‘Do more with less:’ Montezuma Social Services face financial pressure
Federal and state cuts create additional pressures ahead for county’s ability to provide aid
DATE: Oct 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
The sheriff, the commissioner and the AI critic – who has all the facts?
Commissioner says that AI critic leaves out key details of Sheriff’s Office report and county budget; sheriff says the critic tells the truth
DATE: Sep 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Duck-billed dinosaur identified in BLM badlands of San Juan County
The nine-ton Ahshiselsaurus wimani lived about 75 million years ago
DATE: Sep 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Man who killed bear in Dolores fined $500 for illegally discharging firearm
Illegal hunting charge amended to violation for failing to latch bear-resistant trash
DATE: Sep 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Zooming in: Cortez allows virtual attendance for council members in divisive vote
An amendment allowing council members to appear at meetings remotely six times per year passes 4-3
DATE: Sep 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Car drives off Colorado 145 into Dolores River
Alcohol is being investigated as a potential cause in single-vehicle accident
DATE: Sep 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Natives call for Colorado downwinders to be included in RECA – but say the uranium fight isn’t over
Diné and Ute Mountain Ute Natives gather in White Mesa, Utah, to confront a decades-long battle with the nuclear fuel cycle
DATE: Sep 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Suspect in shooting near Cortez food pantry booked on weapons charges
Ezekiel Whiskers in possession of a concealed handgun while apparently intoxicated
DATE: Sep 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Water station to be replaced after Cortez finds revenue dried up
Quoted price of contract for replacement over $75,000
DATE: Sep 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Lower wildfire risk prompts Montezuma County to lift ban
Several neighboring authorities removed fire restrictions earlier in September
DATE: Sep 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Mesa Verde projects, feral horse roundup top land agency updates
Commissioners hear from BLM, Mesa Verde National Park and San Juan National Forest
DATE: Sep 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Cortez woman indicted for first-degree murder three years after daughter’s death
Google searches on Tylenol overdose and suffocation found on mother’s phone before daughter’s death
DATE: Sep 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
