The coal mines of Montezuma Valley, from Mesa Verde to Mitchell Springs

Growing up in Cortez, we always had heat in the house. There was the cook stove – the Warm Morning – maybe the pot belly stove for heat, but I never asked where the coal came from. When a lo...

416 Fire on track to become Colorado’s 5th largest wildfire

Warming trend this week may end in light rainstorm

Montezuma County finds water for road maintenance

DWCD grants access to canal for road maintenance

Southwest Memorial welcomes first baby born in its new facilities

<span class="Drop cap">Southwest Memorial welcomes first baby born in new facility</span>

Bush will challenge Tipton for Colorado seat in U.S. House

County picks Republican Stapleton, Democrat Kennedy for governor

Voters in primary election can drop off ballots at clerk’s office

The deadline to receive a primary election ballot in the mail was last week, but voters can still participate by delivering their ballots to the drop box outside the Montezuma County Clerk a...

First Celtic Fair in Parque de Vida draws colorful Cortez crowd

All-day event expands on 2017 county fair attraction

Mesa Verde National Park to host traditional Hopi dances

The Lomayestewa Family of Shungopovi Village, Second Mesa, Arizona, will perform traditional Hopi dances at the Visitor and Research Center in Mesa Verde National Park on June 30 and July 1....

New Stonefish-Lizard stage to host New Orleans singer on Saturday

Heidijo to play first concert in new venue

Competency hearing scheduled for Cortez murder suspect

Defense attorney challenges latest mental health evaluation

Police Blotter

Tuesday, June 12 11 a.m.: A man was arrested at Montezuma County Combined Courts, 865 N. Park St., on two felony warrants. 1:41 p.m.: A woman was arrested at Montezuma...

Cortez Third Thursday market starts summer strong

Monthly event doubles its vendors, offers live music