A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle Tuesday evening on U.S. Highway 160/491 just south of Cortez, according to the Montezuma County coroner. Coroner George Deavers said a 19-year-old...

Two teenagers face charges of street racing and reckless driving after a three-vehicle crash at Main Street and Mildred Road in Cortez. Street racing by two drivers was a contributing factor, said...

Two candidate forums are on the horizon in Montezuma County. On Sept. 23 at 7 p.m., the Montezuma League of Women Voters will host an online forum for Montezuma County Commissioner District 3...

Large and small illegal marijuana farms continue to be a problem in Montezuma County and across the state, said Sheriff Steve Nowlin and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. The CBI has formed a...

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s event will take place Sept 19 in Southwest Colorado, but the format will be different because of the coronavirus pandemic. Instead of hosting a large gathering, the...

Gov. Jared Polis will choose a county judge for Dolores County. Current Judge E. Dale Boyd is retiring after serving since 2005. A nominating commission for the 22nd Judicial District has selected...

Local and federal fire districts teamed up to fight several small fires in the area Tuesday. Three fires were started by lightning late Monday night or early Tuesday morning, fire officials said,...

Empire Electric Association will hold an election on Oct. 8 for two open board of director seats. Three candidates are in the race for the District 4 seat, and one candidate is uncontested for...

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is seeking information about a bull elk that was killed illegally near Yellow Jacket last week. Wildlife officers said it was shot the evening of Aug. 25 or the morning...

The town of Dolores is in the process of updating the current land use code. Draft revisions are available for public review and comment. The public will be able to make comments and suggestions to...

Local artist Jordan Lansing has completed a creative mural on the climbing wall of the new Dolores Community Playground. The painting combines fantasy themes and nature scenes with a bridge...