Cortez centers safety with updated Fourth of July plans

Three emergencies cut short the fireworks last year, but the city says it will have additional safety resources this year

Award-winning crisis response team in Montezuma County will close as funding dries up

Federal funding cuts slashed its grant opportunities

A flicker in the marsh: Building community and learning about La Plata County’s fireflies

Viewing party blends nature, conservation and outdoor play

Durango police officer resigns after being linked to New Mexico DWI scandal

Daniel Carr completed training in May, resigned on Wednesday

Children’s Kiva Montessori School is named a Spotlight School

The school was awarded the recognition, showing a rural campus can still make a big impact

Dolores residents oppose new Dollar General as developer presents his case to County Commission

‘Not consistent with rural character’

‘You don’t have to be Scottish to have fun’: Eighth annual Celtic Fair comes to Cortez

Beer proceeds from the event will go to a local charity that aids victims of sexual and domestic violence

‘I’ll side with my district every single time’: U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd hosts meeting

Conversation covered everything from public land sales to wolves

Shingled hedgehogs and lemonade berries? Hikers find edible oddities at Hawkins Preserve in Cortez

Some, however, find the plants unpalatable

Seven injured in head-on collision north of Dolores

State Patrol: One person flown directly from scene of crash; three from the hospital

Piñon Project’s Fatherhood Program empowers dads in Cortez

Program aims to help strengthen families in the county

Behavioral health services for Sheriff's Office see possible new funding, renewed contract

County commissioners OK application for a behavioral health services grant