Update: U.S. Highway 491 reopened after crash Incident occurred in snowy conditions near Yellow Jacket January 2, 2023
Update: Snow closes Mesa Verde National Park for second day in a row Slide-offs occur throughout Montezuma County, sheriff says; Ute Mountain Ute government offices closed from weather January 2, 2023
Man killed in avalanche near Breckenridge Ski Resort County Rescue Group said the avalanche happened in a backcountry area called The Numbers, which is outside the Breckenridge Ski… January 2, 2023
One member of Colorado’s delegation voted against her party 25% of the time Another ranked 26th among 433 House members for absences 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
Cortez American Legion to host benefit Jan. 21 for musician open at 2 p.m. for Larry Easterling benefit December 30, 2022
Cortez angler gets record back on tiger muskie defends her title in ongoing worldwide competition December 30, 2022
Fashion workshop offered for Towaoc youths of Native Max Magazine will be instructor; event ends with fashion show December 29, 2022
Christmas bird count is Saturday National citizen science event surveys areas around Montezuma County December 29, 2022
New Mexico allocates grants from $32M mine spill settlement Aztec, Farmington will get six-figure settlement December 29, 2022
Big bump in Colorado’s sports betting tax revenue benefits water projects Colorado budget analysts project that sports betting tax revenues will be double what was collected in the prior year December 29, 2022
Heavy snow causes power outages in Montezuma County Utility crews out repairing damaged Empire Electric lines; 800 customers without power December 28, 2022
Heavy snow closes Mesa Verde National Park blast gives ski areas a boost; creates challenges for drivers on slushy roads December 28, 2022
Avalanche warning issued for San Juan Mountains snow on weak snowpack expected to raise avalanche danger; backcountry travel not recommended December 28, 2022
Cortez Fire District to try out two chief system Division of labor seen as more efficient and cooperative; board considers request for youth center December 27, 2022
Police seek suspect in Towaoc allegedly pointed a gun at a BIA officer, said Montezuma County Sheriff Steve Nowlin December 27, 2022
Winter storm to hit San Juan Mountains Pineapple Express could bring 12-18 inches above 8,000 feet; Cortez and Durango could see rain or 1-3 inches of snow December 26, 2022
Annual Cortez Christmas dinner brings cheer to community Hundreds of to-go meals served; presents also handed out December 26, 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
Dolores hires affordable housing consultant Results of 2022 community survey released; winter parking rules kick in December 23, 2022
12 Strays of Christmas raises awareness for homeless pets is to adopt out cats and dogs, raise funds for Cortez Animal Shelter December 22, 2022
