Cortez, CO

Dozens of abortion rights supporters gathered in Cortez over the weekend. The Ute Pass Fire broke out late Friday afternoon a few miles northeast of Durango, but is at least 80% contained.

The seven Colorado River Basin States and stakeholders are engaging to replace an important document with a long name: The 2007 Interim Guidelines for Lower Basin Shortages and the Coordinated Operations for Lake Powell and Lake Mead. These Interim Guidelines are set to expire in 2026. Over the past year,...

The Ute Mountain Ute tribe is raising money to open a grocery store on its reservation. Federal COVID-19 waivers for free school lunch will end when the school year is over. Summer water restrictions in Cortez take effect on Sunday and will remain in place until September 15.

This week's news roundup touches on Cortez Historical Preservation Day tours, beginning farmer classes at the Old Fort, and where you can find a firewood permit. This story is sponsored by TruWest Auto Outlet and FASTSIGNS. The annual historical tour of Cortez will feature 10 buildings that made history. Beginning...

As director of the Methodist Thrift Store in Cortez, Kelly Ayers saw firsthand how many perfectly good, but used clothing wound up in the landfill. She decided to do something about it! This story is sponsored by the law firm of Downs, McDonough, Cowan and Foley and Keesee Motors. Where...