Many Southwest Colorado towns have canceled their Fourth of July fireworks displays, but the show in Cortez will go on. After meeting Thursday morning with city officials and the Cortez Fire...

During a busy meeting on Tuesday, the Cortez City Council approved letters of support for three Southwest electric vehicle programs that seek state grants. The Colorado Energy Office is accepting...

The town of Mancos is implementing mild water use restrictions to prepare for potential shortages later this year. On June 14, Town Administrator Heather Alvarez announced that the town would be...

The Cortez Fire Protection District has appointed a new chief, in the latest of several big changes to the organization. After the May 8 election brought three new faces to the district’s board of...

On Tuesday, the Cortez City Council voted unanimously to approve a contract with John Dougherty of Kingman, Arizona, making him the new city manager. Dougherty was one of five finalists the city...

The Burro Fire grew an estimated 50 acres on Tuesday, but remained at 40 percent containment, firefighters said. Most of the growth occurred near the junction between the Bear Creek and Little Bear...

The annual Bauer House Fourth of July celebration will return this year to raise money for the Mancos Valley Historical Society. Bobbi Black, who owns the antique house, used the Independence Day...

Athletes and performers from all over the Southwest transformed Parque de Vida in Cortez into a miniature Scottish Highland on Saturday. The all-day Cortez Celtic Fair was a follow-up to the Celtic...

A two-vehicle crash stopped traffic for about 45 minutes in Mesa Verde National Park on Saturday. Mancos Fire and Rescue, a Southwest Health System ambulance and Mesa Verde rangers responded about...

The Cortez City Council will vote on a new city manager contract in a busy meeting on Tuesday. Since former City Manager Shane Hale left the position vacant in May, the council has narrowed down...

Loungin’ Lizard and Stonefish Sushi and More will host the first concert on a new outdoor stage this Saturday, featuring New Orleans R&B singer Heidijo . After several months of construction on the...