Mayor Rachel Medina, elected in 2022, announced her resignation Tuesday during the Cortez City Council meeting, ending her tenure two years early. The seat will be filled in the upcoming city election...

Chief Judge Todd J. Plewe on Friday reduced the bond for Rachel Leonard, a Cortez woman charged with first-degree murder in the 2022 death of her 5-year-old daughter, Annika Sandoval. The judge cited ...

Ezekiel Whiskers was sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to illegally possessing a gun as a convicted felon. Whiskers was the confirmed shooter in a September incident near Good Sam...

Public health officials surveyed the lived experiences of residents in 2024 to assess real-life health issues facing the community today. Montezuma County residents say poor mental health, substance u...

Montezuma County officials will host a town hall Monday evening to engage residents, seek community input and answer questions. The meeting will be held at the Pleasant View Fire Station, 15235 Road C...

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren delivered the third annual People’s State of the Nation on Tuesday at Shiprock High School’s Chieftain Pit, providing updates on administration projects and signing ...

The San Juan College Native American Center invites students, families and community members to gather for two evenings dedicated to a Navajo practice. On Wednesday, Jan. 28, the center will host a Na...

A family that sought legal asylum in the United States before their hopes were dashed by federal immigration enforcement in October has reunited in their home country of Colombia. Fernando Jaramillo-S...

With the 2026 legislative session starting in just a few days, I’ve been making the most of my time with my family before heading off to Denver. I’ve also had a series of meetings with constituents, i...