Pedestrian struck by vehicle on East Main Street

A pedestrian was struck Tuesday morning while crossing East Main Street in Cortez. Assistant Fire Chief Shawn Bittle called it a “very minor” accident. A half dozen police officer...

Driver suspected of killing two pedestrians pleads not guilty

Bobby Lehmann, 77, is scheduled for a two-day trial in April

Prosecutors: Men sexually abused girls they called brides

Pair created desert compound using shipping containers

Company to assess uranium sites on Navajo Nation

CAMERON, Ariz. — Federal officials have reached a settlement to have eight abandoned uranium mines assessed on the Navajo Nation. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says E...

Groups record voting rights abuses against Native Americans

Barriers continue to exist

Water projects for Rico, Sambrito Wetlands recommended for funding

Severance tax case reduces future state grants

Family searches for answers after horse found dismembered

PUEBLO – A Colorado family is searching for answers after their beloved horse, Nickel, was butchered. The Pueblo Chieftain reports the family found the 22-year-old animal Friday m...

Cortez crews repairing water pipe on Main Street

Maintenance crews with the city of Cortez are conducting emergency repairs on a broken water pipe at the intersection of Main and Harrison streets. The repair could take much of t...

Driver eludes officers in stretch from Cortez to Shiprock

Speeds in excess of 100 mph

Fewer residents benefit from mortgage assistance in SW Colorado

Higher rent prevents people from saving enough for down payments

Local fire department to build training tower

It will provide fire, rescue practice

Cortez unveils new city government website

Features designed to be easier to navigate