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Montezuma-Cortez schools closed down; charter schools remain open

Students scheduled to return to school Nov. 8

October 27, 2021

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Woman killed in rollover crash north of Cortez

Single-vehicle accident occurred near intersection of U.S. Highway 491 and Colorado 184

October 22, 2021

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Cortez woman shoots from vehicle as father, daughter tow it away

Shooting occurs at Gofer gas station Saturday; second shooting takes place on East Arbecam Ave. on Thursday

October 7, 2021

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Update: Precipitation headed to Southwest Colorado, but milder winter expected

A weaker La Niña likely will lead to a milder winter, though snow has already fallen in Southwest Colorado

October 4, 2021

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Montezuma-Cortez decides on two-week mask mandate for students

board OKs student mask mandate beginning Monday, allows board to vote by phone for remote learning

October 1, 2021

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Limits on fishing lifted on Dolores River

A voluntary closure encouraged anglers to stick to fishing in the morning below McPhee dam

September 18, 2021

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Update: Police try to persuade shooting suspect to surrender; Kemper Elementary evacuated

goes into lockdown, then evacuates students

September 17, 2021

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Bomb threat at two Montezuma-Cortez schools; police search for suspect

A Utah man threatened Cortez police and said he hid bombs at Montezuma-Cortez middle and high schools

September 14, 2021

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COVID-19 death, outbreak reported at Beehive Homes assisted living facility in Cortez

Facility previously had an outbreak in December

September 11, 2021

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Thanks to robust monsoon, Southwest Colorado can expect vibrant fall colors this year

season expected to occur from mid-September through mid-October

September 10, 2021

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Southwest Health System increasing visitor restrictions

Drive-thru testing is back, along with visitor restrictions and staff temperature checks

August 20, 2021

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Montezuma County addresses redistricting: Don’t split us up

panel releases preliminary maps of new U.S. and state legislative districts in Colorado

August 20, 2021

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It’s more than just flying for the people behind the Cortez Rendezvous

dedicated flyers remember one of their beloved in this weekend’s celebrations

August 8, 2021

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Would a Biden administration help people living in church sanctuary?

immigrant ‘cautiously optimistic’ new administration will bring reform

November 28, 2020

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For Montezuma County Patriots, the presidential race isn’t over

Saturday Freedom Rides continue on Main Street

November 16, 2020

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How candidates for U.S. House differ on health care, saving the economy, public lands

parties push forward with virtual assemblies in Colorado

April 5, 2020

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September restaurant inspections: Schools come clean

Street Brewery had some work to do

October 4, 2019

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Montezuma Fair gearing up

Reckless Kelly kicks off events, many youth participate

July 28, 2019

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Montezuma County commissioners consider extending term limits

invited to comment at Tuesday’s meeting

April 12, 2019

Pine River Times news

Christmas in Vallecito raises funds for families in need

We host several events throughout the weekend. Our main event, the Cookie Shack, has been the cornerstone of why Christmas…

January 31, 2019

Pine River Times news

Ignacio Middle School 2Q honor roll

3.5 Audrey Roderick, Coty Webb 3.6 Caydence Vezeau 3.7 Moriah Ashley 3.8 Ada-Rene Cruz 4.0 Alyssa Brittain, Victoria Brown, Kimber…

January 31, 2019

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Ignacio wrestling holding meeting

All wrestlers born between 2005 and 2014 can wrestle this year. The fee is $56. Practice starts Feb. 26, with…

January 31, 2019

Pine River Times opinion

Thanks for the memories

I always thought I would steal this line from Douglas Adams when I was writing my retirement column. It’s the…

January 31, 2019

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Lions Club Foundation annual dinner set for March 23

The money raised will be used for the continued upkeep of the hall, which is available to the community for…

January 31, 2019