Cortez

Local News

Garage and home catch fire in Cortez

Residents escape without injury at North Henry Street residence

April 23, 2022

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Cortez urged to stop using single-use plastic bags

Earth Day, reusable bags will be handed out at grocery stores

April 20, 2022

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Brush fires ignite around Montezuma County

Largest was 4-acre uncontrolled burn; others started by welding spark, kids playing with matches, sheriff says

April 9, 2022

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Jury convicts Cortez man for drug distribution

DeJesus sentenced to 16 years in prison

April 6, 2022

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Update: Popeyes opening in Cortez this fall; will employ 40

Drive-thru restaurant’s preliminary hours will be 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

March 31, 2022

Local News

Cortez council OKs application for Popeyes chicken restaurant

will share access with Family Dollar on South Broadway

March 26, 2022

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Family and friends honor late Commissioner Joel Stevenson in Cortez

U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert offers speech, prayer and a flag

March 23, 2022

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Cortez woman faces murder charge in uncle’s slaying

Latonya Laura Ahasteen faces charge of second-degree homicide, is held on $750,000 bond

March 18, 2022

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Dance to fundraise for couple hoping to give their Ukrainian parents sanctuary in Cortez

Corners Dance Society to host Saturday event at the Montezuma County Annex

March 12, 2022

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Montezuma County gives green light to new USDA processing plant south of Cortez

Facility will have capacity for up to 200 animals per month; economic boost expected to area ranchers

March 10, 2022

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Snowstorms help to replenish water supplies in Southwest Colorado

A storm Wednesday will bring more snow, but water managers remain cautious about another dry year

March 9, 2022

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Update: Three people found dead in Cortez hotel room identified

Officials: No foul play suspected; drug use a possible cause

March 5, 2022

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Cortez wants Denver Air to be its next airline carrier

Southern Airways Express also is a candidate to replace Boutique

March 2, 2022

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Four Corners Prayer Run stops in Cortez for rest and refueling

Participation grew as the 232-mile run progressed through area towns

February 26, 2022

Local News

Snow misses lower elevations but slams mountains

‘Southwest flow’ and banding limited accumulations

February 24, 2022

Regional News

Ting Internet coming to Durango, Cortez

will be Durango’s first citywide fiber internet provider

February 23, 2022

Local News

Drive-thru java and joe coming to Cortez

family bringing Colorado coffee franchise to Cortez; shop slated for open early June

February 22, 2022

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Winter weather could bring feet of snow to parts of Southwest Colorado

Creek Pass could see up to 50 inches

February 21, 2022

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232-mile run to raise awareness for murdered and missing Indigenous people

‘Each step is a prayer’: Murder is No. 3 cause of death for Native women

February 14, 2022

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Police make arrest in Cortez for suspected fentanyl distribution

Hundreds of pills found in home on West Third Street

February 5, 2022

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Police identify bodies of three people found dead in Cortez home

suffered blunt force trauma; one had a gunshot wound

January 25, 2022

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Update: Neighbors react to 3 deaths in Cortez home; investigation continues

play suspected; family found dead in home on Tucker Court

January 21, 2022

Local News

Bicyclist hit on Main Street; pedestrian hit near City Market

A turning car strikes a cyclist; pedestrian is hit near City Market

January 15, 2022

Local News

COVID-19 deaths increase in Montezuma County; outbreaks reported at Walmart, nursing home

of cases in county decline; 61% fully vaccinated

January 1, 2022