure highly unlikely, experts say officials urge caution, but say don’t be scared to administer aid to overdose victims September 16, 2025
7 Colorado counties plan to ask voters to double or triple lodging taxes to pay for roads, police Government leaders hope voters will approve initiatives to offset budget shortfalls September 15, 2025
Farmers Market: Mesa Verde Lavender is the result of a dare farm’s culinary lavender is used in regional ice cream and coffee shops, restaurants and bars September 15, 2025
Dolores fails insurance audit, might need to pay $63k to replace overheating bleachers explores other options to address bleachers ahead of upcoming budgetary workshop September 15, 2025
Right to Read Night: Mancos Public Library issues call to action against banned books to focus on Laurie Halse Anderson’s novel ‘Chains’ September 15, 2025
JD Vance says national unity is impossible with those celebrating Charlie Kirk’s killing Vice President JD Vance hosts an episode of “The Charlie Kirk Show” at the White House, following the assassination of… September 15, 2025
Weekend roundup: Panthers volleyball overpowers Pirates leads Bears cross-country to fourth in Bayfield; M-CHS softball back in win column September 14, 2025
Symposium addresses youth mental health in Southwest Colorado Children’s Hospital Colorado hosts two-day conference for youth care professionals at Fort Lewis College September 14, 2025
Football roundup: Dolores shuts out Rangely to stay unbeaten routs Merino, M-CHS falls to Wellington at home September 14, 2025
Durango official weighs in after equestrian’s complaint about Boggy Draw cyclists official reminds recreators to be mindful of all users September 14, 2025
Update: Southwest Colorado faces tornado warnings, flood watch; twister hits Utah homes Montezuma County faces three tornado warnings as storm hits near state line September 14, 2025
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser holds discussion in Cortez Questions range from rural housing policy to economic development September 13, 2025
Dove Creek rally falls short in wild home opener Escalante outlasts Bulldogs after nearly two hours of lightning delays September 13, 2025
Mancos Middle School robotics program taps into creativity and teaches problem-solving Program has been at school since 2008 September 13, 2025
