The opening of the McPhee and House Creek boat ramps has been delayed until June 1 to minimize the spread of COVID-19. The decision is part of the San Juan National Forest’s closures on April 7,...

Montezuma County health officials warn there could be an increase of confirmed COVID-19 cases, and urges the community to not let its guard down on prevention measures. Meanwhile, Colorado...

When a 2019 Mancos High School graduate decided to join the U.S. Navy, he never imagined that he would battle a virus. Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Chase Rose, 18, is one of almost 800 crew on the...

On Monday, Montezuma County offices and local businesses began a phased, partial reopening with restrictions to protect against COVID-19. Officials encourage the public to make appointments before...

What cures the blues during a pandemic? How about a parade? That’s what Vista Grande Nursing Home in Cortez decided to do Monday to boost the spirits of residents and their families. Nursing homes...

The Dolores Fire Protection District is asking voters for a mill levy increase to help replace worn-out equipment. The May 5 mail ballot election requests that the mill levy be raised from 6 mills...

An SUV slammed into the NAPA Auto Parts building at 325 S. Broadway Wednesday afternoon, and took out a telephone pole along the way. The driver fled west on foot and was later contacted by the...

The yellow-bellied marmot has long been an endearing mascot of Crow Canyon Archaeological Center in Cortez. A wild colony resides in rock terraces around campus, and their furry, cute presence is...

To help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the Ute Mountain Ute tribe has implemented a stay-at-home advisory, a curfew and roadblocks controlling access into Towaoc and White Mesa, Utah....

Sometimes luck is on your side, and the same is true for wildlife. That was the case for an young cow elk rescued April 18 from a mine shaft in the Rio Grande National Forest near Creede. In moment...

Montezuma County is drafting a plan to reopen nonessential businesses while continuing prevention measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus. A Colorado stay-at-home order that closed...