Tobie Baker
Position: Staff reporter

Becker appointed to Town Board

Darrel Ellis to be memoralized

Republicans coming up empty in search for caucus site

Furse announces re-election bid as DA

Outdoor dining proposal for downtown inches forward

A proposal to allow downtown bars and restaurants the ability to provide outdoor dining opportunities inched forward this week. Officially presented to the Cortez City Council on ...

State: U.S. 160 spill site poses no health risk

State advises “corrective action” be taken

Children’s advocates plan robust lobby effort in Denver

For child advocates, childhood care, health and education are top priorities during the 2016 legislative session. The Colorado General Assembly convened last week. During the 120-...

Sanitation officials blame sewer problem on inmate flushing habits

Ramen packages clog system

Sheriff rolls out Pay My Jailer debt-collection service

Inmate debt surpasses $300K

Cortez man’s court fight over privacy fence delayed

Last week, municipal officials agreed to stay a trial stemming from a code enforcement violation issued to a South Madison Street property owner in June. Outside of City Hall, Joe...

Cash, pot reported stolen in armed home invasion

Heroin, meth seized in unrelated sting

City to consider downtown outdoor dining, drinking

City officials are expected to review a draft ordinance on Tuesday night that would allow downtown businesses to offer outdoor dining and alcohol consumption. According to the pro...

Cortez man convicted in Friday the 13th knife fight

Cortez man convicted in Friday the 13th knife fight

Hearings stayed for ex-Marshal Cox

Judge Lawrence recuses herself in Cortez; defender withdraws in Durango