Acknowledging the inevitable when not everyone wants to talk about it Death Cafes hold space for people’s personal experiences with the dying and deceased August 7, 2023
Cortez will hold meetings regarding the land use code and housing policies On Aug. 8, two meetings will be held to discuss an assessment report and housing initiatives August 7, 2023
Hot harvest season begins in New Mexico chile country Higher temperatures, variable weather and water shortages collide with crops August 7, 2023
Compensation for New Mexico wildfire victims tops $14 million Congress set aside nearly $4 billion at the end of last year to pay claims August 7, 2023
Lightning the cause of Navajo Lake fire, officials say BLM fire officials aim to have blaze 50% contained by Monday night August 7, 2023
Supreme Court ruling won’t affect tribal colleges Tribal colleges and universities will remain open-door institutions despite court’s decision to strike down affirmative action in higher education August 7, 2023
City hosts Cortez Rendezvous Balloon Rally Balloon glow and morning flights electrify Parque de Vida August 6, 2023
Boggy Draw Beat Down celebrates 25th year Local mountain bike race continues to build momentum August 6, 2023
Bears are back in town as summer passes its peak Lock up those trash cans, as bears are fattening up for winter, officials say August 6, 2023
Candidate for 6th Judicial District DA says more programs needed for low-level offenders Improved communication between prosecutors’ offices would help keep serious criminals off streets, says Jason Eley August 6, 2023
Aztec Farmers Market offers affordable, healthy options Participation in state food programs helps stretch budgets at the market August 6, 2023
New Mexico monsoon outlook in August looks ‘bleak’ Unless storms ramp up, expect a drying Rio Grande through Albuquerque August 6, 2023
Fires break out near Navajo Lake at Colorado-New Mexico state line Firefighters are en route to assess the blaze; no reported impact to structures August 5, 2023
Former employees accuse Lone Spur Cafe CEO of poor business practices Workers from both Durango and Prescott, Arizona, locations say checks bounced when trying to deposit them August 5, 2023
Five Ute adult learners to graduate from PCC with NCCER credits The program aims to increase the number of Native American adult learners August 4, 2023
Mancos school leadership shares goals and a sneak peek into the new school year New elementary Principal Seth Levine expresses excitement about new elementary initiatives August 4, 2023
Bennet secures nearly $74 million for projects across Colorado Montezuma County, Dolores and Towaoc will receive funding August 4, 2023
Bureau of Land Management transfers fire engine to Cortez Fire Protection District BLM’s Rural Fire Readiness Program gives local fire departments training and equipment at no cost August 4, 2023
Southwest Coloradans honor national parks The nation honors the Great American Outdoors Act’s third anniversary August 4, 2023
La Plata County family loses home in fire east of Durango Blaze reportedly started on front porch, but cause remains under investigation August 4, 2023
Cortez Rendezvous Balloon Rally comes to town Hot air balloons will be seen the mornings of Aug. 4, 5, and 6 August 4, 2023
Man shot in the back at Farmington Inn Police reportedly find vehicle, but no suspects August 4, 2023
Man stabbed and severely injured on Empire Street in Cortez Acquaintances fight in parking lot of church August 4, 2023
Pedestrian hit in crosswalk on Main Street A young male was struck by a large van while crossing the street July 28 August 4, 2023
