County approves 5% pay raise for Sheriff’s Office as collective bargaining continues
Temporary MOA boosts pay while labor contract continues
DATE: Dec 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Temperatures to climb before rain, possible light snow this weekend
Early warmth may break records across Four Corners
DATE: Dec 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Update: U.S. 160/491 south of Cortez reopens after semitrailer rollover
Traffic diverted after early morning crash; no injuries reported
DATE: Dec 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Volunteers lay nearly 1,000 wreaths to honor veterans in Cortez, Mancos
In future years, organizers hope every veteran locally can have one
DATE: Dec 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
The community’s hard work makes annual Cortez Christmas dinner possible
One volunteer raised $7,000 door-to-door
DATE: Dec 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Photos: Children decorate Cortez Police Department community tree
Children from Children’s Kiva Montessori School hung handmade ornaments
DATE: Dec 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Cortez hires LeRoy Harris as new library director
New director has ties to the area and broad leadership experience
DATE: Dec 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Ute Mountain Ute Tribe gathers for Grinch-themed Christmas celebration
Held at the rec center for the first time in decades, the daylong event involved many festivities
DATE: Dec 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Measles cases across the county increase to four
Two new cases confirmed; Wastewater detection signals recent infections
DATE: Dec 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Two new officers sworn in to Cortez Police Department
Steven Lopez and Kilton Korthank join department after completing academy training
DATE: Dec 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Cortez council to propose broad charter revisions to voters
Council must finalize revisions and pass ordinance before setting ballot question
DATE: Dec 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Cortez to host City Council candidate information session
Officials to explain council role, election processes ahead of April vote
DATE: Dec 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
