In December, an avalanche east of Rico buried a snowmobiler who was saved by his companions, according to a recently released report by the Colorado Avalanche Information Center. On Dec. 16, two...

A large avalanche was caught on camera as it roared down Ajax Peak near Telluride about noon on Jan. 24. The slide released on the southeastern flank of the peak then crossed and covered Bridal...

The Dolores water and sewer systems are older but in good standing, according to a recent analysis by engineering firm SGM. Areas that need improvement were identified, and savings are needed to...

On Monday, the Dolores Public Lands Office and Canyons of the Ancients National Monument Visitor Center and Museum have reopened. Since Dec. 22, when the partial federal shutdown began, about 50...

Three years ago, Montezuma County began an economic development campaign to attract large-scale solar farms. And while there has been progress, hurdles remain. In 2015, county commissioners rolled...

The Montezuma County Colorado State University Extension office has started publishing a regular newsletter and has a new presence on social media. Extension Director Kacy Riedel said the office...

A drop in drought intensity for Montezuma County, combined with mountain snowpack tracking near 100 percent of average, bodes well for the 2019 irrigation season. The Four Corners area has been the...

The wild horses of the federally managed Spring Creek Basin herd in Disappointment Valley are blissfully unaware of the government shutdown, and have not been impacted, according to a volunteer....

The Dolores River Boating Advocates will have their annual river permit party on Jan. 25 from 6-10 p.m. at the Dolores Community Center. The event features films, food, drinks, a silent auction...

U.S. 491 has reopened north of Cortez following a closure due to adverse weather and hazardous driving conditions. Weather conditions have improved, and snowplow crews have sanded and plowed to...

The Montezuma County Board of Commissioners jumped into 2019 by welcoming newly elected member Jim Candelaria and new county administrator Shak Powers. Out of the gate, the commissioners and staff...