Cortez

Thursday through Saturday, the Ute Mountain Roundup rodeo thrilled a packed grandstands at the Montezuma County Fairground to see cowboys and cowgirls perform at a high level. As steers were...

The 89th annual Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo offers a chance for wranglers, bull riders and even young mutton busters to prove their mettle. But it’s also a celebration of community, of time-honored...

Colorado has implemented new restaurant inspection regulations that took effect Jan. 1. The Colorado Retail Food Establishment Rules and Regulations are based on a national standard for retail food...

Cortez residents lined Montezuma Avenue early Saturday afternoon for an annual tradition: the Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo Parade. The parade included floats and marchers alike. Businesses and local...

Rivers in Southwest Colorado on Saturday again approached flood stage as warm weather sent snowmelt downstream overnight. The National Weather Service on Saturday issued flood advisories for the...

After hundreds of miles on the road and dozens of hours behind the steering wheel, Coleman, Texas natives Brent Arnold and Walt Arnold arrived in Cortez on June 7 to participate in the second night...

At the Frazier Shows carnival Friday night, friends and family had fun socializing and taking thrill rides with names like Cliff Hanger, Freak Out, Starship and Vertigo. This is the 24th year...

As part of a financial turnaround, Crow Canyon Archaeological Center announced an 18 percent cut in administrative staff this week. In January, the education and research campus west of Cortez saw...

The first night of the annual Ute Mountain Roundup was filled with contests for all ages, plenty of clown banter and a memorable tribute to fallen heroes. The rodeo at the Montezuma County...

For the 89th time in its rich and storied history, the Ute Mountain Roundup kicked off with the type memorable moments and family-first atmosphere that have made it one of Cortez’s most popular...

After initial research, informal surveys, and brainstorming sessions for a new convention center in Montezuma County, it is now time for a feasibility study, according to a small group of...