Montezuma County

Hemp tour plans to stop in Cortez

Hemp was outlawed in the United States nearly 50 years ago, but in late August, the U.S. Justice Department issued…

October 25, 2013

UPDATE: Three dead ID’d in head-on collision

The Colorado State Patrol confirmed that a Kia Sorento from Utah was southbound on U.S. 160 about 3:15 p.m. Sunday,…

October 21, 2013

Collaboration key for tourism

Hobbled by shutdown, Mesa Verde looks to build outreach effort

October 7, 2013

Brits motorcycle through region

Englishman Nathan Jackaman takes a break from a trans-American motorbike trek at the Four Corners Monument.Courtesy of Nathan Jackaman “The…

October 7, 2013

Judge rejects bond reduction

Suspect faces aggravated robbery count

September 26, 2013

State rolls out health-exchange plans

Southwest Memorial CEO says plan won’t fix system overnight

September 26, 2013

Waste-removal effort planned at Phil’s World

Cleanup will be part of National Public Lands Day

September 23, 2013

Rims to Ruins art sale will benefit Mesa Verde

In “Cedar Shade,” Goodnight painted a mare named Ghost and the black stallion she runs with between Far View and…

September 16, 2013

Through rain, sleet, snow or move Changes at Durango Post Office won’t affect Montezuma County

“First-Class Mail in the Cortez, Mancos and Dolores area will continue to be delivered overnight,” said U.S. Postal Service spokesperson…

September 12, 2013

Chase ends with fatality

A Colorado State Patrol spokesperson confirmed that Clint Larry, 22, of Arizona, was killed instantly when he rammed his 2012…

September 6, 2013

Convicted offender accused of preying on family

Andrew Allmon, 54, of 600 N. State St. appeared before Chief District Court Judge Doug Walker Tuesday for an arraignment…

September 6, 2013

Sexual contact allegation dismissed against fired deputy

The accusation was made by a 52-year-old Cortez woman, who claimed in a written complaint filed Jan. 28 that former…

September 6, 2013

Court unseals Cronk case file

Undersheriff’s saleof guns questioned

September 6, 2013

Calling all good Samaritans

food at airport for a chance to win free tickets

August 29, 2013

Access to public defender challenged

Undersheriff Cronk earned $6,041/month

August 27, 2013

Hernandez sentenced to 90 days

pleads for leniency afterembezzlement conviction

August 22, 2013

Fire chief asks for tax hike Cortez fire district

to increaselevy by 2.5 mills

August 22, 2013

District attorney’s office investigates fired deputy

alleges Harper fondled herduring traffic stop

August 20, 2013

Grand jury indicts Cronk

Ex-undersheriffto face total of 18 counts

August 16, 2013

County suspends fire restrictions

ordinary limits in force on BLM, USFS and MVNP

August 6, 2013

County fair weekend!

Visit the fair to see livestock – from poultry and rabbits through steers – raised by 4-H and FFA competitors,…

July 30, 2013

Agencies prohibit fires

burn ban still in effect

June 20, 2013

Public lands agencies launch fire ban

burn ban still in effect

June 18, 2013

County invokes RS 2477 for Dolores-Norwood Road

Commissioners object to fees for commercial users

May 30, 2013