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4 people die in crash of medical transport plane on Navajo Nation

The crew was planning to pick up a patient who needed critical care

DATE: Aug 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: AP New Mexico

As fire burns, Ute Mountain Ute tribe looks out for cultural heritage sites

One site may have been affected, says public safety director

DATE: Aug 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County farmers eligible for USDA emergency loans

Few farmers have taken advantage of the decade-long program

DATE: Aug 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez records more misdemeanors, but city is unsure why

Cases filed in Municipal Court are up about 60% in a year, but reasons are unclear

DATE: Aug 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire danger may worsen as monsoons fail to appear

Dry conditions expected to persist for foreseeable future

DATE: Aug 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sunflower Theatre hosts night of films to support horses and heroes

Proceeds will benefit veterans and mustangs

DATE: Aug 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Black bears reported near firefighters’ camps

CPW helping multiple agencies working to contain Elkhorn Fire

DATE: Aug 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez opens 2026 Community Support Grant

Organizations that support health, education and welfare for community could receive up to $5k

DATE: Aug 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hi Country team takes first place in Ranch Rodeo at Montezuma County Fair

The Montezuma County Fairgrounds on Friday hosted the 2025 Ranch Rodeo, a competition that pit eight teams of ranch hands against others as they completed the tasks of calf branding, the scr...

DATE: Aug 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Just outside of Mesa Verde, Waters Canyon Fire blooms over weekend

Fire burns on east side of Ute Mountain Ute land, borders Mesa Verde

DATE: Aug 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez unearths the past in Great Depression-era historical project

City aims to research a CCC camp that was adjacent to the Carpenter and Geer Natural Areas from 1939-1941

DATE: Aug 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photo: The watermelon-eating contest at the Montezuma County Fair

DATE: Aug 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News