While racetracks around the country remain closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, Fairgrounds Speedway in Cortez emerged one of the most popular racing venues in the Southwest as drivers hit the road...

Since its founding in 1776, the United States of America has leaned heavily on ranchers who work sunup to sundown to raise the cattle that provide nourishment to the nation. Stout and rugged, such...

A blazing orange sun illuminated Fairgrounds Speedway Saturday night as several hundred fans eagerly awaited the start of this year’s Demolition Derby. An annual staple of the Montezuma County...

Tuesday, July 28 The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and Montezuma and La Plata counties on Tuesday reported 45,314 cases of COVID-19, including 1,807 deaths statewide. Of the...

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction issued a flood advisory for arroyos and small streams in south-central Montezuma County, including Mesa Verde National Park, until 10 p.m. Monday. An...

An injured mountain biker was rescued Sunday from the Colorado Trail east of Rico and was airlifted out, according to Dolores County Search and Rescue. A report by Capt. Keith Keesling in the Dove...

The “Food Farm Win Win” campaign aims to raise $25,000 by July 9 for Montezuma and Dolores County food assistance programs to be able to purchase products from local farmers and ranchers through...

Mesa Verde National Park announced Wednesday that the Morefield Fire was 100% contained. The lightning-caused fire, which began June 27, continues to produce heat inside its perimeter, but there...

The Montezuma County Public Health Department will provide free COVID-19 testing on June 25 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the north side of the Southwest Memorial Hospital campus at the EMS garage. The...

Eli Tomac of Cortez won the AMA Supercross championship Sunday in Salt Lake City. It was the first supercross title of his career. Zach Osborne won the final race of the series. Jason Anderson, who...