As drought outlook takes shape, preparations begin for wildfire season in Southwest Colorado and warm weather projected this summer March 28, 2022
Ag expo kicks off at Montezuma County Fairgrounds riding skills and check out antique tractors March 25, 2022
Potential sales tax would raise money for public safety uses only, county says provision and detailed use of how funds will be spent is key for voter approval, commissioners said March 24, 2022
La Plata, Montezuma counties receive over $11 million in federal earmarks Funding will go toward housing, transportation, law enforcement and other projects March 19, 2022
Republican challenger Shelli Shaw to run for House District 59 Candidate highlights education, crime among policy priorities March 18, 2022
Cortez woman faces murder charge in uncle’s slaying Latonya Laura Ahasteen faces charge of second-degree homicide, is held on $750,000 bond March 18, 2022
Raffle kicks off for traditional cattle brand quilt Southwestern Cowbelles also sponsoring MeatIn Day anniversary event with local restaurants March 16, 2022
Montezuma County sales tax survey leans against proposed ballot measure Informed ballot test shows 50% would likely vote against tax question, 45% would approve March 16, 2022
Sheriff, CBI investigate possible homicide south of Cortez discovered dead in camp trailer; injuries trigger homicide investigation March 14, 2022
Regional opioid group selects members in preparation for settlement funds SouthWEST Opioid Response District will decide how to use the money to combat substance abuse in Southwest Colorado March 14, 2022
Deaths on the rise in Southwest Colorado, putting stress on county coroners Population increase plays a role, but something more is at play March 6, 2022
Montezuma County Democrats host virtual caucus and general assembly preferences and delegates chosen for U.S. Senate, Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District and House Districts 58 and 59 March 6, 2022
Kinder Morgan CO₂ production drops and cuts into Montezuma County revenue of property taxes to county totaled $2 million; CO₂ production on the upswing for 2022 March 5, 2022
Montezuma Hospital District asking voters to drop sunset on sales tax and reduce mill levy initiative would allow financing for hospital upgrades and maintenance March 4, 2022
Wildlife officers search for mountain lion that scratched man near Cortez encounter came after a commotion on porch on Road 24; trap is set March 3, 2022
Republicans gather for caucuses in Montezuma County up is general assembly March 11 when candidates are voted onto primary ballot March 2, 2022
Missing person dies in crash in river near Dolores Helicopter spotted vehicle Thursday afternoon; occupant found dead February 25, 2022
Party caucuses set for March 1 and 5 in Montezuma County Republicans will be in person; Democrats will be held virtually February 19, 2022
County hears proposal for larger USDA meat processing plant south of Cortez Planning commission recommends approval; water availability is an issue February 18, 2022
Legislators address crowd at livestock association meeting in Cortez Republican Cleave Simpson of Alamosa will represent District 6 in 2023; legislators discuss possible threat of water speculation February 14, 2022
Montezuma County, Boebert challenge proposed fee for towers on Forest Service land 11 members of Congress join county in requesting an additional 30-day comment period February 11, 2022
New county commissioner for Mancos District takes oath of office administrator wins economic award February 10, 2022
New interactive map shows voting and district boundaries Montezuma County mapping department created new tool for public February 8, 2022
