Montezuma County Sheriff Steve Nowlin has faced a few hurdles in his first 45 days in office. The most recent is whether a patrol deputy hired during the previous administration is indeed...

Montezuma County Sheriff Steve Nowlin has faced a few hurdles in his first 45 days in office. The most recent is whether a patrol deputy hired during the previous administration is indeed...

Nearly 50 auditioned for the Third Annual Cortez Idol competition in January. On Wednesday, the top three contestants will vie for $1,000 in cash. Held at Blondie’s Trophy Room on Main Street, the...

Chief District Court Judge Doug Walker seemed puzzled earlier this month after his regular court docket was briefly interrupted. On Tuesday, Feb. 17, the day’s criminal docket was momentarily...

Despite voicing strong opposition to standardized testing, local school leaders passed a resolution last week that would require all students to take government mandated exams. Citing assessment...

A Cortez woman who pleaded not guilty last year to second-degree murder by reason of insanity will avoid a prison sentence.In a scathing two-page ruling filed on Tuesday, Feb. 17, District Court...

Federal authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred this week in Towaoc. Jeff Dorschner, a spokesman for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Denver, has confirmed that his office is “aware and...

Record-high temperatures have gardeners clamoring, but those that have grown accustom to purchasing compost from the county landfill are up the proverbial (bleep!) creek without a paddle. “People...