Silverton is preparing for its biggest celebration of the year regardless of whether fireworks will fly. DeAnne Gallegos, spokesperson for the San Juan County Office of Emergency Management, said a to...

There was barely a trace of snow left on the towering gray peaks across the road from Dwight Mondragon’s weathered ranch house. It’s a home Mondragon inherited from his father; a house that was built ...

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...