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Montezuma County

What road construction projects can drivers expect this spring in Southwest Colorado?

Camino del Rio work resumes this week; other highway improvements also planned

DATE: Apr 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Climate change may push Colorado toward the ‘Goldilocks Zone’ for West Nile virus

West Nile killed 11 people and caused 101 cases of neuroinvasive infections, the highest numbers in 18 years

DATE: Mar 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

As drought outlook takes shape, preparations begin for wildfire season in Southwest Colorado

Dry and warm weather projected this summer

DATE: Mar 28, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata, Montezuma counties receive over $11 million in federal earmarks

Funding will go toward housing, transportation, law enforcement and other projects

DATE: Mar 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Republican challenger Shelli Shaw to run for House District 59

Candidate highlights education, crime among policy priorities

DATE: Mar 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez woman faces murder charge in uncle’s slaying

Latonya Laura Ahasteen faces charge of second-degree homicide, is held on $750,000 bond

DATE: Mar 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Regional opioid group selects members in preparation for settlement funds

The SouthWEST Opioid Response District will decide how to use the money to combat substance abuse in Southwest Colorado

DATE: Mar 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Deaths on the rise in Southwest Colorado, putting stress on county coroners

Population increase plays a role, but something more is at play

DATE: Mar 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildlife officers search for mountain lion that scratched man near Cortez

Close encounter came after a commotion on porch on Road 24; trap is set

DATE: Mar 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Missing person dies in crash in river near Dolores

Helicopter spotted vehicle Thursday afternoon; occupant found dead

DATE: Feb 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County, Boebert challenge proposed fee for towers on Forest Service land

11 members of Congress join county in requesting an additional 30-day comment period

DATE: Feb 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hundreds attend memorial for Montezuma County Commissioner Joel Stevenson

Local ag man ‘had a great impact on this community, we will not forget him,’ pastor says

DATE: Jan 31, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

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