Cortez

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Brown water stirs ‘mini-insurrection’ at jail in Cortez

line project stirs up sediment in pipes to Montezuma County Detention Center

June 25, 2022

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Update: Mountain lion is found hiding in Cortez backyard

and Wildlife monitors situation; residents urged to keep pets and kids indoors

June 24, 2022

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June rains top monthly normals in Southwest Colorado

Moisture improves fire and rafting conditions, could signal early start to monsoon

June 24, 2022

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The Bridge shelter in Cortez cuts hours as costs rise

Shelter houses up to 41 residents; demand spikes as housing costs rise

June 20, 2022

Regional News

Cortez council approves July Fourth fireworks show

Corners Community Band will perform; residents urged to not set off personal fireworks because of fire danger

June 16, 2022

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Century plant shows off spectacular bloom in Cortez

Slow-growing agave puts up flower once in 8 to 30 years, then dies

June 14, 2022

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Fun times at the Ute Mountain Roundup rodeo in Cortez

Ute Mountain Roundup rodeo on Thursday night at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride

June 11, 2022

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Everest team sets a standard. Is the next generation watching?

Full Circle Everest team included Denverite Thomas Moore, Lafayette teacher Eddie Taylor and Cortez leader Philip Henderson

June 7, 2022

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Ute Mountain Rodeo kicks off at Montezuma County Fairgrounds this week

Three-night event features professional competitors, country music and Rob Yates Memorial Cowboy Golf Tournament

June 7, 2022

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Man arrested after pursuit from New Mexico to Mancos

also arrested in separate car after pursuit

June 6, 2022

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Arizona man faces charge of vehicular homicide after motorcyclist dies in Cortez crash

driver faces charges; motorcyclist airlifted to hospital

June 4, 2022

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Towaoc man pleads guilty to vehicular homicide charge

House faces up to 14 years in prison for death of his passenger

May 31, 2022

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Boutique Air flight from Phoenix diverted to Cortez airport

landed safely after reported ‘pressurization issue’; no passengers aboard

May 26, 2022

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Residential gas bills to jump 26% next month in Southwest Colorado

Volatility in energy markets created by pandemic and war in Ukraine are behind the rise

May 21, 2022

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Mesa Verde National Park works to save famous cliff dwelling from weakened arch

Sandstone bridge above Spruce Tree House has needed stabilization work in the past

May 13, 2022

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Man stabbed in apparent bar fight in Cortez

believe victim knew suspect, but no name was given

May 12, 2022

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Man arrested after foot chase by sheriff deputy south of Cortez

Suspect was tased during pursuit; he faces various charges

May 6, 2022

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Meet Rachel Medina, Cortez’s new mayor

Colorado native has a degree in geology and enjoys volunteering and her job as GIS specialist

May 5, 2022

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Cortez man leads historic Everest expedition

Henderson heads first all-Black team to attempt the summit

May 5, 2022

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Woman gets two years for Cortez police chase and crash that injured 3 people

Collision on South Broadway occurred after a high-speed chase from Mancos through Cortez

May 4, 2022

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Cortez police arrest juvenile on suspicion of gun offenses

Incident occurred in Veterans Park in Cortez

April 30, 2022

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Deaths at Cortez home ruled a murder-suicide

motive has been determined; phone of suspect being analyzed for clues

April 29, 2022

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Three deaths at Cortez motel blamed on fentanyl use

Alcohol was a contributing factor; triple fatality is one of many group deaths cited in DEA warning

April 26, 2022

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‘Fire weather watch’ issued for much of Southwest Colorado

quality could decline as smoke drifts this way from Arizona and New Mexico

April 25, 2022