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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

DATE: Oct 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

DATE: Oct 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

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

DATE: Oct 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Limits on fishing lifted on Dolores River

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

DATE: Sep 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

Kemper goes into lockdown, then evacuates students

DATE: Sep 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

DATE: Sep 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

Facility previously had an outbreak in December

DATE: Sep 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

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

DATE: Sep 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Health System increasing visitor restrictions

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

DATE: Aug 20, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County addresses redistricting: Don’t split us up

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

DATE: Aug 20, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

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

DATE: Aug 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Would a Biden administration help people living in church sanctuary?

Mancos immigrant ‘cautiously optimistic’ new administration will bring reform

DATE: Nov 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

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