Cortez American Legion to host benefit Jan. 21 for musician Doors open at 2 p.m. for Larry Easterling benefit December 30, 2022
Cortez angler gets record back on tiger muskie Hall defends her title in ongoing worldwide competition December 30, 2022
Fashion workshop offered for Towaoc youths Editor of Native Max Magazine will be instructor; event ends with fashion show December 29, 2022
Christmas bird count is Saturday National citizen science event surveys areas around Montezuma County December 29, 2022
New Mexico allocates grants from $32M mine spill settlement Aztec, Farmington will get six-figure settlement December 29, 2022
Big bump in Colorado’s sports betting tax revenue benefits water projects Colorado budget analysts project that sports betting tax revenues will be double what was collected in the prior year December 29, 2022
Heavy snow causes power outages in Montezuma County Utility crews out repairing damaged Empire Electric lines; 800 customers without power December 28, 2022
Heavy snow closes Mesa Verde National Park Winter blast gives ski areas a boost; creates challenges for drivers on slushy roads December 28, 2022
Avalanche warning issued for San Juan Mountains Heavy snow on weak snowpack expected to raise avalanche danger; backcountry travel not recommended December 28, 2022
Cortez Fire District to try out two chief system Division of labor seen as more efficient and cooperative; board considers request for youth center December 27, 2022
Police seek suspect in Towaoc Man allegedly pointed a gun at a BIA officer, said Montezuma County Sheriff Steve Nowlin December 27, 2022
Winter storm to hit San Juan Mountains Pineapple Express could bring 12-18 inches above 8,000 feet; Cortez and Durango could see rain or 1-3 inches of snow December 26, 2022
Annual Cortez Christmas dinner brings cheer to community Hundreds of to-go meals served; presents also handed out December 26, 2022
Free ranching workshop held on Ute Mountain Ute farm Event sponsored by Montezuma County CSU Extension; drought management a big topic December 24, 2022
Support for resident-owned mobile home parks grow Cortez City Council hears presentation by Durango cooperative that successfully purchased park December 23, 2022
Dolores hires affordable housing consultant Results of 2022 community survey released; winter parking rules kick in December 23, 2022
12 Strays of Christmas raises awareness for homeless pets Effort is to adopt out cats and dogs, raise funds for Cortez Animal Shelter December 22, 2022
Mesa Verde Inn will transform into Zuma Apartments New owners to renovate troubled property in south Cortez; first apartments ready in 2023 December 21, 2022
BLM to conduct plan for Gunnison sage grouse protection Threatened rare bird is located in Southwest Colorado but declining December 21, 2022
Cortez fire, sheriff’s departments help children celebrate Christmas Special event held in cooperation with Piñon Project to support families in need December 21, 2022
Update: Construction for Canyons of Ancients museum delayed Museum to remain open; supply chain issues push back project; ranger job available December 20, 2022
New memoir includes stories of Cortez in the 1970s Steve Carothers tells whimsical family-friendly stories of life in Southwest Colorado and beyond December 20, 2022
Local writer Mark Stevens’ novel about baseball legend will be released Jan. 1 ‘Fireballer’ follows player’s troubled past and the power of forgiveness December 20, 2022
Two ballot measures Colorado voters just passed slashed state tax revenue Nonpartisan Legislative Council Staff and the Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting presented their quarterly economic and tax revenue… December 20, 2022
