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Southwest Colorado advances in state Little League tournament

Stepping onto the mound moments before throwing out the game’s opening pitch on Wednesday, Caleb Compton smiled as about 30 young fans seated down the third-base line chanted his name. ...

DATE: Jul 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Some trails, roads open from 412 Fire closures

The San Juan National Forest continues to manage the 412 Fire, burning seven miles south of Rico, and smoke continues to be visible as the fire smolders, the San Juan National Forest said We...

DATE: Jul 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Construction of new powerline underway

New line will handle future load increases

DATE: Jul 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

East Rim Fire jumps to 689 acres, 25 percent containment

Blaze burns in steep terrain on rim of Dolores River

DATE: Jul 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez swim teams compete in Montrose

Mesa Verde Aquatics Club finishes 6th; Leopard Sharks finish 9th in 16-team meet

DATE: Jul 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Cortez set to host state Little League tournament

Seniors tournament starts Wednesday

DATE: Jul 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lightning blamed in brush fire south of Cortez

Neighbors pitch in with shovels, garden hoses

DATE: Jul 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Police Blotter

Wednesday, June 28 11:19 a.m.: A man was arrested at Montezuma County Court, 601 N. Mildred Road, on a warrant for failure to appear on a local felony charge. 11:49 a....

DATE: Jul 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: For the record

Cortez juvenile under investigation after crash

Single-vehicle crash on July Fourth causes injury

DATE: Jul 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Burst Triathlon provides exciting start to Fourth of July

Competitors in July Fourth triathlon draw enjoyment from annual event

DATE: Jul 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Pro basketball player to host free camp in Cortez

M-CHS graduate Kirk Archibeque excited to teach local players fundamental skills

DATE: Jul 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Alpacka Raft partners with nonprofits for Mancos film fest

Local packraft manufacturer Alpacka Raft is partnering with Mancos FoodShare, Mancos Pay It Forward, and Mancos Valley Resources to bring the inaugural Mancos Valley River Film Festival to t...

DATE: Jul 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News