‘No more unfunded mandates,’ Southwest Colorado commissioners say

County officials emphasize cost burdens new legislation places on local governments

Montelores Coalition finishes public meetings on outdoor plan, seeks feedback

Public input accepted until Dec. 31

Update: Stoner Mesa Fire jumps to 3,100 acres; crews focus on firelines

Structure protection specialist arrives in Rico to develop a plan

Dove Creek local becomes Colorado’s first female bridge engineer

She started in the position about a month ago

Montezuma County considered ‘at-risk’ for a measles outbreak

Fewer than 95% of its K-12 population is vaccinated

Montezuma and Dolores counties proactively plan for large animal evacuations

There’s a presentation coming up on April 22 about the team

Workshop in Lewis-Arriola will center on drought

Producers are welcome to attend

Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office provides tips for ‘safe agricultural burning’

There has reportedly been an increase in ‘human-caused’ fires

Saturday pancake breakfast with Santa to be hosted by Kiwanis Club of Mesa Verde

The annual event is free and open to the public, young and old

Upcoming Futures Fair to give local students glimpse into career opportunities

The fair will be held at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds

Canyons of the Ancients will start enforcing rules in December

The change is in enforcement; the rules have been there for years

Dolores Ranger District plans three prescribed burns in September

Haycamp Mesa, Boggy Draw and Salter are selected