Dry year prompts water-sharing decision by Dolores district board
Dolores Conservancy District splits water between Ute Farm and northern farmers
DATE: Apr 10, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Cortez historical walking tours return in May
Local historians lead free walking tours through downtown district, Montezuma Avenue
DATE: Apr 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Montezuma County reports zero measles cases in 2026, but flu hospitalizations rise
Rising outbreaks in neighboring Arizona, Utah driven largely by unvaccinated populations
DATE: Apr 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
County commissioners reject summer meal proposal
Board raises concerns over long-term financial risk, staffing capacity and whether schools should lead meal distribution
DATE: Apr 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
FBI report shows surging losses with crypto and AI scams on the rise
New FBI data highlights rising losses to crypto schemes, with local cases reflecting trends
DATE: Apr 7, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Record warm, dry March shrinks water supplies
The warmest day reached 86 degrees, with just 9% of normal precipitation – marking one of the driest months in decades
DATE: Apr 6, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Montezuma County decides to postpone fire ban
Sheriff cites recent moisture and possible rain; commissioners say decision could come in a week
DATE: Apr 6, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
New bill proposed lowers threshold to cite residents in bear conflicts
Proposed bill targets human behavior behind bear conflicts
DATE: Apr 3, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
‘Piecemealing’ a solution: Ute Mountain Tribe pursues next phase of waterline overhaul
After years of water breaks, phases laid out for infrastructure replacements
DATE: Apr 3, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Appeals court sides with roofer in legal battle with former Cortez business
Ruling stems from dispute over 610 E. Main St. building
DATE: Apr 2, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Boggy Draw Beat Down drops 60-mile race, adds adaptive category for 2026
Dolores’ 28th annual Boggy Draw Beat Down returns Aug. 1
DATE: Mar 31, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Southwest Health warns of $9.6 million losses from federal policies
Hospital reports back-to-back profits with expanded services, but cuts pending
DATE: Mar 31, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
