Cortez

Hundreds of dead fish have washed up on the shores of McPhee Reservoir near Dolores. Fishermen reported the fish die-off Friday morning in the two retainment ponds that border the town. A tour of...

Ute Mountain Ute tribal members are seeking an investigation into the tribe’s finances and are calling for more government transparency. They are circulating a petition for a referendum that calls...

“American Roots” is the theme of the upcoming Four States Agricultural Expo on March 17-19 at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds. Every year, the event grows, and this year is no different, said...

U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton denounced “regulatory overreach” by the federal government on matters of water and public lands in a speech at a Southwest Colorado Livestock Association meeting at the Elks...

This spring you could be enjoying dinner and wine outside in downtown Cortez. The Cortez City Council recently approved a local law allowing businesses, nonprofits and others to serve food and...

Grants through the Southwest Colorado Early Childhood Collaborative have helped more parents find licensed child care for their infants and toddlers. In the first year, the grants have helped child...

A new outdoor gear store has opened in downtown Cortez. Colorado Love Outdoors sells camping, boating and hiking gear, plus skateboards and blading equipment. Owners Jeff Mobley and Michelle...

The Bureau of Land Management has withdrawn a proposed oil and gas lease sale over concerns that it was too close to McPhee dam, officials say. Parcel 7379 is a 720-acre piece of private land with...

A new San Juan National Forest recreation site analysis proposes some closures and improvements for the Dolores Ranger District. The Forest Service is looking for operators at the Aspen Guard...