Cortez

Local News

M-CHS holds lockdown drill and on-site evacuation

School learned a lot, principal says

April 6, 2018

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Children’s Kiva receives go-ahead from Planning and Zoning

Commission discusses fencing, school zones and current tenants

April 5, 2018

Local News

SWOS appoints Matt Keefauver as new director

He began at SWOS in June 2017 as assistant director

April 5, 2018

For the record

Sheriff Blotter

11:50 a.m.: Deputies responded to a report of attempted vandalism in the 300 block of Riverside Avenue. A man reported…

April 5, 2018

Local News

Rec Center tax passes, Wheelus elected mayor of Dolores

Cortez voters approved Ballot Issue 2A, with a vote of 1,009 to 465, which allows a modified sales tax to…

April 5, 2018

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Cortez City Council eyes Chris Burkett for interim city manager

Former city employee would start in May

April 5, 2018

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Cortez prepares to start median construction after delay

Council to consider bids this month

April 4, 2018

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Glenn Miller Orchestra gets Cortez crowd dancing

Big band closes out Southwest Colorado Concert season

April 4, 2018

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Montezuma Social Services director resigns amid questions; commissioners silent

Forkner served since 2014; district attorney investigating

April 3, 2018

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Firefighters respond to fire at Days Inn in Cortez

Fire extinguished; three fire agencies respond

April 2, 2018

Local News

A fiery week: A summary of recent fires in Montezuma County

‘We are anticipating a heavy fire season,’ assistant chief says

April 2, 2018

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Child poverty persists in SW Colorado despite low unemployment

Montezuma County launching effort to encourage childhood success

April 2, 2018

Business

A durable finish for metal objects comes to Cortez

STR Custom Coatings opened in August

April 1, 2018

Local News

Three restaurants compete in search for best green chile

Absolute, Beny’s and Oscar’s make shortlist for best green chile in Colorado

April 1, 2018

Arts and Entertainment

Mangan fuses family and guitars in Cortez string business

Curt Mangan string company fuses family and music instruments

March 31, 2018

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Montezuma County residents turn out for Easter egg hunts

Dolores and Mancos also host hunts

March 31, 2018

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Cortez Sears holds grand reopening as ‘Appliance Experts’ store

Store ‘refresh’ includes more appliances

March 31, 2018

For the record

Police Blotter

6:20 p.m.: A woman was arrested in the 1300 block of East Main Street on five warrants from San Juan…

March 31, 2018

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Cortez, Montezuma County compromise on cleanup day

County refuses to waive drop-off fees; city covers cost

March 31, 2018

For the record

Sheriff Blotter

6:56 p.m.: Deputies responded to a report of a civil disagreement in the 44000 block of County Road M.3. A…

March 30, 2018

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Good Friday pilgrimage

Members of the Montelores Catholic Community walk on their annual Good Friday pilgrimage in which they walk in prayer and…

March 30, 2018

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Collision on U.S. 160 east of Cortez sends driver to hospital

Second vehicle veers off road, drives through fence

March 29, 2018

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Tourism trends upward in Montezuma County tourism

Lodgers tax, visitation numbers rise in 2017

March 29, 2018

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Cortez Council moves forward with broadband pilot

Residents may sign up for wireless plan

March 28, 2018