Cortez

Local News

Feds stand behind report that Colorado agreed to mine plan

State mine agency says no consent given before Gold King Mine spill

November 17, 2015

Local News

Forest Service finalizes Chimney Rock plans

Long-term vision released after National Monument designation

November 17, 2015

Local News

Forest officials agree: Beetle infestation doesn’t determine fire severity

Report downplays correlation between tree die-offs, fires

November 17, 2015

For the record

Court briefs

Two women charged in armed robbery A plea hearing for Nicole Hill, 24, address undisclosed, has been set on Dec.…

November 17, 2015

Living

Health-care costs spike on Western Slope

Despite enrollment gains, rates rise across Colorado

November 17, 2015

Local News

Tipton, House OK limits on refugees

Vote ignores Obama veto threat

November 17, 2015

Community Calendar

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November 16, 2015

Business

Southern Utes to add solar power to buildings

Tribe, LPEA strike agreement on plant

November 16, 2015

Local News

Left meets right on master lease plan

Wilderness Society discusses energy plan with county

November 16, 2015

Local News

Carter renews push for mill levy override

The average residential property owner in Montezuma County paid 55 percent less to fund public education last year than in…

November 16, 2015

Education

Lots of laughs

The crazy antics of the Sycamore family upset the Kirby family as the Montezuma-Cortez High School drama department opened the…

November 16, 2015

Business

Which industry drives the county?

It isn’t agriculture; our largest industry is retirees and commuters, study says

November 16, 2015

High School Sports

Plewe signs with Weber State golf team

‘It’s always been a dream of mine’, M-CHS senior says

November 16, 2015

Local News

Swimmers, parents raise concerns about coach change

Principal speaks on CHSAA issue; group plans to meet with superintendent

November 14, 2015

Community Calendar

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November 14, 2015

High School Sports

Re-1 board oaths, interviews planned

Krob and Suckla interested in District G; Noyes in District F

November 13, 2015

High School Sports

Porter named to all-conference team

2013 M-CHS grad shines in American Southwest Conference

November 13, 2015

High School Sports

M-CHS names new swim coach

Departure of coach is 4th this season; accounts of how it happened differ

November 12, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

M-CHS debuting ‘You Can’t Take It With You’

Students have been preparing since September

November 12, 2015

Local News

Sheriff reports case of smashed mailboxes is solved

It took local authorities nearly three weeks to crack the case connected to 35 smashed mailboxes last month. Earlier this…

November 12, 2015

Local News

Nowlin signs demand to keep Gitmo prisoners out of Colorado

‘We just don’t need that’

November 12, 2015

High School Sports

M-CHS moves down to Class 3A

Football stays in 2A

November 11, 2015

High School Sports

Cheer and dance teams take first

Both to perform at state competition in December

November 11, 2015

Local News

Strange streak in sky sparks speculation

Durango residents report a mysterious beam Saturday night

November 11, 2015