Commissioners discuss blight, cite multiple violations and public concerns the meeting, the board advanced a septic complaint to inspection January 20, 2026
Republican commissioner candidates to take part in Feb. 12 forum event is hosted by the Republican Women of Montezuma County January 20, 2026
Suspect arrested, puppy recovered in Farmington home invasion Farmington man charged with five felonies January 20, 2026
Victim in Farmington attempted-murder case disappears Defense attorney asks victim not be allowed to testify January 20, 2026
Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino announces relocation of 2026 live racing season and state officials conclude the track is not sustainable January 20, 2026
Eli Tomac wins Round 2 of Supercross in San Diego Back-to-back victories put Cortez rider 17 wins from Jeremy McGrath’s record January 20, 2026
Polis appeals FEMA’s rejection of $41 million in aid after Western Slope floods, fires joins elected officials, including U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd, in warning of economic fallout from disasters January 19, 2026
Snowpack remains low as Cortez winter stays dry data shows snowfall and precipitation well below average January 19, 2026
Dolores begins process to write comprehensive plan plan provides a long-term vision for the town’s future January 19, 2026
Cuchara Mountain Park loads skiers onto its chairlift for the first time in 25 years A nonprofit, community-led effort has revived lift-served skiing at the ski area that last spun chairlifts in 2000 January 19, 2026
Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff, commissioners receive death threats after lion killings Threats surged after the agency euthanized two mountain lions near a hiker’s body, adding to tensions over wolf reintroduction and… January 19, 2026
Court of Appeals orders new trial for Montezuma County woman convicted in child abuse case suffered a severe brain injury, skull fracture and other injuries in 2022 January 18, 2026
Cortez Mayor Rachel Medina announces resignation at council meeting Council also discusses land use code and repairs to the Rec Center’s slide tower January 16, 2026
Bond lowered for Cortez woman suspected in daughter’s death says genetic testing is compelling, stresses ruling not a finding on guilt January 16, 2026
Man gets 6-year sentence after gun incident in downtown Cortez park imposes maximum sentence for gun possession case January 16, 2026
Mental health, substance use are top concerns in county’s new public health plan Resident help drive Montezuma County’s health priorities for next five years January 16, 2026
County to host town hall evening in Pleasant View Meeting offers open discussion, Q&A with county officials January 16, 2026
Navajo Nation President delivers People’s State of the Nation Environment, infrastructure, and employment take priority while education sees little mention in speech January 16, 2026
San Juan College to host Navajo shoe game practice teaches cooperation through song and stories January 16, 2026
Writers Week canceled after speakers withdraw over Palestinian’s exclusion Australian literary festival came on heels of Bondi Beach attack January 16, 2026
Immersive Ute Knowledge exhibit highlights Indigenous STEM at Montezuma Heritage Museum exhibit will be open until April January 15, 2026
Report says New Mexico faces ‘looming groundwater crisis’ from climate change, overuse Experts recommend groundwater included, understood in regional planning January 15, 2026
Dolores Library Board brings in legal counsel over unresolved issues Attorney hired to assist with bylaw revisions and board rules January 14, 2026
