Montezuma County

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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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Montezuma County resident dies from West Nile virus

Statewide, virus has infected 155 people and killed eight

October 26, 2021

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Montezuma County backs off contact tracing amid surge; San Juan Basin moves forward

Montezuma health officials counting on infected residents to warn others

October 25, 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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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: Winter storm advisory issued for Montezuma and La Plata counties; heavy snow expected

snowfall is expected at higher elevations

October 11, 2021

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Update: Pennsylvania man faces charge after allegedly shooting bow hunter near Rico, Colorado

powder hunter jailed and released; bow hunter identified

September 20, 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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Sen. Bennet to release draft legislation for National Conservation Area in Dolores River canyon

Proposed land designation would be in Dolores and San Miguel counties, downstream of McPhee Reservoir

September 1, 2021

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Man rescued after being pinned under crashed ATV

Multiple agencies responded; Southwest Memorial helicopter spots crash from air

August 25, 2021

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Federal immigration bill introduced for woman living in Mancos church

Legislation would grant legal U.S. residency to Rosa Sabido

August 24, 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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Cause of death determined for couple found dead on Mancos Hill

A deceased couple were found in a vehicle parked on U.S. Highway 160 at Mancos Hill on June 30. Resources…

August 20, 2021

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Hard drugs being trafficked into area, Sheriff’s Office says

Mexican cartels are a major source, according to law enforcement

August 12, 2021

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Judge orders dogs be returned after seizure by sheriff

Citations issued for alleged animal cruelty

August 10, 2021

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Dredging will provide access to last 5 feet of irrigation water in parched McPhee Reservoir

Drought and historic low-water level reveal sediment blockage

August 6, 2021

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Flash flood watch issued for counties across Southwest Colorado

rain possible this afternoon and evening

July 29, 2021

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A crashing good time is had at demolition derby

than 30 cars and trucks participate at fair event

July 25, 2021

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Update: Colorado Highway 145 reopens after fatal crash

crash near Stoner shut down highway for several hours

July 15, 2021

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Cortez and county officers assist FBI in arrest of suspect

Shiprock man arrested June 30 in Cortez

July 14, 2021

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Amber Alert suspect arrested after nighttime search west of Dolores

Regional law enforcement agencies team up in search for missing children

July 9, 2021

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Woman injured after vehicle crashes off Mancos Hill

tragedy at U.S 160 mile marker 62 in last week

July 7, 2021

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Sunny Southwest Colorado attracts major solar projects

Tri-State agrees to buy power from solar company Juwi Inc.

July 3, 2021