Cortez

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Candidates for House Districts 58 and 59 to attend forum in Cortez

Oct. 25 event sponsored by San Juan Basin Farm Bureau

October 17, 2022

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Cortez considers allowing food trucks in business district

calls for permit for a 90-day stay; special events also permitted

October 13, 2022

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Federico gets two years in prison for shooting near Cortez school

allegedly shot woman as women fought at home near Kemper Elementary

September 27, 2022

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Jury trial for man accused in Cortez shooting is canceled

Defendant enters guilty plea as part of deal with prosecutors

September 26, 2022

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Jury trial set for shooting incident in Cortez

shot in the leg during altercation; standoff ensued, and school was evacuated

September 23, 2022

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Classic race cars stop in Cortez for charity event

Colorado Grand tour features pre-1960 race cars, donates to Piñon Project

September 22, 2022

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Cortez Fly-In showcases aviation services, flight schools

house Sept. 17 at municipal airport features plane and helicopter tours

September 19, 2022

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Plea deal offered in vehicular homicide case

accepted, defendant would serve six years in jail for death of Dolores man

September 16, 2022

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Cortez man sentenced to 14 years in prison for fentanyl distribution

Blackmore operated out of his home near elementary school

September 14, 2022

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Montezuma County public servant Tim Lanier dies unexpectedly

Pleasant View rancher served on Cortez school board, was Stockman of the Year, ran for county commission

September 13, 2022

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Montezuma County court seals case of bondsman shooting

bondsman Clint Simmons shot fugitive Freedom Anderson

August 27, 2022

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Boy hit in lighted crosswalk on South Broadway in Cortez

in U.S. government vehicle issued three citations; boy suffered injuries

August 22, 2022

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New Montezuma-Cortez principal resigns, cites contract dispute and pushback

Graves advocated for closing campus, stricter rules and more discipline

August 16, 2022

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Charges filed against juvenile in death of Cortez woman

was found stabbed at home on Road L; District Attorney files petition to try defendant as adult

August 15, 2022

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Navajo Code Talker Samuel Sandoval dies; 3 left from group

Sandoval relayed coded message about Japanese surrender

July 31, 2022

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Montezuma County and hospital face lawsuit after inmate dies

complaint alleges negligent care of Kelroy Newman, who had a high blood alcohol content and facial injuries

July 26, 2022

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Forecast calls for rain in Durango and Cortez

the monsoonal pattern won’t be enough to break the drought

July 26, 2022

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Mesa Verde fire nearly under control; lightning sparks others

helps with fire danger, but risk is still high, officials say

July 25, 2022

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Second suspect faces murder charge in death of uncle south of Cortez

Lori Ahasteen is arrested for first-degree murder, held on $1 million bond

July 22, 2022

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Coronavirus spikes in Southwest Colorado, but vaccines reduce severity

Montezuma and La Plata counties have high vaccination rate

July 18, 2022

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Heat dome set to scorch Southwest Colorado

and dry weather will replace rains this weekend

July 8, 2022

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Fire destroys home east of Cortez; two pets die

Residents escape unharmed

July 4, 2022

Sports

Colorado’s outdoor industry knows it could be more inclusive

industry acknowledges that there’s a large population that doesn’t feel included

July 1, 2022

Local News

Rain showers in late June dampen fire threat in Southwest Colorado

Arrival of monsoons offers hope, but fire officials remain on guard

June 27, 2022