Cortez

A new mural in Cortez will symbolize the importance of protecting and supporting children in the community. The mural is being created by the Child Abuse Prevention Society, composed of local high...

Seniors can get together again for midday meals at Montezuma County senior centers in Cortez, Mancos and Dolores. The dining halls were closed for up to a year because of the pandemic, and meals...

Local residents have formed a new group in order to clean up and maintain the Carpenter Natural Area. In collaboration with the Cortez Parks and Recreation Department, the Friends of Carpenter...

Local school districts are set to receive hefty chunks of federal dollars in the latest round of coronavirus relief aid, leaving administrators with big decisions on how to spend the money. The...

Before the Galloping Goose No. 5 rail car carried passengers and mail to and from Dolores in the 1930s and 40s, freight trains and steam locomotives dominated the historic railroad town. Showcasing...

Jennifer Marie Folsom, the wife of a man killed on Haycamp Mesa in January 2018, was sentenced Thursday to one year of supervised probation for felony possession of a weapon by a previous offender....

Colorado’s 2020 Emergency Manager of the Year award went to Jim Spratlen, who serves as Montezuma County’s emergency manager. Spratlen was hired in March 2020 to coordinate the county response to...

The three remaining candidates for the Cortez city manager position will have the opportunity to introduce themselves to the public Thursday evening. Beginning at 5:30 p.m. today, candidates will...

Mesa Verde National Park will restart its hallmark cliff dwelling tours that were suspended in 2020 because of the pandemic. Tours will resume to the popular Cliff Palace and Long House sites....

Fairgrounds Speedway promoter Gene Felker is urging Montezuma County to repair and upgrade the racetrack, and is interested in renegotiating his contract or purchasing the venue. Standing before...

Dolores has a new festival this summer, and your pet dog is invited to participate. The inaugural SummerFest will take place July 17 at Joe Rowell Park and features a dog carnival, car show, live...