Montezuma County government

County is asked to close road near Phil’s World

A public hearing is scheduled for Sept. 12 at 1:30 p.m. in the county commission room. Residents are concerned about…

September 2, 2016

Local News

WildEdge Brewing one step closer to Cortez

brewery would be city’s third

July 6, 2016

Local News

‘Paths to Mesa Verde’ trail moves forward

The firm will handle initial design plans for the project, which seeks to connect a multiuse trail from Cortez to…

June 28, 2016

Local News

County approves Jaynes to build new courthouse

set at $8.3 million

June 28, 2016

Local News

Advisory board rejects plan for oil and gas regulations

overwhelmingly backs master lease plan

June 11, 2016

Local News

Survey asks Cortez residents about their Internet use

The city is collaborating with Montezuma Community Economic Development Association and the towns of Mancos and Dolores, as well as…

April 23, 2016

For the record

Sheriffâ€™s blotter

7:24 a.m.: A deputy killed a wounded deer in the 13000 block of U.S. Highway 491. Tuesday, April 12 10:39…

April 18, 2016

Local News

Cortez council approves plan for court building

An artist’s rendering of the new county courthouse building.Courtesy illustration The building would house four courtrooms for both district and…

April 13, 2016

Local News

Montezuma sheriff enforcing ‘Click It or Ticket’

A zero-tolerance policy for wearing seat belts will be enforced this week, according to the department’s Facebook page. Officers won’t…

March 28, 2016

Local News

Commissioners hire owner’s rep for new courthouse

Monty Guiles, owner of Circle Zebra Fabricators, was chosen for the job following the commission’s request for proposals application process.…

January 31, 2016

Local News

Sheriff rolls out Pay My Jailer debt-collection service

debt surpasses $300K

January 12, 2016

For the record

Sheriff blotter

6:20 p.m. Made available to the public last week, deputies reported that a woman was arrested and charged with drug…

December 31, 2015

Local News

County reports $13M reserve

courthouse is largest capital cost

December 21, 2015

Local News

County commissioners vote down raises

By Colorado statute, county commissions are required to decide if elected officials in their districts will get a 10 percent,…

December 10, 2015

Living

Don’t let undercooked dinner spoil your holiday

Holiday time is often turkey time when we get to enjoy the 46 million birds (1/6th of all turkeys produced)…

December 9, 2015

For the record

Sheriff’s blotter

4:06 p.m. A woman reported a man she met online stole 17 rings, a necklace, a bracelet, a jacket and…

November 25, 2015

Local News

Autopsy: Inmate died of natural causes

Alcohol was cause of death, Kurtzman says

November 24, 2015

Local News

Lawsuit filed in intoxicated man’s 2013 death in jail

Begay In a 40-page complaint filed last week in U.S. District Court in Denver, Russell Sacks claimed that a lack…

November 5, 2015

Local News

American Lands Council faces investigation over lobby laws

Colorado puts American Lands Council on ‘notice’ for missteps

November 5, 2015

Local News

City, county haggle over fees

seeks break on county fees; county wants break on building fees

November 5, 2015

Local News

Final days to vote

clerk advises residents to drop off ballots; it’s too late for mail

October 29, 2015

For the record

Police blotter

5:29 p.m. A woman reported a stolen bicycle from her residence on the 400 block of West 7th Street. The…

October 12, 2015

For the record

Sheriff blotter

3:40 p.m. Deputies served an eviction notice at a residence on the 400 block of North Main Street in Mancos.…

October 12, 2015

For the record

Court briefs

In custody, Nicole Hill, 24, address unknown, had an arraignment hearing set for Nov. 3. Charged with armed robbery, menacing,…

October 12, 2015