Two motorcyclists were killed in separate crashes in less than 24 hours Wednesday and Thursday in La Plata County. The first crash occurred about 8:20 p.m. Wednesday on Camino del Rio where the highwa...

Colorado is a state that takes pride in its quality of life – our mountains, outdoor culture and thriving communities. But there is a quieter crisis that has been building in Southwest Colorado and ac...

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect the cancellation of a planned Tuesday screening of “Two Spirits” at the Sunflower Theatre in Cortez. The Sunflower Theatre in Cortez has canc...

Nebraska-based Ag Valley Co-op has welcomed Dolores’ Brooklyn Lee to its group of 2026 summer interns. Lee, a senior studying agricultural leadership at Fort Hays State University in Kansas, will be w...

On its bulletin boards and newsletters, the Mancos Public Library reflects a flourishing institution, partnering with local organizations for fundraising and hosting youth programs, yoga and music eve...

New commercial and residential building projects in Cortez will be required to accommodate solar energy, high efficiency electric appliances and electric vehicles. Cortez City Council approved the req...

Montezuma County Commissioners decided against issuing an emergency declaration for fire danger Tuesday, although they did weigh the option against warnings the area has several days ahead where dry f...

With Cortez Parks and Recreation expecting to deplete their limited irrigation water supply by early July, City Council approved plans to supplement city parks with potable water. During its meeting T...

DENVER – With the final exclamation point on the 2025-26 athletic calendar, CHSAA released its all-state baseball teams as another high school athletic season closed its final chapter. Among the honor...

Drivers traveling to Towaoc, Cortez or Cortez Municipal Airport may be delayed along U.S. Highway 491 with stops lasting anywhere from 15 to 30 minutes as road work continues through Friday. Cars back...