Blood types aren’t just a human trait — animals have them too, and they play a critical role in wildlife rescue, veterinary care, and conservation efforts across the natural world.

A new Colorado poll finds independent voters distrust both parties, want more moderation, and are most concerned about housing costs, taxes, and polarization.

Mild temperatures and low winds should make for a good weekend outside, but riders and hikers should watch for muddy sections and respect seasonal trail closures.

The Montezuma-Cortez Re-1 School Board is going to seek outside legal counsel to review the contracts for the outgoing and incoming district superintendents.

The Christmas Bird Count returns on December 14, with official counts at Bears Ears, Cortez, and Durango. Volunteers of all experience levels are invited to help track winter bird populations across the region.

A federal magistrate has dismissed former Mesa County clerk Tina Peters’ request to be released on bond while she appeals her 2024 conviction. Peters, serving a nine-year sentence related to illegal access to county voting machines, argued federal issues warranted intervention. The judge ruled that state appeals must be completed first, noting that any potential First Amendment errors could be addressed in state court.

Ranchers in Colorado are frustrated by the Trump administration's recent decisions on beef imports and say they are creating uncertainty in the market that's bad for business.

Across the U.S., women are having fewer babies. In the first of a three-part series about falling birth rates, Evelyn Perry talks about her decision not to have kids.

A new report warns that shrinking national monuments could endanger drinking water for 13 million Americans by exposing protected rivers and streams to mining and drilling.

Rain in November and snow this month have improved the precipitation situation in Montezuma County. And Montezuma County Commissioner Jim Candelaria has been named as the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award from the nonprofit group Colorado Counties, Inc.