It’s a time of transition at the Cortez planning and building department, as officials consider updating the city’s building codes, alongside other changes for builders. The city has operated under...

The Dolores High School Class of 2017 was half the size of last year’s graduating class, but the seniors who received diplomas Saturday didn’t let that diminish their sense of accomplishment....

The Cortez Farmers Market will begin on Saturday with more registered vendors than last year and plenty of food, crafts and live music produced in Montezuma County. This year, 42 vendors have...

The Bridge Emergency Shelter has received a grant to start off its fundraising campaign for a new location. On Tuesday, the shelter staff sent out a news release to announce they had received a...

The Cortez Golf Advisory Board plans to install a flight of steps at the ninth hole tee box on Conquistador Golf Course this summer, following complaints by players.Greenskeeper Russ Grover said,...

For the 10 seniors who walked across the stage at Dove Creek High School on Thursday night, graduation meant saying goodbye to more than just a school. The school gym was crowded with the grads’...

During its meeting on Tuesday, the Cortez City Council approved a new employee health insurance plan with higher upfront costs, which they hope will save money in the long run.Human resources...

A Region 9 analyst focused on an upside of the county’s “distressed” economy during a recent report to the Cortez City Council: Tax help is available. Laura Lewis Marchino, executive director of...

The city of Cortez is asking area business owners to get permits if they want to keep their more colorful outdoor signs. Planning and building director Sam Proffer sent out a letter to several...

Several members of the Cortez city government spent the first Colorado Public Lands Day celebrating the town’s own public lands legacy. The historic preservation board held its annual Historic...

Several businesses hoping to move into Cortez or expand their operations will bring their plans before the city council at its 7:30 p.m. meeting on Tuesday. The agenda includes a public hearing for...