Montezuma County steps up eradication of tamarisk and Russian olive Invasive plants waste water and cause other problems; Bonnie Anderson named Weed Manager of the Year March 18, 2023
Concerned neighbors to host meeting about solar projects in Montezuma County large projects planned; county approval needed March 17, 2023
2022 Cortez Christmas Bird Count breaks records Volunteers spotted 87 bird species and nearly 15,000 individual birds March 12, 2023
Cortez’s Brinley and Victoria Duran continue swimming excellence Victoria earns college scholarship; 10-year-old Brinley will go to qualifying meet in California March 8, 2023
Safety in numbers decreases as vaccination rates drop Mexico, Colorado have lower childhood vaccination rates post-pandemic March 8, 2023
Orchard economy depends grafting and pruning skills Cultivar science preserves genetics of heritage apples; workshops scheduled in March and April March 7, 2023
Update: Bill to protect Dolores River is reintroduced in U.S. Senate Sens. Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper revive National Conservation Area plan; Rep. Lauren Boebert introduces House version March 3, 2023
Cortez approves leasing city’s fiber optic system to Montrose, Denver companies decision comes after over 25 years of work and planning March 2, 2023
Residents get a primer on emergency planning in Montezuma County Presentation informs residents on how to be prepared for emergencies March 1, 2023
Snow closes Mesa Verde, schools in Dolores and Montezuma counties Highways in SW Colorado and schools in Mancos remain open March 1, 2023
Colorado launches study on native pollinators state law calls for research; insects important for agriculture and ecology February 27, 2023
Cortez school board hosts moderated meeting, hears from Kemper students meeting was moderated to inform the community on why the board operates the way that it does February 23, 2023
Records show gaps in process after 18 dogs are euthanized in Cortez highlights problem of dogs at large and management of a five-year case February 20, 2023
New 4-H director takes helm in Montezuma County comes full circle and credits her career success to local 4-H experience February 14, 2023
Wolves a concern for ranchers at annual Southwestern Colorado Livestock meeting Reintroduction planned in 2024 about 115 miles north of Montezuma County February 12, 2023
Southwestern Colorado Livestock Association prepares for annual raffle and banquet Banquet and meetings Feb. 11 will feature policy discussions, crown Stockman and Cowbelle of the Year February 1, 2023
Candelaria appointed to fire commission Montezuma County commissioner will advocate for Western Slope wildfire needs February 1, 2023
Montezuma County leader Steve Chappell dies; service is Saturday Chappell was a family man and national Nordic champion January 27, 2023
Update: U.S. Highway 491 reopened after crash Incident occurred in snowy conditions near Yellow Jacket January 2, 2023
County denies housing development in rural area Planned unit developments for commercial use can conflict with surrounding agricultural zoning January 1, 2023
Heavy snow closes Mesa Verde National Park blast gives ski areas a boost; creates challenges for drivers on slushy roads December 28, 2022
Free ranching workshop held on Ute Mountain Ute farm sponsored by Montezuma County CSU Extension; drought management a big topic December 24, 2022
Support for resident-owned mobile home parks grow City Council hears presentation by Durango cooperative that successfully purchased park December 23, 2022
Southwest Regional Law Enforcement Academy graduates 11 cadets on Saturday Professionalism and public perception of law enforcement, continued education were themes at ceremony in Mancos December 10, 2022
