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Cortez

In light of Los Angeles fires, Cortez Fire presents to City Council

In light of Los Angeles fires, Cortez Fire presents to City Council

“You used to hear ‘the wildland season.’ There’s not a season anymore, it’s 100% year-round,” battalion chief says

February 4, 2025

Arizona Supercross ends with Tomac in fourth, injured Jett Lawrence

Arizona Supercross ends with Tomac in fourth, injured Jett Lawrence

Lawrence rode off the track in the third race with a torn ACL

February 4, 2025

Are you over 60 and like lunch?

Are you over 60 and like lunch?

Head to the Southwest Memorial Hospital in Cortez for a $5 meal

February 4, 2025

Duece Martinez sentenced in five cases; six others dismissed

Duece Martinez sentenced in five cases; six others dismissed

Martinez was sentenced in five cases

January 31, 2025

Rep. Jeff Hurd visits Disabled American Vets in Cortez

Rep. Jeff Hurd visits Disabled American Vets in Cortez

He visited the Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute tribes first

January 31, 2025

Both drivers taken to hospital after crash on U.S. Highway 491 in Cortez

Both drivers taken to hospital after crash on U.S. Highway 491 in Cortez

They sustained serious injuries

January 31, 2025

Cortez Police Department to hold Alive at 25 class on Saturday

Cortez Police Department to hold Alive at 25 class on Saturday

The class will take place at the Cortez Police Department

January 30, 2025

Montezuma County schools announce two-hour weather delay for Thursday

Montezuma County schools announce two-hour weather delay for Thursday

The districts cited the extreme weather

January 30, 2025

PCC Southwest to offer introductory forestry and fire mitigation classes again in 2025

PCC Southwest to offer introductory forestry and fire mitigation classes again in 2025

These classes are open to adults with high school diplomas and high school students

January 30, 2025

Southwest Conservation Corps hiring high school students for summer conservation work

Southwest Conservation Corps hiring high school students for summer conservation work

There will be two four-week sessions offered, and no experience is necessary

January 29, 2025

Three men cited after suspected fentanyl, meth is found in vehicle

Three men cited after suspected fentanyl, meth is found in vehicle

The men were originally pulled over for allegedly failing to properly signal a turn

January 28, 2025

Eli Tomac wins heat race, gets buried in Supercross main event

Eli Tomac wins heat race, gets buried in Supercross main event

Ken Roczen leads 450 racers in overall points; Tomac and Jett Lawrence tied for third

January 28, 2025

Cortez school board approves mill levy override disbursement plan

Cortez school board approves mill levy override disbursement plan

Board also approves second application to withdraw from San Juan BOCES

January 27, 2025

Free parking at Cortez Municipal Airport ends in February

Free parking at Cortez Municipal Airport ends in February

The daily maximum will be $4

January 27, 2025

Judge denies protection order modification request in Nicholas Wentz case

Judge denies protection order modification request in Nicholas Wentz case

The case involves alleged domestic violence and protection order violations

January 25, 2025

City of Cortez seeks candidates to fill vacancies on city boards

City of Cortez seeks candidates to fill vacancies on city boards

Boards help address issues and advise the Cortez City Council

January 25, 2025

Grand Junction man who stabbed and killed a person in Cortez is set free

Grand Junction man who stabbed and killed a person in Cortez is set free

‘There’s a valid self-defense claim,’ DA says

January 24, 2025

Warrant issued for driver suspected of hitting a man and leaving the scene

Warrant issued for driver suspected of hitting a man and leaving the scene

Warrant for woman issued about 10 days after alleged incident

January 24, 2025

Dolores bride and Say Yes Bridal to be featured in Durango Weddings Magazine

Dolores bride and Say Yes Bridal to be featured in Durango Weddings Magazine

This is the first time a Cortez or Dolores wedding has been featured in the magazine

January 23, 2025

Cortez shares draft of land use code, encourages input

Cortez shares draft of land use code, encourages input

The public’s deadline for questions and comments is Feb. 18

January 23, 2025

Cortez announces proposed land use code is available for public review

Cortez announces proposed land use code is available for public review

Code has been in the works for over two years

January 23, 2025

Local author’s novel to release in February, with a national book tour to follow

Local author’s novel to release in February, with a national book tour to follow

Lisa C. Taylor’s ‘The Shape of What Remains’ chronicles process of grief

January 23, 2025

Superintendent Burris faces trial after allegedly failing to report a claim of student abuse

Superintendent Burris faces trial after allegedly failing to report a claim of student abuse

Police reports show that Burris might have known about allegations since June 2023

January 22, 2025

Cortez Police Department recognizes ‘exemplary’ acts in first annual award ceremony

Cortez Police Department recognizes ‘exemplary’ acts in first annual award ceremony

Twenty one people were recognized

January 22, 2025