News

Court Briefs

Man allegedly stabbed over speakers An 18-year-old accused of stabbing a man over a pair of $200 stereo speakers pleaded…

December 25, 2014

Courts and Crime

Cortez Police Blotter

Thursday, Dec. 11 2:31 p.m. Officers responded to the area of Big R after a report of a suspicious return…

December 25, 2014

Local News

Storm blasts through Southwest Colorado

117-mph gust measured near Red Mountain

December 23, 2014

Local News

Plewe rejects plea deal in sex case

‘I don’t like the games that are being played,’ he says

December 22, 2014

Local News

Forest plan affects motorized users

Some trails closed; others opened

December 22, 2014

Education

Fewer choose humanities at FLC

SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald file photo<br><br>In October, Fort Lewis College held a ground-breaking ceremony for its geosciences, physics and engineering building.…

December 22, 2014

Local News

Shop with a Cop

Officer Brandon Gunderson helps Alexander Diggs pick out toys during the Shop with a Cop program, sponsored by the Montezuma-Cortez…

December 22, 2014

Local News

Santa visit

One-year-old Tuyreke Begay isnâ€™t sure about visiting with Santa Claus on Saturday. The American Legion brought Santa to town to…

December 22, 2014

Education

Christmas coats

The National Honor Society at Montezuma-Cortez High School sponsored a coat drive this month to give to Renew. In front…

December 22, 2014

Local News

Mineral-rights owners may be paid

Counties with fracking bans would need to pay compensation

December 22, 2014

Local News

County seeks to run McPhee

Feds hamper recreation, economy, commissioners say

December 22, 2014

Local News

Back Country Horsemen to meet Jan. 8 at the county fairgrounds in Durango

The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, Jan. 8, at 7 p.m. at the…

December 22, 2014

Business

2 states sue Colorado over legal marijuana

Nebraska, Oklahoma file in U.S. high court

December 22, 2014

Local News

Theater joins food drive for needy kids

Donors receive box of popcorn

December 22, 2014

Education

Crow Canyon offers institute for teachers

The Crow Canyon Archaeological Center in Cortez has been awarded a $196,058 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities…

December 22, 2014

Business

Ballantines transfer Mancos building to nonprofit

Mancos Common Press awaits grant to restore historic building, press

December 22, 2014

Business

Taste of Seasons raises $13,000

Funds will help local youths

December 21, 2014

Business

Business Briefs

Osprey Packs’ fall sale for locals nets $3,350 Through this October’s Fall Locals Sale, Osprey Packs raised $3,350 for the…

December 21, 2014

Business

Colorado hay prices, demand are flat

Due largely to a glut in supply and stagnant demand, average cow hay prices throughout Colorado this week remain flat,…

December 21, 2014

Business

Osprey Packs’ Fall Locals sale nets $3,350

Through this October’s Fall Locals Sale, Osprey Packs raised $3,350 for the Four Corner Recycling Initiative. The Recycling Initiative will…

December 21, 2014

Business

Colorado gas prices down 17.6 cents

Average fuel prices in Colorado were down to $2.44 per gallon from $2.61 last week. Montezuma County averages were lower…

December 21, 2014

Local News

Murder trial delayed

Attorneys request time to ‘problem solve’ sanity ruling

December 20, 2014

Agriculture

2014 good to ranchers

Prices have fallen over the past two weeks

December 19, 2014

Agriculture

FSA details Farm Bill’s new rules

Landowners must make one-time decision to select payment program

December 19, 2014