Wildfire breaks out on Ute Mountain Ute land

Air attack dropping retardant; no structures threatened

How to water when you’re away

Mulch works for a while, but a watering system works better over time

Online farmers market cuts out middleman in La Plata, Montezuma counties

General manager of Southwest Farm Fresh Cooperative is pushing for programs that support food justice

With Rio Grande reduced to a trickle, river managers brace for more drying

BERNALILLO, N.M. – Triple digit temperatures and a fickle monsoon season have combined with decades of persistent drought to put one of North America’s longest rivers in its most precarious ...

Second suspect faces murder charge in death of uncle south of Cortez

Tanya Lori Ahasteen is arrested for first-degree murder, held on $1 million bond

Montezuma-Cortez High School gets new principal

Thomas Graves taking over at the helm

Low flow, warm water trigger fishing limits in Southwest Colorado

Anglers asked to fish only in the morning on Dolores, Animas and San Juan Rivers

Early monsoon helps vegetation ahead of foraging season

La Plata County bear sightings have been on pace with last year’s numbers

Colorado BMX champion’s custom bike stolen last weekend

Kaden Chandler says theft affects his ability to coach youth riders

Demolition Derby drivers question La Plata County age requirements

Those behind wheel must be at least 18 for liability reasons

The gun regulations adopted in Colorado in the wake of the Aurora theater shooting

Since the attack 10 years ago, no fewer than 10 statewide changes to gun policy have been adopted in Colorado

Sheriff investigates suspicious deaths of two dogs near Cortez

Not enough evidence for criminal charges, says Sheriff Steve Nowlin; case remains open