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One injured in crash amid spring snowstorm

A heavy spring snowstorm hit Cortez and caused slushy roadways on Monday. A one-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 160 at…

May 20, 2019

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Spring storm zaps Durango, Mancos and Cortez with snow

System expected to last through mid-afternoon; more to come this week

May 20, 2019

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Cortez man arrested in connection with Ignacio death

50-year-old suspected of first-degree murder

May 20, 2019

PCC Southwest welders celebrate 100% pass rate

Pictured clockwise from left top: Interim Dean Mary Rubadeau, Tyson Cornpeach, faculty Robert Reed, Mathew Kane, Kevin Lyons, Tyrese Begay,…

May 20, 2019

Conditions ideal for prescribed burns in Southwest Colorado

San Juan National Forest to take advantage of snowpack

May 19, 2019

Protesters march to White Mesa uranium mill

Event focuses on education, solidarity

May 19, 2019

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Insect to be released to combat invasive weeds in Southwest Colorado

Knapweed harms native plants, animals

May 17, 2019

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Whitewater dam release for Dolores River scheduled for Memorial Day weekend

Lower Dolores River will come alive with rapids for at least 10 days

May 17, 2019

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Apple orchard bloom

Apple trees in Montezuma County are in full bloom and so far have not been hit by frost. These trees…

May 16, 2019

High School Sports

Mountain bike riders rule Mesa Verde for 12 hours

Hundreds compete in annual test of endurance

May 16, 2019

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BLM launches tip line to report suspicious activity on public lands

Reports sent directly to rangers aims to speed up response time

May 16, 2019

High School Sports

Tri-State lobbying group that fought Clean Air Act dissolves

LPEA’s energy supplier previously funded firm

May 16, 2019

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Uranium mill opponents to hold protest march

Ute Mountain tribe, environmental groups join in 5-mile walk

May 16, 2019

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Cortez Council denies settlement recommendation with marijuana shop

Litigation continues in NuVue Pharma case

May 15, 2019

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Semitrailer overturns along U.S. Highway 160/491

No injuries but crash causes heavy traffic congestion Thursday evening

May 15, 2019

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New trails ready to ride, hike at Phil’s World

Ribbon cutting, tour set for Saturday

May 15, 2019

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Man, dog found dead after motor home fire south of Cortez

Propane heaters are the suspected cause

May 13, 2019

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TruWest auto dealership opening new location in Cortez

Auto dealership settles rumors about purchase, will hold grand opening, host Raminator

May 13, 2019

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Volunteers, Red Cross install 136 free smoke alarms in Cortez

51 homes in south side neighborhood get key line of defense

May 12, 2019

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Don Vic’s Grocery offers authentic Mexican food

Chile varieties, freshly made tamales and tortillas are a hit

May 12, 2019

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Six candidates vie for three open seats on Empire Electric board

Ballots go out this month; election to be held June 20

May 10, 2019

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Colorado lawmakers set aside $38 million for affordable housing

No new taxes needed to fund large investments

May 10, 2019

New location sought for communication tower

Commissioners ask AT&T to consider landfill or less-populated spot

May 8, 2019

Cortez could see rain showers through Sunday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for eastern Utah and western Colorado. Beginning today, showers and thunderstorms…

May 8, 2019