The Montezuma County Board of Commissioners approved a plan to reduce the amount of non-native Russian olive trees in the county. Commissioners Keenan Ertel and James Lambert voted for the program,...

Dozens of locals and their dogs dressed up for the 15th annual For Pet’s Sake Humane Society Cortez Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day. “It looks like more than last year,” said Marian Rohman. “The...

The spirit of community and appreciation of good food shined through a winter rain at the annual community Thanksgiving meal in Cortez on Thursday. More than 30 volunteers served up 300 meals to...

A road to popular ruins on two local national monuments has been closed while officials seek an alternative access point that avoids private property. It was discovered in July that Bureau of Land...

The historic McElmo Flume No. 6 has been officially saved after seven years of fundraising and restoration work. The community is invited to a ribbon-cutting that will feature local and state...

A travel management plan recently approved by the San Juan National Forest for the Dolores Valley now faces a second lawsuit — this time from environmentalists and Dunton Hot Springs. The Rico-West...

A worn-out, 40-year old bridge on Road N is in the planning stages for replacement. The steel bridge over Alkali Canyon has significant corrosion and erosion problems, said Rob Englehart, Montezuma...

For five years, Montezuma County Administrator Melissa Brunner has been the captain of the ship, guiding the county through smooth and rough waters. But now she will get on board with...

Local waste haulers told the Montezuma County Board of Commissioners and the landfill manager that a recycling program and steep increase in disposal fees will be a challenge for their businesses....

Operators of a dog breeding business on Granath Mesa north of Dolores will attempt to mitigate noise issues that are bothering some neighbors. The Montezuma County Board of Commissioners delayed a...

Republican Jim Candelaria, a local hemp promoter, builder and retired firefighter, has been elected to the Montezuma County commission. During Tuesday’s election, Candelaria earned 4,754 votes over...