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Day 3: Morosko defense asserts faulty investigation of fatal hunting shooting

Psychologist testifies defendant’s mental ability was impaired after traumatic shooting incident

January 23, 2023

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Day 2: Prosecutors present case that Morosko mistook bowhunter for elk

Defense cites statements by Morosko that he and partner saw an elk

January 21, 2023

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New trial begins in Cortez after mistrial in fatal hunting case

bowhunter was fatally shot by a muzzleloader hunter from Pennsylvania in San Juan National Forest

January 19, 2023

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New trial in hunting death is delayed by weather, loss of key witness

snowed-in jurors don’t make it to court; mistrial request denied

January 18, 2023

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Southwest Memorial Hospital upgrades on hold

interest rates delay $23 million in projects, including new emergency department and expanded surgery suites

January 16, 2023

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Kelly Gregory finds a home base for her restaurant and coffee shop

Kelly’s Kitchen opens in Dolores after delighting locals with popular food truck

January 13, 2023

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New trial for Morosko to begin Jan. 17 in Montezuma County

from Pennsylvania charged in death of bowhunter from Texas

January 5, 2023

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Snow improves skiing and snowbiking trails

Juan Mountain snowpack goes above average

January 3, 2023

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Update: Snow closes Mesa Verde National Park for second day in a row

Slide-offs occur throughout Montezuma County, sheriff says; Ute Mountain Ute government offices closed from weather

January 2, 2023

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Southwest Regional Law Enforcement Academy graduates 11 cadets on Saturday

Professionalism and public perception of law enforcement, continued education were themes at ceremony in Mancos

December 10, 2022

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Trailer reported stolen from Mesa Verde is recovered

tips aided law enforcement investigation; valuable contents still missing

December 7, 2022

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Investigators seek information on missing trailer from Mesa Verde National Park

Construction equipment in trailer valued at $40,000; was part of road project clearing hazardous rocks

December 1, 2022

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Collision of semitrailer and pickup on U.S. 491 causes injuries

Highway closed at County Road N for two hours; man flown to St. Mary’s Medical Center

November 30, 2022

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Fire engulfs vacant building in south Cortez

injuries reported; cause is suspicious and under investigation, officials said

November 26, 2022

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Thanksgiving meals served to-go at Cortez community dinner

Deliveries made to homebound; volunteer effort increases

November 24, 2022

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Charter bus plunges off Colorado 145 near Ophir

Highway will be closed Monday for recovery; there were no passengers or injuries

November 18, 2022

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BLM seeks help in case of stolen fence in Canyons of Ancients

ripped from the ground on national monument; was installed to reclaim an oil and gas well pad

November 18, 2022

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Mesa Verde National Park cancels popular luminaria event

construction, lack of staff hampered effort

November 17, 2022

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Wildlife agency seeks public help on poached desert bighorn

ram was illegally shot between Gateway and Grand Junction near the Gunnison River

November 2, 2022

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Two women killed in head-on crash south of Cortez on U.S. Highway 160

hit deer and crossed into oncoming lane, according to Colorado State Patrol

October 24, 2022

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Early morning storms bring snow to San Juan Mountains

Lake reports close to 5 inches of snow noon Sunday; winds hit Cortez

October 24, 2022

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U.S. Rep. Boebert plans visit to Cortez and Ute Mountain Ute Tribe

Congresswoman will discuss land protection and drug trafficking, and honor the life of Tim Lanier

October 20, 2022

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Region 9 seeks $60 million for ‘middle mile’ fiber-optic line in Southwest Colorado

Attorney General Phil Weiser says regional effort and strict oversight needed to land federal funds

October 20, 2022

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Posters honor Native American workers at Mesa Verde National Park

laborers played pivotal role in early construction; work program recruits Indigenous workers for stabilization projects

October 19, 2022