Cortez Journal reporter earns first place award for in-depth report on loss of weed program Cameryn Cass examined documents and budgets, interviewed officials and residents for report about the demise of the once-envied program April 16, 2025
Uncut: Montezuma County’s weed program has fallen to the lowest priority. Here’s why. The program once inspired surrounding counties in their own management for its proven, proactive weed abatement April 14, 2025
Montezuma County DA’s Office reflects on its performance in 2024 Domestic violence cases were 130% of its five-year average March 13, 2025
Montezuma commissioners refuse to sign personal information agreement, call it ‘ridiculous’ It’s one of two counties in the state to not comply January 17, 2025
Montezuma County hires new county attorney Stephen Tarnowski replaces Ian MacLaren in the role December 3, 2024
Larry Don Suckla drops in to county meeting ‘The seat, HD 58, is your seat, it’s not my seat,’ Suckla says November 26, 2024
Residents remove Free Land Holder fence from forest north of Mancos Dozens of community members gather to remove fencing in area that the Free Land Holder Committee claims as its own October 11, 2024
Montezuma commissioners plan ‘Coffee with the County’ talks County commissioners are hosting a new monthly event to foster casual conversation with the public September 25, 2024
Why did Montezuma County cut back its noxious weed department? County cites expense of programs, says weed control is ‘very, very lowest priority ‘ September 12, 2024
What programs were lost, and how do weeds impact Montezuma County? The only remaining program is Cost Share. The Phreatophyte Project is finishing its last removal in McElmo Canyon September 12, 2024
One way weeds spread is county rights of way. Who’s managing that? It used to be managed by the noxious weed department. As of March this year, all management falls under the… September 12, 2024
Update: Montezuma commissioners allow firearms in county buildings Resolution comes in response to a new Colorado law June 19, 2024
Montezuma Board of County Commissioners renews grant funding for diaper program Public Health Department program will receive the same amount of money June 18, 2024
Residents speak out against proposed Dollar General on Colorado 145 Safety is one of the major concerns April 24, 2024
Montezuma County Sheriff says commissioners are ‘defunding’ office The office has received massive cuts from the board of county commissioners February 12, 2024
Positions cut from Montezuma Sheriff’s Office; employees petition for collective bargaining The positions and budget were cut at the Dec. 28 county commissioner special meeting January 9, 2024
Hospital board meeting to discuss updates to the hospital and birthing center Meeting follows reversal of center’s closure and announcement of a new CEO June 28, 2023
Montezuma County public servant Tim Lanier dies unexpectedly Pleasant View rancher served on Cortez school board, was Stockman of the Year, ran for county commission September 13, 2022
Montezuma Commissioner Candelaria appears headed to reelection in close race Incumbent leads challenger Tim Lanier by 61 votes, or just over 1%; rejected ballots could change results June 29, 2022
Candidates for Montezuma County commission seat present views Election will be decided during June 28 Republican primary June 17, 2022
Montezuma County commissioner forum is tonight in Cortez Three Republican candidates for District 1 will be asked about local issues June 9, 2022
Family and friends honor late Commissioner Joel Stevenson in Cortez U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert offers speech, prayer and a flag March 23, 2022
Montezuma County Republicans select new commissioner Gerald Koppenhafer chosen to complete Joel Stevenson’s term January 28, 2022
Montezuma County Republicans to select new commissioner Thursday Committee must select Joel Stevenson’s successor by Friday January 27, 2022