Colorado lawmakers just passed legislation creating a statewide recycling program. Here’s how it would work. Gov. Jared Polis is expected to sign the legislation, House Bill 1355, into law May 13, 2022
Graduation ceremonies set to begin for schools in Cortez area Graduation ceremonies take place in Cortez, Mancos and Dolores May 12, 2022
Here’s what’s in the Colorado fentanyl ‘accountability and prevention’ bill House Bill 1326 was one of the most contentious measures debated at the Colorado Capitol this year. May 12, 2022
Bluegrass band will perform free concert tonight in Cortez Jon Stickley Trio hosted by KSJD at Montezuma Park May 12, 2022
M-CHS’ Sariah Robinson carries competitive spirit to college Panthers standout to continue volleyball career at Barclay College May 12, 2022
Fozzie’s Farm will host two free water workshops Irrigation, drought management and teacher development on water issues are offered; free lunch is included May 12, 2022
BLM seeks to expand fertility control efforts for wild horses and burros $20 million available for contractors to administer programs May 11, 2022
Flying Pig Boutique earns award in Dolores Iconic clothing boutique is 2021 Business of the year May 11, 2022
Sen. Michael Bennet’s office to meet with public in Cortez Bennetdu1-i-syn A staff member of U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) will hold office hours at the Montezuma County Commissioner meeting… May 11, 2022
Democrats want Colorado to be one of the nation’s first presidential primary states in 2024 The move comes as the Democratic National Committee looks to move the spotlight away from Iowa and New Hampshire May 11, 2022
Dolores librarian is named Citizen of the Year Diana Donohue goes the extra mile to support community May 10, 2022
Effort to ban sale of flavored tobacco, nicotine products in Colorado goes up in smoke Senate Appropriations Committee voted 5-2 on Tuesday to reject House Bill 1064 May 10, 2022
Republican stall tactics in Colorado House threaten dozens of bills as term nears close Bills would change unemployment system, increase penalties for fentanyl crimes, spend federal coronavirus aid May 10, 2022
Injured champion Eli Tomac sits out final Supercross race; Jason Anderson wins Tomac and Anderson dominated series, with seven wins each May 9, 2022
Supercross champion Eli Tomac sits out final race, plans for new season Two-time titlist talks about knee injury, racing plans May 9, 2022
Montezuma County fully enters a season of high wind and high water Red flag warning in effect Monday and Tuesday; New York family sinks truck in Escalante Creek May 9, 2022
Hunting groups are leading the charge on wildlife conservation in Southwest Colorado Hunters are fundraising, sharing knowledge and doing restoration projects to protect wildlands May 9, 2022
Colorado lawmakers abandon plan to offer $58 million in paid family and parental leave fee relief Democratic leadership in the legislature says the bill was rejected so lawmakers can use the money set aside for the… May 8, 2022
Ouray Mountain Rescue Team wins national award Dramatic rescue of an injured climber on Mount Sneffels in July won the most votes May 6, 2022
Dove Creek, Dolores make mark in league meet Bulldogs take 3rd; Bears take 5th and 6th at SJBL championships May 6, 2022
Clean sweep! Mancos wins league track titles Bluejays run away with girls and boys titles at San Juan Basin championships May 6, 2022
Man arrested after foot chase by sheriff deputy south of Cortez Suspect was tased during pursuit; he faces various charges May 6, 2022
Colorado lawmakers want to put clear guardrails around how dark money can be spent on ballot measures Democratic Secretary of State Jena Griswold opposes the bipartisan bill, but won’t say why May 6, 2022