Landowners in Chicken Creek permanently conserve 720 acres outside Mancos

The easement is on land that’s a ‘transition and gateway to public lands,’ landowner says

U.S. requests default judgment in Free Land Holder dispute over forest near Mancos

The court is reviewing the motion

Uncut: Montezuma County’s weed program has fallen to the lowest priority. Here’s why.

The program once inspired surrounding counties in their own management for its proven, proactive weed abatement

Cortez received less than half its average precipitation in March

The drought persists, and will continue persisting into the foreseeable future

Dove Creek baseball climbs district rankings

Bulldogs' victories over Nucla and Sargent boost their position in the standings

Minor veers off road in Pleasant View, crashes into building

The road was dry, and the sun was shining

N.M. governor nixes new license plates, state bread, lobbying disclosure

Lujan Grisham vetoes 16 bills on final day for legislation action, scolds Legislature

Sen. Bennet chalks wins – and misses – for Southwest Colorado

The senator has tackled public lands bills, television markets and FLC tuition waiver

Fort Lewis College Board of Trustees appoints new president

Heather Shotton is college’s first Native American leader

Producers, big and small, are invited to share their vision for farming in Montezuma County

Gathering on April 17 provides platform for conversation

Mancos secondary schools continue to emphasize PBL and academic rigor

Initiative was created to better prepare students for life outside the classroom

Police blotter

Thursday, April 3 10:12 p.m.: Officers responded to the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St., for a group of people sitting outside after hours. ​ A man was issued a summons for tresp...