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WASHINGTON – The federal tax overhaul passed in December is “completely unacceptable” to Native Americans, just another example of what can happen when tribes are not included in federal...

BILLINGS, Mont. – A year of upheaval at the U.S. Interior Department has seen dozens of senior staff members reassigned and key leadership positions left unfilled, rules considered burdensome to...

Colorado Sen. Cory Gardner has released some holds on nominees to the Department of Justice after “positive discussions” with the agency over enforcement of federal marijuana laws. Gardner, R-Colo....

One suspect died in a shootout with a Montezuma County Sheriff deputy Thursday afternoon near the Utah border. Two others were arrested. There were no reports of injured deputies. Montezuma County...

After competing in six matches at the Colorado State Wrestling Tournament in Denver this weekend, Matthew Broughton of Montezuma-Cortez High School and Cameron Fury of Mancos stood atop the Pepsi...

The city of Cortez will host a public forum Feb. 20 about the need for broadband in the area. Mayor Karen Sheek announced the forum on Feb. 2 as a way to educate the candidates on the issues...

A man was struck by a vehicle on Colorado Highway 184 north of Mancos about 9 a.m., according to Montezuma County dispatch. An “off-duty” EMT was on scene and reported a possible leg fracture to...

The 100 Club of Montezuma County held a Mardi Gras-themed masquerade ball Saturday night to raise funds for families of first responders who die in the line of duty. The event was held at the...

Five new businesses have been selected to participate in a business-accelerator program that has helped seed 19 different Southwest Colorado firms with $4.7 million in investments and created 75...

In this year’s municipal election, eight people are running for five open Cortez City Council positions. Incumbents Jill Carlson and Orly Lucero are both running for their second terms. The other...

Merkin Karr was 19 years old when she found herself in an abusive relationship, but for many years she refused to believe she was a victim. “I thought that smart, strong women like me don’t have...