Large Cortez crowd meets with hospital board; some demand management company be fired
Meeting was called after hospital announced plan to close birth center
DATE: Jun 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News
Southwest Memorial Hospital announces layoffs to help keep birthing center open
Layoffs follow backlash that surrounded plan to close birthing center
DATE: Jun 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community
Southwest Memorial doctors raise concerns about closure of Cortez birthing center
Hospital cites cost of center and falling demand
DATE: Jun 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community
Cortez man who was arrested with guns and body armor pleads guilty
Jonathan Michael Berry pleads guilty to a Class 5 felony weapons charge and misdemeanor DUI
DATE: Jun 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime
Annual Dolores River Fest to kick off summer June 3 at Joe Rowell Park
This will be the festival’s 18th year promoting the care and celebration of the Dolores River
DATE: May 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community
Popeyes plans grand opening in Cortez on Friday
The new restaurant will open its doors at 10 a.m.
DATE: May 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community
Woman faces 12 charges in crash that killed child in Dolores County
Suspect was allegedly intoxicated and fled officers before collision outside Dove Creek
Cortez school board faces criticism about leadership, low pay and low performance
State board recommends that Mesa Elementary be managed outside district
DATE: May 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Education
Dolores senior Braden Schmittel wins archery nationals, receives full scholarship
Schmittel wins shooting in the Olympic Recurve division
DATE: May 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Sports
Eli Tomac works on recovery; Chase Sexton becomes Supercross champion-elect
Injury will keep Tomac out of upcoming Motocross season
DATE: May 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Sports
Armed Cortez man arrested for DUI; multiple firearms found in vehicle
Police believe they interrupted what could have become a domestic incident
DATE: Apr 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime
Lewis-Arriola Elementary faces mixed reaction after adding handgun to silent auction
The 9 mm handgun is part of school’s annual fundraiser
DATE: Apr 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Education
