Traffic

Third semi overturns on Wolf Creek Pass

suffers minor injuries

December 21, 2018

CDOT begins enforcement of Halloween DUI program

du1-i-syn The enforcement aims to eliminate DUI-related injuries and fatalities over Halloween weekend, CDOT said in a news release. According…

October 26, 2018

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U.S. Highway 550 realignment construction planned for late 2019

$98.6 million project would finally connect to the Grandview Interchange

October 23, 2018

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Police arrest Towaoc man in hit-and-run east of Durango

man is arrested after fleeing on foot

October 2, 2018

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Cortez man dies in head-on collision on U.S. 491

vehicle crashes into debris

July 15, 2018

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One person injured in crash on Lebanon Road in Cortez

police investigating accident Tuesday afternoon

May 8, 2018

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Crash closes U.S. 160 south of Cortez; driver faces DUI charge

The Cortez Fire Protection District, Colorado State Patrol and other emergency personnel responded to the crash, which occurred at mile…

April 26, 2018

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As La Plata County grows, ‘rush hour’ may become a real concern

Traffic may not be an issue today, but growth will change that

April 21, 2018

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Nonprofit, backed by funding, looks to reduce DUIs

4 deaths in La Plata County in 2017 involved drugs or alcohol

April 17, 2018

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Wolf Creek Pass reopens after fatal crash near scenic overlook

A webcam shows snow-covered roads and traffic backing up on Wolf Creek Pass, where police and medics responded Thursday afternoon…

March 16, 2018

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Southwest Colorado sees increase in auto thefts

Patrol offers training to local law enforcement

March 12, 2018

Pickup runs off Road G, rolls over; driver injured

According to Montezuma County Sheriff Steve Nowlin, the crash involved alcohol. The driver of the pickup truck sustained unknown injuries…

March 1, 2018

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Highway 491 north of Dove Creek opens

Several minor accidents reported; no injuries

February 23, 2018

Person reportedly hit by vehicle on Colorado 184

Injuries include possible broken leg

February 19, 2018

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Cortez crews repairing water pipe on Main Street

Maintenance crews with the city of Cortez are conducting emergency repairs on a broken water pipe at the intersection of…

January 15, 2018

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Driver eludes officers in stretch from Cortez to Shiprock

in excess of 100 mph

January 15, 2018

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Crash on County Road G injures two men; one airlifted

and alcohol may be factors in crash, state patrol says

January 4, 2018

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Man arrested for DUI after Christmas Eve crash in Cortez

injured in Cortez rollover

December 28, 2017

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Increased DUI patrols begin tomorrow

The Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies will increase DUI enforcement during New Year’s…

December 28, 2017

Man arrested, woman injured in collision near Towaoc

treated for injuries

December 12, 2017

Driver arrested after brief police pursuit in Cortez

Suspect nearly caused collisions, officer says

November 22, 2017

UPDATE: Two men in fatal crash off County Road G are ID’d

men in crash are identified

November 21, 2017

Arrive Alive tour visits Montezuma County Fairgrounds

Distracted driving simulation joins Teen Maze

November 14, 2017

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Update: Head-on collision kills one, injures three south of Towaoc

Coroner: One airlifted to Denver after crash near Four Corners Monument

November 7, 2017