Conservation groups offer alternate plan for Colorado wolf reintroduction Groups: Intent of voters ‘undermined’ by Parks and Wildlife; input from hunters and ranchers is uplifted July 18, 2022
Flood risk persists after flash flood kills two people in Larimer County ‘We can’t let our guards down,’ meteorologist says July 17, 2022
Eli Tomac sweeps Minnesota motos, takes lead in standings Tomac again beats Chase Sexton twice; riders talk about tough competition July 16, 2022
Bill to protect Dolores River Canyon is introduced in U.S. Senate 68,000 acres proposed for protection from development; potential for wild and scenic river status would be dropped July 15, 2022
Audit removes Cortez from high-risk finance category ‘The nightmare of the embezzlement is over,’ city manager says July 15, 2022
Cortez council considers new audiovisual equipment Cost causes some to hesitate, question need July 15, 2022
Montezuma-Cortez’s McDonell will play college baseball Panthers graduate signs with Southwest Assemblies of God University July 15, 2022
Monsoonal storms hit mountains but miss Cortez July moisture just 6% of average; flash flood watch issued for southeast Utah July 14, 2022
New leadership group forms in Montezuma County Revival of education program about local issues and government is one goal July 14, 2022
Montezuma sheriff investigates after two horses go missing near Dolores Owner posts $1,000 reward for information leading to return of animals July 13, 2022
Cortez woman sentenced to 10 years in prison for fentanyl distribution Search of home revealed 677 pills and semi-automatic handgun July 13, 2022
Cortez to discuss food truck regulations in forum this afternoon Allowing mobile vendors downtown would require a land use and city code amendment July 13, 2022
Colorado Gov. Polis meets with Rico fire officials about wildfire preparedness Governor views plans for new fire station, hears about challenges of volunteer fire districts July 13, 2022
Colorado Highway 145 reopened after two vehicles collide Two-vehicle crash involved injuries; rescue helicopter called to scene July 12, 2022
Celebration of veterans will feature tree planting, barbecue dinner American Legion Post 75 partners with Trillion Tree campaign to honor veterans July 11, 2022
Utah crude trains could roll through Colorado after Forest Service denies objections New railroad would connect northeast Utah oil fields with the national rail network to transport crude to Gulf Coast refineries July 11, 2022
Eli Tomac sweeps Massachusetts motocross, closes in on series lead Yamaha ace from Cortez is one point behind Chase Sexton July 9, 2022
Cortez Pepperjax fall short in 12-under championship The No. 1-seeded team finishes season at .500 July 9, 2022
Candelaria holds on to win Montezuma commissioner’s race Republican incumbent wins by slim margin; verified signature ballots don’t change outcome July 9, 2022
Parks and Wildlife removes bag limit for fish on Groundhog Reservoir Lake is being drained for dam repairs; emergency salvage allows license holders to catch as many fish as they want July 8, 2022
Three fined for violating state’s new wage transparency law Less-publicized elements of the law are still causing mishaps July 8, 2022
New river stewards book offers rapids of fun for youth, families Free book a collaboration of local water and outdoor groups July 8, 2022
Roving student art exhibit coming to Cortez LOR Foundation grant will support project to showcase student artwork July 8, 2022
Axis and Center for Mental Health complete merger Partnership expands Axis Health System’ service area to 11 counties on Western Slope July 8, 2022
