Cortez

Local News

Man, dog found dead after motor home fire south of Cortez

Propane heaters are the suspected cause

May 13, 2019

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TruWest auto dealership opening new location in Cortez

dealership settles rumors about purchase, will hold grand opening, host Raminator

May 13, 2019

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Volunteers, Red Cross install 136 free smoke alarms in Cortez

51 homes in south side neighborhood get key line of defense

May 12, 2019

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Don Vic’s Grocery offers authentic Mexican food

varieties, freshly made tamales and tortillas are a hit

May 12, 2019

Local News

Six candidates vie for three open seats on Empire Electric board

Ballots go out this month; election to be held June 20

May 10, 2019

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Colorado lawmakers set aside $38 million for affordable housing

new taxes needed to fund large investments

May 10, 2019

New location sought for communication tower

Commissioners ask AT&T to consider landfill or less-populated spot

May 8, 2019

Cortez could see rain showers through Sunday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for eastern Utah and western Colorado. Beginning today, showers and thunderstorms…

May 8, 2019

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Thunderstorms expected this week in Southwest Colorado

Niño pattern persists across Southwest Colorado

May 7, 2019

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Coalition plans soft opening for ‘community food center’

project focuses on food needs, aided by art and education

May 6, 2019

Local News

Judge lifts injunction on uranium mining in Paradox Valley

opens 31 mines to potential leasing

May 6, 2019

Red Cross to install free smoke alarms in Cortez

aims to put in 100 to 150 devices

May 4, 2019

Cortez residents hit the streets to clean up town

Volunteers collect trash – even a gun – as Cleanup Week begins

May 4, 2019

Truck driver cited in bus crash south of Telluride

Passengers told to ‘brace for impact’

May 3, 2019

Birding festival features tours, lectures

takes place May 8-12 in Montezuma County

May 3, 2019

Permit approved for online Goal Academy school

Academy to continue operations as usual at larger facility

May 3, 2019

Local News

Colorado senators lead way on legalization of marijuana

Lawmakers say lack of banking services is a safety concern

May 3, 2019

Looking back

Al Nunn’s misadventures in wild Western Colorado

Editor’s note: This column about the life of Elbert “Al” Nunn is based on an interview by Anna Florence Robison…

May 2, 2019

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Cortez woman gets 7 years in prison for drug distribution

woman gets seven-year sentence

May 2, 2019

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Lieutenant governor visits Towaoc

Primavera on health tour in Southwest Colorado ahead of commencement address

May 1, 2019

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Full-day kindergarten bill heads to Polis’ desk

$175 million spending bill will help regional schools pay teachers more

May 1, 2019

Local News

UPDATE: Colorado 145 re-opens after bus-semitrailer crash

one suffered life-threatening injuries

May 1, 2019

Lotsa Pasta and That’za Pizza reopening downtown

Restaurant taking over site of Jimmer’s Backcountry BBQ

April 30, 2019

GOP, Sen. Gardner hoping voters open to warnings of Democrats’ socialism

this approach attract moderate voters?

April 29, 2019