Cortez

Competency hearing scheduled for Cortez murder suspect

Defense attorney challenges latest mental health evaluation

Police Blotter

du1-i-syn Tuesday, June 12 11 a.m.: A man was arrested at Montezuma County Combined Courts, 865 N. Park St., on two felony warrants. 1:41 p.m.: A woman was arrested at…

Cortez Third Thursday market starts summer strong

Monthly event doubles its vendors, offers live music

Burro Fire grows slightly; crews work to reinforce fire lines

Estimate of full containment is now Aug. 1

Drop-off deadline for Montezuma County primary ballots is Tuesday

Ballot may be dropped off in Cortez

Update: Burro Fire holding steady, but fuels are drying out

Containment remains at 53 percent; personnel reduced

County claims trails, roads on national forest

Resolution claims 17 roads and trails in local counties

Town of Dolores thanks crews fighting Burro Fire

Burro Fire reaches 53 percent containment; Type 3 team will take over

Most support personnel in Dolores plan to leave by Thursday

CU Boulder Museum of Natural History explores Mesa Verde National Park

Park opens to biology field researchers and students

Cortez hosts Colorado Wildlife Commission, wildlife managers

Monthly gathering of CPW officials hosted in Cortez

Sheriff Blotter

du1-i-syn Thursday, June 7 12:05 p.m.: A man was remanded into custody from Montezuma County Combined Courts, 865 N. Park St., on suspicion of violating bond conditions. 2:53 p.m.: A…

Police Blotter

du1-i-syn Wednesday, June 6 11:16 a.m.: A man was arrested at Montezuma County Combined Courts, 865 N. Park St., on a warrant for failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge.…

Cortez Public Library hosts Discover Health exhibit

Burro Fire continues to grow; storm could bring lightning, a little rain

Fire jumps Forest Road 561 to south, moves northeast

Sheriff Blotter

du1-i-syn Tuesday, May 8 3:23 p.m.: A man was arrested on suspicion of child abuse and a protection order violation in the 28000 block of U.S. Highway 160 after the…

Burro Fire slows; Mancos State Park joins list of closures

Fire reaches 2,800 acres on Wednesday

Burro Fire management team in Dolores prepares for long haul

The Type 1 crew battling the growing Burro Fire in the San Juan National Forest has transformed the Dolores school campus into a temporary headquarters and supply center. Monday morning,…

San Juan National Forest is closing to recreation; McPhee uncertain

McPhee marina, boat ramp likely to be open

Rain could arrive in SW Colorado this weekend; monsoons, not

The sun rises through smoky skies Monday morning. The 416 Fire continues to burn north of Durango, but the National Weather Service says there is a chance for precipitation at…