As concerns over the coronavirus continue to grow nationwide, agencies in Montezuma County are working to establish protocols and prepare for worst-case scenarios. It’s a constantly evolving...

There are no new leads in the investigation of a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a pedestrian at the intersection of Mildred Road and Montezuma Avenue Jan. 15. “It’s unfortunate. I hope...

Southwest Memorial Hospital has a new orthopedic surgeon who loves small towns and was a former professional athlete. Dr. Braden Jones joins Southwest Health System and began seeing patients this...

The Dolores Town Board Monday raised rates for water and sewer services, increased funding for the farmers market, and preliminarily approved property transactions and a solar project. Beginning...

Dolores will choose a mayor and three board members in the upcoming April 7 election. The election is by mail ballot. Local teacher and Mayor Chad Wheelus is running for a second term. He is being...

The Dolores community has been generous with time and donations. Before longtime local Don Lightenburger passed away, he directed his family to make a donation in his name to the new Dolores...

Montezuma County Republicans held caucuses in 11 precincts across the county Saturday. At precinct caucuses, political parties gather to nominate and elect delegates who attend the party’s general...

An Empire Electric Association solar project proposal near Totten Lake would generate enough energy to power 450 homes. But neighbors who oppose the plan say it’s not a good fit and could threaten...

Republican Kent Lindsay has entered the race for Montezuma County Commissioner District 2. Lindsay served two terms as commissioner from 1997-2005. He currently serves on the Empire Electric...

Voter turnout for Colorado’s presidential primary was strong Tuesday in Montezuma County, said county clerk Kim Percell. “It’s been busy, more than 1,400 ballots were turned in just today,” she...

A panel of Silverton officials presented pros and cons of allowing off-highway vehicle use in town during a packed forum on the issue in Dolores. Dolores voters will decide in the April 7 election...