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State trooper halts wrong-way driver east of Cortez

2026/04/23

A Colorado State Patrol trooper used what’s called a tactical vehicle intervention, or TVI, on April 8 east of Cortez to halt a Jeep Gladiator traveling the wrong way along Highway 160.

Commissioners voice concerns over water, weather, wildfire outlook

2026/04/21

The weather, wildfire, and water outlook for the months ahead drew concerned comments from the Montezuma County commissioners at their meeting Tuesday.

Congressional action raises concerns about Grand Staircase-Escalante; Glen Canyon waters pose hazard

2026/04/17

Passage of a measure overturning a mining ban in a Minnesota wilderness area is raising concerns among environmentalists about its possible ramifications for the Four Corners. And the ongoing drought in the Four Corners is affecting conditions at a popular tourist attraction.

Last month's weather constitutes 'March madness'

2026/04/14

March madness is a good description for last month’s climate in Cortez, according to longtime local weather observer Jim Andrus.

Cortez campaign mailer raises disclosure questions

2026/04/13

A campaign mailer sent to Cortez voters ahead of the city council election is raising questions about whether it meets Colorado disclosure requirements.

Students with Youth Leadership Council suggest resuming lunch clubs in Re-1 schools

2026/04/09

Students with the Youth Leadership Council recommended restoring lunch clubs to schools in District Re-1 at a school-board workshop Tuesday.

Commissioners nix sponsorship of summer food program for children

2026/04/07

The Montezuma County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday not to have the county sponsor and seek a grant for a summer lunch program for local children.

Montezuma County housing market slows heading into spring

2026/04/07

Home sales in Montezuma County are slowing this spring, giving buyers more negotiating power as high costs continue to limit affordability.

Commissioners voice concerns over idea of health department sponsoring food program

2026/04/03

The Montezuma County commissioners voiced reluctance Monday to giving the go-ahead to the county’s sponsoring a summer lunch program for local children.

Southwest Health System is in decent financial shape, but long-term outlook is concerning

2026/04/02

The finances of Southwest Health System in Montezuma County have been on something of a roller-coaster ride.

Cortez sees festive rally on No Kings day

2026/03/31

Approximately 750 people gathered in Cortez’s Veterans Park on Saturday for the third No Kings rally against the policies of the Trump administration.

Cortez ballot questions are analyzed at forum

2026/03/27

Cortez voters are being asked to decide four ballot questions in addition to choosing candidates for five open seats in the April 7 municipal election. City manager Drew Sanders explained the questions at a forum Thursday before a handful of people.

Navajo Nation states formal opposition to SAVE America Act

2026/03/26

The Navajo Nation has come out in formal opposition to the SAVE America Act, saying it would disproportionately affect Navajo voters and other indigenous tribal communities nationwide.

Spring tourism begins to take shape around Mesa Verde, with some early uncertainties

2026/03/26

Hotels and tourism businesses near Mesa Verde report early spring bookings, while park construction and shifting travel patterns shape the season outlook.

Rise of data centers in the Southwest raises concerns

2026/03/24

Do you use ChatGPT? Do you talk to Siri on your phone? If so, you’ve helped fuel the rise in data centers. Now, the energy-hungry, water-thirsty centers are coming to places in the Southwest, including the lands of native peoples.