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Housing Authority supports gradual rent increase after emotional public testimony

Corrections needed for inconsistent rent-setting practices at four tax-credit properties

May 30, 2026

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Montezuma County GOP candidates debate as primary race enters final stretch

Republicans for commissioner, clerk and recorder field questions in back-to-back forums

May 29, 2026

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Fire ban takes effect Thursday in unincorporated parts of Montezuma County

Officials cite wind, drought and drying grasses as concerns

May 27, 2026

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Barking at court: Montezuma County explores addressing prairie dog overpopulation

Wildlife Services possible partnership may address conflicts with critters, including bears and beavers

May 13, 2026

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GOP candidates for Montezuma County commissioner square off in debate

Republicans discuss taxes, land use and government openness

May 5, 2026

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Montezuma County cleanup days target blight, wildfire risk

Landfill tipping fees to be waived during two-day community cleanup effort

May 5, 2026

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Republican Montezuma County Commissioner debate rescheduled for Monday

commissioner candidates to debate at 6 p.m. after last-minute cancellation

May 3, 2026

Montezuma Heritage Museum honors donors, wins state award at luncheon

A plaque was unveiled for former county officials

November 14, 2025

County may get more efficient housing assessments

Southwest Colorado Council of Governments is applying for a state grant to automate data collection on housing needs

July 3, 2025

Montezuma County reinstates fire ban amid a wave of restrictions in Four Corners

Cortez’s Fourth of July fireworks will proceed

July 1, 2025

Dolores residents oppose new Dollar General as developer presents his case to County Commission

‘Not consistent with rural character’

June 26, 2025

Behavioral health services for Sheriff’s Office see possible new funding, renewed contract

commissioners OK application for a behavioral health services grant

June 25, 2025

Montezuma County auctioning off some property

Board approves new agreement with online auction company

June 19, 2025

Cortez Journal reporter earns first place award for in-depth report on loss of weed program

Cameryn Cass examined documents and budgets, interviewed officials and residents for report about the demise of the once-envied program

April 16, 2025

Uncut: Montezuma County’s weed program has fallen to the lowest priority. Here’s why.

program once inspired surrounding counties in their own management for its proven, proactive weed abatement

April 14, 2025

Montezuma County DA’s Office reflects on its performance in 2024

Domestic violence cases were 130% of its five-year average

March 13, 2025

Montezuma commissioners refuse to sign personal information agreement, call it ‘ridiculous’

It’s one of two counties in the state to not comply

January 17, 2025

Montezuma County hires new county attorney

Stephen Tarnowski replaces Ian MacLaren in the role

December 3, 2024

Larry Don Suckla drops in to county meeting

‘The seat, HD 58, is your seat, it’s not my seat,’ Suckla says

November 26, 2024

Residents remove Free Land Holder fence from forest north of Mancos

of community members gather to remove fencing in area that the Free Land Holder Committee claims as its own

October 11, 2024

Montezuma commissioners plan ‘Coffee with the County’ talks

commissioners are hosting a new monthly event to foster casual conversation with the public

September 25, 2024

Why did Montezuma County cut back its noxious weed department?

cites expense of programs, says weed control is ‘very, very lowest priority ‘

September 12, 2024

What programs were lost, and how do weeds impact Montezuma County?

only remaining program is Cost Share. The Phreatophyte Project is finishing its last removal in McElmo Canyon

September 12, 2024

One way weeds spread is county rights of way. Who’s managing that?

used to be managed by the noxious weed department. As of March this year, all management falls under the Montezuma…

September 12, 2024