Increasing pressures on Colorado River water in New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE (AP) – Colorado River tributaries in New Mexico bring water to the alfalfa fields in the Four Corners and the forested hills of the Gila wilderness in the southwestern part of th...

Moth outbreak stresses trees in New Mexico forests

ALBUQUERQUE – An insect outbreak is believed to be causing conifer stands in some central New Mexico forests to lose their needles, further stressing trees amid an ongoing drought. Officials...

Cortez man sentenced to 14 years in prison for fentanyl distribution

Chad Blackmore operated out of his home near elementary school

Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance hires new executive director

Markleigh Swanson brings experience from Tucson gardens

Ute Mountain Ute Tribe awarded $2.9 million for first phase of new grocery store

Federal funding is part of the American Rescue Plan; new grocery will remedy Towaoc food desert

Three die in Jeep rollover near Ouray

Crash occurred Monday on Camp Bird Road

The Four Corners Back County Horsemen meeting will be Sept. 15

The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, Sept. 15, 6:30 p.m., at the Florida Grange (656 Highway 172 in Durango). Four Corners Back County Horsemen...

Third Thursdays’ season finale will feature Gasoline Lollipops

Third Thursdays in Montezuma Park are coming to an end. The final night will be on Sept. 15 and will feature a concert by Gasoline Lollipops. They are visiting Cortez fresh off the release o...

South Dakota tribes buy land near Wounded Knee massacre site

More than 200 Native Americans killed at Wounded Knee in 1890

Montezuma County public servant Tim Lanier dies unexpectedly

Pleasant View rancher served on Cortez school board, was Stockman of the Year, ran for county commission

A new mosquito is stalking New Mexico. Is the state ready?

Climate change creates a hospitable environment as United Nations warns of potential for disease spread

New CEO outlines plans, management style for Southwest Memorial Hospital

Gentry seeks top 20 rural rating for hospital; leadership switching from authoritarian to participative