Cortez

Business

Electrical co-op challenges Tri-State buyout offer

Public Utilities Commission says it has authority to hear dispute

February 17, 2019

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Home sales in Montezuma County down from last year

Colorado Association of Realtors reports fewer listings, sales

February 17, 2019

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Woman gets probation in two drug, traffic cases

Two animal-control cases pending

February 16, 2019

For the record

Police Blotter

du1-i-syn 3:28 a.m.: A man with two DUI convictions was arrested for DUI on the 300 block of W. Main…

February 16, 2019

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Resident with shotgun chases off suspect in police chase

Baca arrested in Grand Junction Feb. 6

February 16, 2019

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Frustrating delays at Mental Health Institute come to Cortez

Montezuma County judge issues second order demanding explanation from state facility

February 15, 2019

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Sex ed bill clears House after emotional debate

Sen. Don Coram breaks with party to sponsor legislation

February 15, 2019

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Firefighters called to pot shop as bagel goes up in smoke

Three fire trucks, six personnel help remove smoke, chief says

February 15, 2019

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Gym owner presents idea for Cortez youth sports complex

Concept presented to Parks and Rec Advisory Board

February 15, 2019

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Montezuma County hires new planning director

Haley has background in construction

February 15, 2019

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State senator breaks with party line on hot topics

State senator from Montrose opposes abstinence-only education

February 15, 2019

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Colorado senators partner to support craft breweries, distilleries and wineries

Reduced tax rate would become permanent, helping small beverage producers

February 15, 2019

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Lewis-Arriola Community Center hosts chili and pie fundraiser

February 15, 2019

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Repeat City Market and library trespasser arrested on DUI

Bylilly cited or arrested seven times in January

February 14, 2019

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Cortez adopts incentive program to encourage development

Program will waive part of use tax, permit fees

February 13, 2019

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Defendants in Road G kidnapping bound over to district court

Laner and Begay considering plea deals

February 13, 2019

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Kotarski resentenced after alleged fraud at corrections facility

Judge offers leniency to defendant

February 13, 2019

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Bill would create text reminders for court hearings

Local officers served at 80 least warrants for missed hearings in three months

February 13, 2019

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Felon arrested in Dolores on another firearms charge

Man has seven pending court cases

February 13, 2019

Animal art takes over Farm Bistro during fundraiser

Third annual art show sees growth, benefits humane societies

February 13, 2019

Properties connected to marijuana raid under foreclosure

Payment defaults, deed violations listed as reasons for notice

February 12, 2019

Fugitive felon from Dolores arrested after standoff in Durango

John I. Finocchiarodu1-i-syn Durango police were notified by the Cortez Police Department early Sunday that 35-year-old John I. Finocchiaro was…

February 11, 2019

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Storm track favors Southwest Colorado

Snowpack in Dolores basin at 103 percent of average

February 11, 2019

Local News

Why do rural schools struggle to recruit, keep teachers?

Several bills in state Legislature seek to boost budgets, salaries in remote areas

February 10, 2019