The complexity of a tragedy

Numerous factors caused Silverton’s fatal avalanche

Party divide rules in State of Union response

Dems like its focus; GOP sees weak record

Sheriff’s Blotter

Wednesday, Jan. 14 6:26 p.m. A man was pulled over near the intersection of Merritt Way and Fourth Street. He was issued a summons for driving with a revoked license and for not h...

Cortez Police Blotter

Wednesday, Jan. 7 2:39 p.m. An officer responded to Centennial Park in reference to an intoxicated Native American man passed out in the snow. The officer saw an open bottle of vo...

Health exchange may face audit

Senate panel advances measure that would require extensive review

Court briefs

Breakup turns violent in Mancos A Mancos teenager accused of repeatedly striking an ex-girlfriend in the head with a hammer is likely to escape a prison sentence if he completes a...

Chamber gears up for Saturday’s casino night

Citizen/business of the year will be announced at a later date

Allmon faces retrial in sex case

Jury failed to reach a verdict last week

Public comment

Turquoise a Zuni tradition

For the Zuni tribe, turquoise has deep cultural and artistic importance. The mineral’s vibrant hues of blue, green, and aqua are used in ceremonies and to make stunning jewelry kn...

McElmo Canyon fog

Southwest Colorado Republicans respond to speech

“Better late than never” is how Southwest Colorado Republicans described their Democratic governor’s address. During his State of the State address on Thursday, Gov. John Hickenlo...