Every year, the Fourth of July is a time of celebration for America, and the city of Cortez is no exception. This year’s celebration is set to include live music, a car show, food trucks, and a dazzli...

Sunday, June 9 9:14 p.m. A man was arrested on suspicion of DUI, DUI per se, and failure to maintain lane in the 2700 block of E. Main St. Monday, June 10 8:41 a.m. An officer took a report of fraud ...

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis did not answer directly when asked Friday whether he agreed with a growing chorus of voices in the Democratic Party that say President Joe Biden should withdraw from the 2024...

Two separate federal lawsuits in Colorado allege wage theft by Frontier and United Airlines – including that Frontier employees worked up to 16-hour days without required breaks or overtime, and that ...

Multiple Southwest Colorado celebrations will usher in Independence Day, complete with games, food, music and fireworks. Here is a look at upcoming Fourth of July festivities. Cortez The city of ...

A month after nonprofit SHIELD616 hosted its eighth annual Tour De Shield bike ride, the Cortez Police Department learned it will receive 30 “rifle rated” patrol carrier vests from Angel Armor through...

The shiny object appeared last week. From a distance, it’s a tall, svelte, sparkling glint. You’ll know you’re close when you see a bunch of cars parked on the side of the road behind the Morning Fres...

Thursday, June 6 12:05 p.m. A deputy took a report for the issuance of a writ of restitution at 513 S. Beech St. Wednesday, June 12 7:05 p.m. A man was arrested on a warrant in the 25000 block of Roa...

DOLORES – Most nights, Joe Rowell Park in Dolores serves as the backdrop for a cacophony of pinging bats and dugout chatter from youth baseball teams of all ages. With the return of high school baseba...

This November, a ballot measure for a public safety sales tax will directly benefit the Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office, if passed, and would help provide vital funds to the underfunded agency after...