The International Chess Federation’s Grand Swiss tournament qualifies the top two finishers for two of the eight spots in the Candidates Tournament. Eight players then compete for the chance to challe...

During Tuesday’s Montezuma-Cortez school board meeting, the resignation of Superintendent Tom Burris was announced, a school board member was appointed for District C, the complaint regarding Judge Ia...

For many, the experience of going to jail is a nightmare. For an extensive number of women booked into the La Plata County Jail between 2019 and 2024, that nightmare is one they’ve been unable to wak...

Volleyball Saturday: M-CHS 3, Cedaredge 1 The Panthers (9-5, 1-1 3A IML) extended their winning streak to three with a four-set victory over the Bruins. Second-year head coach Danielle Waltman’s ...

CORTEZ – Benefiting from ideal conditions and a supportive home crowd, the Montezuma-Cortez High School cross-country teams made the most of their annual home meet. Weaving around the soccer fields an...

WASHINGTON – With his campaign for governor well underway, Sen. Michael Bennet says he is still “full steam ahead” in Congress. He announced his decision to run for governor in April, in part because ...

Sept. 22 marks a major milestone in the history of the United States Peace Corps. On this day in 1961, President John F. Kennedy signed into law the original Peace Corps Act, which formally authorized...

Last week was a difficult week for Colorado – and for our country. The ache of gun violence is persistent nationally, and another school has been impacted by this inexplicable harm. Amid these challen...

WASHINGTON – The Treasury Department is moving closer to making President Donald Trump's “no tax on tips” promise a reality. But new guidance released Friday narrows the number of tipped workers who w...

Local voices make all the difference. Region 9 Economic Development District, as part of its economic development strategy conducted every two years, is seeking community input through a well-being su...