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22nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office expects busy fall with multiple murder trials scheduled

Felony filings are higher from last year

August 12, 2026

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CSU Extension recaps strong Montezuma County Fair numbers, previews future events

Fair to send 10 livestock exhibitors, one horse exhibitor and 52 projects to Colorado State Fair

August 12, 2026

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IronWood Mill contempt hearing delayed over address dispute

Judge declines to dismiss allegations after defense raises issue in court documents

August 11, 2026

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Montezuma County commissioners divide administrator duties during search to fill position

Timeline for hiring new top staff position is difficult to predict

July 22, 2026

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Montezuma County asks public to weigh in on rubbish ordinance

Commissioners considers adopting ordinance targeting junk, trash on private property

July 20, 2026

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Dollar store ruling prompts Montezuma County to consider land-use code revisions

Judge rules for county but says ‘arguably, the code is poor public policy’

July 16, 2026

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Montezuma County commissioners seek audit of sheriff’s office after disputing budget cuts claims

BOCC members say MCSO’s budget increased – not decreased – from 2025 to this year

July 15, 2026

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Judge upholds Montezuma County commissioners’ denial of Dollar General permit

Developer plans an appeal

July 12, 2026

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Sheriff blames budget cuts for disbanding narcotics team; Montezuma County disputes claim

Sheriff Nowlin will address commissioners on Tuesday

July 11, 2026

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Montezuma County emergency manager cautions fire danger for several days

Officials contemplate emergency planning in case major fire

June 11, 2026

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Republican candidates to meet Wednesday ahead of primary

Forum will feature county clerk and commissioner candidates before June voting

June 2, 2026

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Housing Authority supports gradual rent increase after emotional public testimony

Corrections needed for inconsistent rent-setting practices at four tax-credit properties

May 30, 2026

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Montezuma County GOP candidates debate as primary race enters final stretch

Republicans for commissioner, clerk and recorder field questions in back-to-back forums

May 29, 2026

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Fire ban takes effect Thursday in unincorporated parts of Montezuma County

Officials cite wind, drought and drying grasses as concerns

May 27, 2026

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Barking at court: Montezuma County explores addressing prairie dog overpopulation

USDA Wildlife Services possible partnership may address conflicts with critters, including bears and beavers

May 13, 2026

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GOP candidates for Montezuma County commissioner square off in debate

Republicans discuss taxes, land use and government openness

May 5, 2026

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Montezuma County cleanup days target blight, wildfire risk

Landfill tipping fees to be waived during two-day community cleanup effort

May 5, 2026

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Republican Montezuma County Commissioner debate rescheduled for Monday

Three commissioner candidates to debate at 6 p.m. after last-minute cancellation

May 3, 2026

Montezuma Heritage Museum honors donors, wins state award at luncheon

A plaque was unveiled for former county officials

November 14, 2025

County may get more efficient housing assessments

The Southwest Colorado Council of Governments is applying for a state grant to automate data collection on housing needs

July 3, 2025

Montezuma County reinstates fire ban amid a wave of restrictions in Four Corners

Cortez’s Fourth of July fireworks will proceed

July 1, 2025

Dolores residents oppose new Dollar General as developer presents his case to County Commission

‘Not consistent with rural character’

June 26, 2025

Behavioral health services for Sheriff’s Office see possible new funding, renewed contract

County commissioners OK application for a behavioral health services grant

June 25, 2025

Montezuma County auctioning off some property

County Board approves new agreement with online auction company

June 19, 2025