A select group of the Gunnison sage grouse are going backpacking. The chicken-size bird is famous for a bizarre mating display put on by males in the spring. The species is struggling to ha...

A Florida man wanted in connection with the disappearance of his niece has been identified as the driver who died after a high-speed pursuit on Monday. Lt. Kyle Lincoln, of the San Juan Cou...

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Two suspects involved in a high-speed police chase that began Monday morning in Cortez were found dead after eventually crashing on a dead-end street in Shiprock, New Mexico. San Juan Count...

Facing a Montezuma County Sheriff's investigation since February, deputy Lyle Bayles resigned late last week. Montezuma County Sheriff Steve Nowlin released a two-sentence statement on Sund...

As backcountry roads open for the summer, permits to cut firewood on the San Juan National Forest go on sale at agency offices and selected retail outlets. A minimum purchase of $20 allows...

For The Mancos Times The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, May 14, 7:00 p.m. at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Guests are always encouraged t...

For The Mancos Times The Durango Kennel Club Dog Shows will be held May 15-17 at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds, 30100 U.S. Highway 160, east of Cortez. See over 100 different ...

For The Mancos Times Adaptive Sports Association, a Durango-based nonprofit that provides outdoor and recreational opportunities for people with disabilities, hosts its summer volunteer tra...

The Mancos Town Board will have a special meeting to discuss water rights on May 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the Mancos Town Hall. Bob Becker will discuss the history of the town and its water right...