Cortez

Local News

Update: State Patrol identifies Arizona man killed on Colorado 145

State Patrol suspects ‘excessive speed’ was a factor

June 11, 2019

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Mesa Verde National Park visitation down 8% in wake of fires, federal shutdown

Above-average snowfall also hurt tourism this year

June 11, 2019

High School Sports

Ute Mountain Roundup adds exciting chapter to storied history

Thursday through Saturday, the Ute Mountain Roundup rodeo thrilled a packed grandstands at the Montezuma County Fairground to see cowboys…

June 10, 2019

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Crow Canyon cuts 12 staff, announces turnaround plan

Layoffs Friday are part of financial recovery, CEO says

June 7, 2019

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Feasibility study considered for convention center

Determining potential market, location and size is needed, organizers say

June 6, 2019

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Kemper students win national math awards

Eight fifth-graders recognized for excellence in Math Olympiad

June 6, 2019

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Shiprock man sentenced to 30 years for Towaoc sex assault

Denezpi found guilty after March jury trial in Durango federal court

June 6, 2019

Towaoc man who attacked BIA officer sentenced

Mills to serve 10 years in prison, three years of probation

June 6, 2019

Fishing derby comes to town

More than 150 rainbow trout for the catching

June 5, 2019

Toxic plants suspected of killing cows in Four Corners

Plant used in Navajo and Hopi religious ceremonies

June 4, 2019

High School Sports

Four M-CHS baseball players receive all-conference honors

Yoder, Medina, Beeson and Likes recognized by Intermountain coaches

June 4, 2019

Looking back

A shootout and the legendary racehorse Jim Douglas

Editor’s note: This column about the life of Elbert “Al” Nunn is based on an interview by Anna Florence Robison…

June 3, 2019

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Behind the decision to allow chain saws in Southwest Colorado wilderness areas

Documents show agency proposed project for access to trails

June 3, 2019

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Cortez woman collecting baseball caps for immigrants

Cortez woman collecting caps to support immigrants released in New Mexico

June 1, 2019

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Cortez Adult Ed celebrates GED graduates, new citizens

First graduation ceremony held at Osprey

June 1, 2019

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Prosecutors weigh murder charges in Ignacio death

Robert Rose suspected of shooting, killing Mark Wayman

May 31, 2019

Council approves conditional use permit for Calkins development

Housing authority can now apply for state funding

May 29, 2019

County lodgers tax to support convention center

Reallocation cuts funding for two local chambers starting in 2020

May 29, 2019

Animal shelter, golf course getting solar panels

City Council approves new lease agreements

May 29, 2019

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Montezuma County approves AT&T telecommunication tower

AT&T site southwest of Cortez is needed to improve wireless capacity

May 28, 2019

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Update: Crew blasts boulder blocking Colorado 145

One lane of alternating traffic opens after crews blast boulder, build bypass road

May 27, 2019

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Memorial Day in Montezuma County

American Legion Honor Guard conducts ceremonies, serves breakfast

May 27, 2019

One injured in two-car crash in Cortez

Cortez Police investigating incident

May 24, 2019

Defendant in high-speed chase is found incompetent in Cortez

Larsen committed to state health services for restorative treatment

May 23, 2019