The San Juan National Forest would like to remind people of the serious risk posed by lightning, especially in the high country during summer. The following are some common myths and facts about...

A Montezuma County native and Montezuma-Cortez High School graduate was involved in a major scientific breakthrough earlier this winter — the discovery of gravitational waves.Margot Phelps helped...

The enthusiasm that Cortez author Liesl Ungnade has for the New Mexico backcountry is contagious. Her new book, “Guide to the New Mexico Mountains,” ignites an urge to head out and climb a peak,...

Drive north on scenic Colorado Highway 145 past legacy ranches on the Dolores River, and you’ll find a new destination in the mountain town of Rico – a restored mining and railroad museum that...

On Monday, the Montezuma County commission approved Jaynes Corp. as the general contractor for the new combined courthouse project, and set a guaranteed maximum price of $8,268,783. The...

Residents who want to vote in the Republican or Democratic primaries have until 7 p.m. Tuesday to cast their ballots.There are three contested races on the GOP ballot, and one on the Democratic...

Firefighters continued this weekend to manage the Long Draw fire, which was caused by a lightning strike east of the Dolores-Norwood Road about 20 miles north of Dolores. U.S. Forest Service...

The 2016 Montezuma County Fair – July 29 to Aug. 6 – is bringing in new events and encouraging more participation from the general public. “We’re looking for a better turnout, and want the...