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Colorado’s hourly rate jumps to $12.32 an hour

A new minimum wage increase will take effect in Colorado on New Year’s Day, bringing wages to $12.32 an hour, or $9.30 for tipped workers. The 2.7% statewide increase is based on language ...
DATE: Jan 02, 2021 CATEGORY: Local News

Two Pueblo County deputies injured in standoff with suspect

PUEBLO – The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office said two deputies were shot and injured during a standoff Friday in Pueblo West. The suspect is now in custody. Officials said deputies tried to ...
DATE: Jan 02, 2021 CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado state parks report high visitation rates in 2020

COLORADO SPRINGS – Despite some closures because of the pandemic and price increases, Colorado state parks recorded a nearly 23% increase in visitors in 2020, with some data from November and December...
DATE: Jan 02, 2021 CATEGORY: Local News

Navajo Nation reports 266 additional virus cases, seven deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation has reported 266 additional known cases of COVID-19 and seven more deaths. The figures reported late Friday increased the tribe’s totals since the pan...
DATE: Jan 02, 2021 CATEGORY: Local News

National Weather Service: Dryness defined 2020 in Southwest

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. –National Weather Service forecasters say they’re still looking at the data for 2020 but that it’s clear that there was record or near-record dryness in much of the Southwest last yea...
DATE: Jan 02, 2021 CATEGORY: Local News

Talk show host Larry King in hospital with COVID-19

LOS ANGELES – Former CNN talk show host Larry King has been hospitalized with COVID-19 for more than a week, the news channel reported Saturday. Citing an unidentified person close to the f...
DATE: Jan 02, 2021 CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

John Porter leaves a legacy of water storage, McPhee Reservoir in Southwest Colorado

Legendary water manager John Porter, who died this week in Cortez, leaves a legacy as the champion of McPhee Reservoir who laid an enduring foundation for water storage and agriculture in Montezuma an...
DATE: Jan 02, 2021 CATEGORY: Local News

Surprising and subtle effects of COVID-19

I was watching “The Crown” the other evening and for a split second thought, “Nobody’s wearing masks, and they’re all gathering too closely together!” It startled me that I’m so used to living in the ...
DATE: Jan 02, 2021 CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Stolen car found engulfed in flames south of Cortez

Fire crews and law enforcement responded to a mysterious car fire in the 1700 block of Road G about 2:45 p.m. New Year’s Day. Nobody was found in the 2016 Honda Accent, which was engulfed i...
DATE: Jan 01, 2021 CATEGORY: Local News

Chevelle Reed of Cortez rides among barrel racing elite

Since stepping into the rodeo arena four years ago, Chevelle Reed discovered a passion for the competition under the brightest lights. She, along with her equine teammate, Salty, showcased their fiery...
DATE: Jan 01, 2021 CATEGORY: High School Sports

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