Cortez

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Storefront windows shot in downtown Cortez, causing $44,000 in damage

20 properties hit with BB gun or slingshot, police say

March 23, 2023

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U.S. Highway 550 mountain passes closed; no estimated time for reopening

Snowfall and rain expected until end of week in Southwest Colorado

March 21, 2023

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Sheriff, coroner investigate two deaths Saturday in Montezuma County

found dead off Road 29; man found off Road L

March 21, 2023

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Koehn Kuenzler prepares for Augusta Nationals youth championship

Dineh donates custom golf bag; event will be televised live on the Golf Channel April 2

March 20, 2023

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Scattered snowstorms expected throughout the week across Southwest Colorado

elevations likely to see more rain than snow

March 19, 2023

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Boy reported missing in Cortez found asleep at home

and citizens launched neighborhood search Friday afternoon

March 17, 2023

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Driver crashes into sinkhole north of Cortez

A culvert draining a draw became overwhelmed from snowmelt and two days of rain

March 16, 2023

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Woman pleads guilty in murder of man south of Cortez

Stipulated plea agreement proposes 24-year sentence; defendant’s sister also charged

March 15, 2023

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Jury finds defendant in fatal crash not guilty of homicide charges

Gabrielle Doctor involved in crash on Main Street that fatally injured Cortez man in May

March 14, 2023

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Mesa Verde National Park prefers to stabilize and reopen Spruce Tree House cliff dwelling

comment period open until April 10; ancient village was most visited in park before closing in 2015

March 10, 2023

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Author of new Bears Ears book will speak at Cortez library

Gulliford is a professor of history and environmental studies

March 9, 2023

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Cortez police warn of fake $5 bills in area

Counterfeit bills were discovered in cash deposits from local businesses

March 2, 2023

Community

Million Dollar Highway named to list of most dangerous roads in the U.S.

is ranked No. 2 by FindMyPlate; Florida takes top spot

February 28, 2023

Local News

More snow coming this week to Southwest Colorado

Durango has already doubled its snow totals from last winter; cold temperatures are expected to persist

February 27, 2023

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Highways reopen in Southwest Colorado after blizzard conditions pass

remove snow from high passes, U.S. 491 near Utah

February 24, 2023

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Whiteout snowstorm shuts down highways in Southwest Colorado

U.S. highways 491 and 550 have closures; Lizard Head and Wolf Creek passes closed

February 22, 2023

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Records show gaps in process after 18 dogs are euthanized in Cortez

highlights problem of dogs at large and management of a five-year case

February 20, 2023

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Cortez teacher, playwright found fatally shot in New Mexico

Keleher worked with Navajos and at Crow Canyon; suspect arrested

February 3, 2023

Education

Pueblo Community College welcomes Lisa Snyder as new executive dean

has worked in education for over 20 years

February 3, 2023

Community

Colorado teachers union backs LGBTQ+ inclusion in public schools

initiative comes after report says 85% of educators are not ‘out’ at school

February 3, 2023

Local News

Southwest Health System CEO resigns

Interim named to oversee Southwest Memorial Hospital operations

February 2, 2023

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Main Street Cortez perks up with a new coffee shop

Coffee House and Eatery restores popular community meeting place

January 31, 2023

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Jury finds Ronald J. Morosko guilty in fatal hunting incident

Defendant found guilty of criminally negligent homicide in death of Gregory Gabrisch; sentencing is March 31

January 25, 2023

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Jury hears closing arguments in Morosko hunting trial

Deliberations began Tuesday, will continue Wednesday

January 25, 2023