City Council unanimously approves plan to update land use codes A committee of community members helped select the entity to rewrite the codes 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
Update: Sheriff shoots dog during Farmington traffic incident; suspect arrested Farmington police release video; suspect is arrested Wednesday 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
Pueblo Farming Project presentation is March 7 in Cortez Archaeology group resumes monthly meetings at First United Methodist March 1, 2023
Modern bike and skate park proposed for Joe Rowell Park in Dolores Citizen group formed to partner with town; fundraising has begun for $750,000 project March 1, 2023
Million Dollar Highway named to list of most dangerous roads in the U.S. is ranked No. 2 by FindMyPlate; Florida takes top spot February 28, 2023
Hovenweep celebrates centennial year Birthday party is Thursday at visitor center; special events planned throughout year February 27, 2023
Cortez Middle School set to perform spring play ‘The Girl Laughs …’ Opening Friday: ‘This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, and This Girl Does Nothing’ February 27, 2023
Colorado launches study on native pollinators state law calls for research; insects important for agriculture and ecology February 27, 2023
Staff shortage leads to neglect of trash cans in Cortez city parks blames staff shortages, time spend removing snow February 27, 2023
Mancos basketball rises to top of district Bluejays take care of openers, prep for regional assignments February 27, 2023
Montezuma-Cortez falls in district play Panthers boys and girls drop games to familiar foes February 26, 2023
A Colorado land swap was meant to benefit rivers and the public. Not everyone is cheering. watchdog Colorado Wild Public Lands wants more transparency, plans to oppose the Blue Valley Ranch deal February 25, 2023
Police blotter Journal/Sam Green<br><br>Cortez Police Department badgedu1-i-syn Thursday, Feb. 9 6:21 p.m., A man driving in the City Market parking lot, 508… February 24, 2023
Highways reopen in Southwest Colorado after blizzard conditions pass remove snow from high passes, U.S. 491 near Utah February 24, 2023
‘Anamnesis – The Remembering of Things’ invites reflection on social issues Christy Ferrato’s art spans spectrum of mixed media February 24, 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
Whiteout snowstorm shuts down highways in Southwest Colorado U.S. highways 491 and 550 have closures; Lizard Head and Wolf Creek passes closed February 22, 2023
Storm hits hard Wednesday morning from Dove Creek to Cortez Schools close, crash shuts down U.S. 491, Cortez sees 5 inches of snow in an hour February 22, 2023
Avalanche warning issued for San Juan Mountains to 3 feet of fresh snow expected; storm is fueled by cold air from the northwest and moisture from south February 22, 2023
Conference to address water crisis in Southwest Colorado Drought requires ideas and collaboration; Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio will host seminar February 22, 2023
Lost skier rescued at Boggy Draw north of Dolores Snow biking trails are groomed in the Boggy Draw area. (Courtesy Southwest Colorado Cycling Association) No injuries reported; Montezuma County… February 21, 2023
Emergency crews respond to two-vehicle crash on U.S. 491 serious injuries reported; one driver cited for careless driving February 20, 2023
