Drought conditions have worsened in Southwest Colorado, causing a string of record-breaking temperatures, irrigation shortages and decreased crop yields. On Aug. 25, Montezuma County went from a...

The Ute Mountain Ute tribal council has agreed to divide up $4.4 million of federal CARES Act funding to individual tribal members. Each of the 1,729 adult tribal members will receive $2,250 to...

When endurance athlete Adam Lederer sought out a new long-distance challenge last year, he decided to swim the 9.5-mile length of McPhee Reservoir. And he did it at night, in rough water. “I was...

The Ute Mountain Casino and Hotel in Towaoc have reopened after a five-month closure because of the coronavirus pandemic. Operations resumed Aug. 20 at 30% capacity with COVID-19 safety protocols...

A solar energy project near Totten Lake, rearranged to avoid a nearby bald eagle’s nest, has been approved. The Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners issued a special use permit on Aug. 11...

Students returned to school Monday amid uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. At Montezuma-Cortez High School, students wore masks and signed up for free laptop computers before...

The San Juan National Forest, Tres Rios district of the Bureau of Land Management and state of Colorado have implemented fire restrictions effective Aug. 20. The fire restrictions are in response...

Dolores is planning a major upgrade to its water system and is contemplating a new trail in town in cooperation with the local bike club. Monday, the Dolores Board of Trustees will vote on final...

Debra Gaylyn Riddle on Monday pleaded guilty to the second-degree murder of her common-law husband, David J. Mooney, at their residence west of Mancos July 3, 2019. The plea agreement includes a...

Montezuma County Commissioners decided no major changes will be made to the Dolores River Valley land use code for limiting density and protecting water quality. During a well-attended public...

Record high temperatures are searing Cortez and the Four Corners. A strong area of high pressure over Utah continues to block monsoon moisture from reaching the Four Corners, said James Andrus,...