The recent county commissioner candidates’ Q&A had a question referring to potential hemp growing in our county. The article ( The fact is, hemp has more potential for our county than any other crop....

I have been reading your paper for almost 40 years. I often read your paper for the news around Southwest Colorado, to find out what events are taking place around the Cortez area, check the ads for u...

Responding to the letter from Sandy Lauzon, et al., ( The inspection report stated: “The posts do not show significant rot at or below grade; the deterioration of the wood above grade is significant....

I moved my family to the Dolores area in 2008 from Denver because I had heard what a wonderful school Dolores had. My son, Matthew Campbell, started that fall and loved his teacher and fel...

I sent an email to the Montezuma County Commissioners to report the illegal dumping of tires in an arroyo next to my property. I didn’t hear a peep from them. I then emailed the Montezuma County admin...

Even though the stock market continues to set new record high after new record high, poverty is exploding all over America. It is being reported that 41 million people are living in poverty at this mo...

There is still a serious problem of thievery at the Cortez Cemetery, despite locking the gates and not allowing people in to visit except for certain hours. We cannot keep our little trink...

On behalf of Tiffany Vigil Gallegos, we would like to personally thank you for your extraordinary efforts to make her fundraiser a success. The community’s love and support is overwhelming. A specia...

The Cortez Recreation Center has been such a positive addition to our community. It influences families’ decisions to make this area their home. The center provides a healthy outlet for ...