Montezuma County is known for its stunning landscapes, rural charm and strong sense of community pride. From the open vistas to the quiet country roads, the county’s natural beauty is one of its great...

For some, the word “knitting” conjures up images of grannies wearing shawls, sitting in rockers knitting ... shawls. Bah(hhhhh) to that! For the third consecutive year, our friends and neighbors – and...

Fort Lewis College students successfully convinced Durango City Council to support a resolution acknowledging river rights for the Animas River on Tuesday. Students of FLC professor Becky Clausen’s Wa...

The Mancos cheer team learned from its 2024 season that there’s room to grow. Under the direction of fourth-year head coach Megan Daves-Warner, the Bluejays are deep into end-of-season competitions, ...

A crash Wednesday afternoon between an SUV and a semitrailer closed U.S. Highway 491 for nearly two hours after the SUV driver was ejected and seriously injured. The crash occurred south of Stotz Equi...

Dexter, the dog from Ouray who walks on his hind legs, can now add starring in a children’s book to his resume. The 10-year-old Brittany spaniel’s life is the subject of “Dexter: The Stand Up Dog,” wh...

Mesa Verde National Park’s visitor facilities, museum, loop roads and several hiking trails reopened after U.S. agencies resumed operations last week and furloughed employees returned to work. A park ...

Bonnie Anderson, former director of the county’s noxious weed program, is running for a Montezuma County commissioner seat in next year’s election. Anderson said she will campaign on public trust in c...

Those planning to hit the slopes this weekend at Purgatory Resort will have to wait a little longer. Purgatory was scheduled to open Saturday, but minimal snowfall and warm temperatures have prevente...

Montezuma County residents on Tuesday aired out their thoughts about solar energy, and the Board of County Commissioners declined to issue a second moratorium, voting instead to adopt land-use regulat...