Cortez

A future of drought? Ute Mountain Ute Tribe looks at life with less water

Limited water supply consolidated to keep corn crop and flour mill operating; jobs lost, canal payment assistance requested

December 28, 2021

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Consecutive storms to bring more snow to Southwest Colorado

could become treacherous; avalanche danger is high

December 27, 2021

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Conservation partners target 300,000 acres in Southwest Colorado

Mountain Restoration Initiative unites wildlife protection with wildfire mitigation

December 24, 2021

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Beloved ‘everything’ store closing its doors after 35 years in Cortez

reflects on music evolution and generations of customers

December 17, 2021

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Police Blotter

Journal/Sam Green<br><br>Cortez Police Department badgedu1-i-syn Thursday, Dec. 2 12:29 p.m. An intoxicated woman was reported for chasing children in the…

December 17, 2021

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Four Corners farmers say it was a good year, despite some setbacks

vendors report plentiful crops, but a lack of water and labor

December 7, 2021

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The Osprey Packs story: Its roots, success, sale and its future in Cortez

major changes planned at company headquarters

December 7, 2021

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Cortez-based Osprey Packs agrees to sell to Helen of Troy

$414 million deal expected to be finalized by end of the year

November 30, 2021

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Woman pleads guilty to drug and theft charges

involved opioid distribution and stolen Airstream trailer in Dolores

November 23, 2021

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Cortez man gets maximum sentence for domestic violence

Defendant convicted by jury; faces additional charges in second alleged attack against same victim

November 9, 2021

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Cortez judge chooses halfway house, rehab over prison for repeat offender

15 years in and out of prison not working, public defender argues

November 8, 2021

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Cortez family escapes house fire uninjured; three pets rescued

dogs and a rabbit were rescued by firefighters; family displaced

November 2, 2021

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COVID surge in Montezuma County puts pressure on Cortez hospital

Increase in number and severity of cases puts Southwest Memorial Hospital near capacity

October 28, 2021

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COVID outbreak doubles at Montezuma County Detention Center

continues to see increase in new cases

October 22, 2021

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Woman suspected in Cortez crash is identified

Multiple citations issued; husband also arrested

October 21, 2021

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Solar project approved south of Cortez

OneEnergy project gains green light for construction; Empire Electric has agreed to buy power

October 19, 2021

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Update: Cyclist who died of heart attack south of Cortez is identified

Cyclist found unresponsive on Road G; cause of death listed as heart attack

October 15, 2021

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Update: Facebook’s global outage gradually dissipating

Service restored Monday evening; Facebook pages in Durango and Cortez affected

October 4, 2021

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Police identify woman shot in leg near Cortez elementary school

was found in back of car on way to hospital, police say

October 1, 2021

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Iconic Silver Bean coffee trailer goes missing

Business reports sightings around town, seeks public’s help

September 24, 2021

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Suspect in shooting near Kemper Elementary identified; arrest warrant issued

Incident caused five-hour standoff at residence and triggered evacuation of Kemper Elementary

September 18, 2021

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Woman dies in crash on U.S. Highway 160 south of Cortez

Alcohol suspected as a contributing factor

September 15, 2021

Regional News

Cortez man pleads not guilty to drug charges

DeJesus arrested for alleged meth distribution, possession

September 2, 2021

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Remnants of Hurricane Nora expected to deliver heavy rain across Southwest Colorado

flood watch issued for southeast Utah

August 31, 2021