The Norwood Post

08/15/2025

Hi, everyone. You might have noticed there aren't any new newspapers today around town. The press had some major mechanical issues yesterday, so the newspapers will be delivered this afternoon/evening. We apologize for the delay!

08/01/2025

Disclaimer: This story contains details about crimes against children

06/13/2025

Safety Announcement - Alta Lakes Road Closure. The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests' Norwood Ranger District announced that Alta Lakes Road (R32) will be closed starting on June 13th due to deteriorating road conditions. The GMUG will be working in conjunction with San Miguel County Road and Bridge staff to widen and stabilize the roadbed in the coming weeks. For more information, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/gmug/newsroom/releases/safety-announcement-alta-lakes-road-closure.

Public vehicular traffic is prohibited but foot and bike traffic will be permitted. Emergency response may be delayed.

06/13/2025

The historic Lone Cone Saloon in Norwood caught fire early Tuesday morning.

05/16/2025

05/16/2025

David ‘Moose’ Gallegos has been with the United Parcel Service (UPS) long enough to see the kids on his routes grow up and start families of their own.

01/03/2025

Here's a look back at what made headlines in 2024.

The Norwood Town Hall shutdown, suspected cattle rustling and petition to halt the Dolores Canyons National Monument were just some of the biggest news stories of the past year. The

08/17/2024

08/09/2024

08/09/2024

A committee spearheaded by Norwood Sanitation District member Kerry Welch filed a petition this week to recall Mayor Candy Meehan, echoing reasons stated by some community members during recent town

08/02/2024

❗❗ Wildfire Alert!❗❗
A wildfire is currently burning in the West End of Montrose County, northeast of Nucla, covering an estimated 200 acres. The fire is not contained and is moving northeast. Montrose County Deputies, Nucla Fire, Naturita Fire, Norwood Fire, BLM, San Miguel County Sheriff’s Deputies, Montrose County Road and Bridge, and CSP are on the scene with heavy aircraft. Please avoid 25 Mesa Road and yield to emergency vehicles. Additionally, do not fly drones, as they interfere with firefighting efforts.