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First snow of 2024 coming to Southwest Colorado on Thursday

Durango could see as much as 6 inches; Montezuma County can expect 1 to 3 inches

DATE: Jan 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Officers won’t face charges after killing suspect in slaying of Cortez police Sgt. Moran

Officers identified; district attorney says they were ‘legally justified’

DATE: Jan 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Cortez police officer returned fire during fatal traffic stop

Colorado Bureau of Investigation said suspect fired shots ‘almost immediately’

DATE: Dec 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sgt. Michael Moran remembered as ‘hero, dad, son and friend’ at Cortez service

Moran was shot and killed in the line of duty last Wednesday

DATE: Dec 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

Hundreds pay tribute to fallen Cortez police officer

Procession includes more than 400 law enforcement personnel

DATE: Dec 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Suspect identified in shooting death of Cortez Police Sgt. Michael Moran

44-year-old man was shot and killed after roadside stop

DATE: Dec 2, 2023 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Photos: Candlelight vigil for Cortez police Sgt. Michael Moran

Community shows up in respect for their fallen officer

DATE: Nov 30, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gov. Polis is asking districts to lower property tax rates — they say ‘absolutely not’

The request follows state action to limit tax increases

DATE: Nov 30, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Update: Sgt. Michael Moran identified as Cortez police officer killed Wednesday

Sgt. Moran was a K-9 handler and a Marine

DATE: Nov 29, 2023 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Opioid settlement dollars to fund recovery housing in Southwest Colorado

The $1.5 million allocation will bring critical resource to the region

DATE: Nov 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Towns in Southwest Colorado plan Veterans Day celebrations

Cortez will host a parade, and Dolores and Mancos will provide music and pancake events

DATE: Nov 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Education

Late surge of voters boosts turnout in Southwest Colorado

About 44% of all ballots cast showed up on Election Day in La Plata County

DATE: Nov 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

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