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Man arrested on suspicion of hit-and-run, high-speed chase in Cortez

Man arrested on suspicion of hit-and-run, high-speed chase in Cortez

Blotter lightscca A New Mexico man who allegedly left the scene of a two-vehicle crash earlier this month in Cortez…

September 30, 2021

Montezuma County approves community intervention program

Montezuma County approves community intervention program

Pilot program would respond to mental health, substance abuse and non-criminal crisis situations

September 30, 2021

Cortez suspect in Airstream trailer theft arrested in drug bust

Cortez suspect in Airstream trailer theft arrested in drug bust

Elizabeth Rogers and Samuel Clark arrested at convenience store on U.S. 491

September 28, 2021

Southwest Memorial Hospital staff seeks more input on hospital operations, CEO search

Southwest Memorial Hospital staff seeks more input on hospital operations, CEO search

Issued raised during Southwest Health System board meeting

September 28, 2021

Cortez’s iconic mobile Silver Bean coffee trailer reported stolen

Cortez’s iconic mobile Silver Bean coffee trailer reported stolen

Coffee shop reports sightings around town, seeks public’s help

September 24, 2021

Englehart Field in Cortez is brought back to life

Englehart Field in Cortez is brought back to life

Montezuma-Cortez High School plays first game on restored field against rival Durango

September 23, 2021

Hospice of Montezuma awarded grant for remodel project

Hospice of Montezuma awarded grant for remodel project

Aramark volunteers join staff of Hospice of Montezuma for a remodel project made possible by a $5,000 grant. (Jim Mimiaga/The…

September 22, 2021

Suspect in shooting near Kemper Elementary identified; arrest warrant issued

Suspect in shooting near Kemper Elementary identified; arrest warrant issued

Incident caused five-hour standoff at residence and triggered evacuation of Kemper Elementary

September 18, 2021

Calkins Commons ready for move-in June 2022

Calkins Commons ready for move-in June 2022

Affordable housing project is underway at the old Calkins Building

September 17, 2021

Cortez mountaineer works on first-ever all-Black American expedition up Mount Everest

Cortez mountaineer works on first-ever all-Black American expedition up Mount Everest

Climbers versed in mountaineering hope their mission to the top of Mount Everest opens doors for people of color

September 16, 2021

Update: Driver faces DUI, careless driving charges in Cortez collision

Update: Driver faces DUI, careless driving charges in Cortez collision

Honda allegedly runs red light, hits pickup truck

September 15, 2021

Woman dies in crash on U.S. 160 south of Cortez

Woman dies in crash on U.S. 160 south of Cortez

Driver arrested; alcohol is a suspected contributing factor

September 15, 2021

Sunflower Shorts spotlight five local playwrights

Sunflower Shorts spotlight five local playwrights

Troupe plans original shorts by local and regional writers

September 9, 2021

Traffic lights blamed in Main Street collision; CDOT disagrees

Traffic lights blamed in Main Street collision; CDOT disagrees

Police stated lights stayed green for longer than normal

September 8, 2021

First fly-in to take place at Cortez Airport

First fly-in to take place at Cortez Airport

Go on a discovery flight and learn more about the history of the Cortez Airport Sept. 25

September 8, 2021

New art gallery on West Main Street aims to be mainstay community space

New art gallery on West Main Street aims to be mainstay community space

ZU Gallery opens doors to the community

September 5, 2021

Pedestrian injured in collision on East Main Street in Cortez

Pedestrian injured in collision on East Main Street in Cortez

Woman taken to hospital with hip and head injuries

September 3, 2021

The Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project preserves history of apples for the future

The Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project preserves history of apples for the future

Schuenemeyer sees heritage fruit trees as an economic opportunity for the Four Corners region

September 3, 2021

Themes from meetings across Colorado on the state’s new legislative maps

Themes from meetings across Colorado on the state’s new legislative maps

More than 100 hours of testimony, 2,300 online comments to consider

September 3, 2021

Walk-in clinic gets new medical director

Walk-in clinic gets new medical director

Dr. Jennifer Gero previously provided emergency room care at Southwest Memorial Hospital

September 3, 2021

Southwest Memorial falls under state vaccination mandate

Southwest Memorial falls under state vaccination mandate

Colorado Board of Health passes emergency order for health workers

September 2, 2021

Timber sale will send 250 logging trucks through pristine skiing area

Timber sale will send 250 logging trucks through pristine skiing area

The Grand Mesa Nordic Council has dealt with logging near its Skyway trail system before. It’s the timing of this…

September 2, 2021

Cortez man pleads not guilty to drug charges

Cortez man pleads not guilty to drug charges

DeJesus arrested for alleged meth distribution, possession

September 1, 2021

Loose dogs in Montezuma County kill and injure sheep

Loose dogs in Montezuma County kill and injure sheep

One owner cited; both dogs euthanized

September 1, 2021