Despite rumors, Denkai Animal Sanctuary director says they are still open

Denkai has lost $20,000 of monthly revenue the past few months

Southwest Memorial Hospital gears up for National Hospital Week

Events are being organized to celebrate health care workers

Fenceline Cider Taproom to host Montezuma Rising, a celebration of community

The event is being organized by Durango Desert Child Music band member Zachary Carr

Southwest Memorial honors veteran nurse with OR dedication

Lil Bostrom has been a nurse in the community for 48 years

Cortez raises starting pay and offers incentives to attract part-time and seasonal staff

Incentives are based on hours worked, referrals and more

Meet-and-greet for Cortez library director candidates is May 9

National search for a director produces three candidates

Cortez group wins international quilting competition

Cortez-based group created a quilt based on the cliff palaces at Mesa Verde

Tiny home lots to open June 1

Animas Mountain Estates, 90 Animas View Drive, will have tiny home lots available to rent beginning June 1. Applicants’ homes must meet the city regulations for tiny homes and various lot si...

Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office to receive grant to help locate missing individuals

Grant will help train two more drone pilots in the sheriff’s office

Solar panel installation at Montezuma County Fairgrounds completed

The project has been in the works since 2019

City of Cortez approves implementation of turf replacement program

Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis

Mountain Range Fitness’s ‘Built for Life’ program helps participants accomplish their goals

Individuals in the program shared that it has impacted their lives for the better