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Montezuma County

County urges citizens to sign up for emergency alert system

County urges citizens to sign up for emergency alert system

Community Emergency Response Team helps prepare citizens for emergencies in the county. (Montezuma County Website) The county is hoping more…

One person is flown to hospital after crash on Colorado 184 outside Mancos

One person is flown to hospital after crash on Colorado 184 outside Mancos

Crash occurs near scene of fatal crash last week

Update: Candlelight vigil planned for Dolores student killed in crash

Update: Candlelight vigil planned for Dolores student killed in crash

The vigil will honor Jesse “JD” Minor, who died on Tuesday

Montezuma, Dolores counties to celebrate Independence Day

Montezuma, Dolores counties to celebrate Independence Day

Various celebrations will take place in Cortez, Mancos, Dove Creek and Rico

30 Angel Armor vests to be donated to Cortez Police Department

30 Angel Armor vests to be donated to Cortez Police Department

SHIELD616’s Tour De Shield raised money for the vests back in May

Fraternal Order of Police backs sales tax for Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office

Fraternal Order of Police backs sales tax for Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office

Sheriff’s Office struggles with budget cuts, inflation

Historic Cortez coloring book now available in town

Historic Cortez coloring book now available in town

The coloring book includes artwork from a plethora of local artists

Mayor Rachel Medina elected to Colorado Municipal League Executive Board

Mayor Rachel Medina elected to Colorado Municipal League Executive Board

Medina received the most votes in the election’s medium city category

Empire Electric announces winners of board of directors election

Empire Electric announces winners of board of directors election

The election results were provided for District 4 and 7 during the Empire Electric board of director’s annual meeting on…

Update: Ballot count totals 5,565 by the election’s end

Update: Ballot count totals 5,565 by the election’s end

County officials were expecting more people to vote in person on Tuesday after low mail-in ballot count on Monday

Montezuma-Cortez High School announces highlights for new school year

Montezuma-Cortez High School announces highlights for new school year

The high school is also looking for a few more teachers to fill open roles

Southwest Health System announces hire of two doctors

Southwest Health System announces hire of two doctors

Podiatrist, family doctor join Southwest Memorial Hospital

Mancos school board updates strategic plan for upcoming school year

Mancos school board updates strategic plan for upcoming school year

Board speaks of new hires and potential teacher housing

Montezuma-Cortez school staff speak of ‘climate of distrust’

Montezuma-Cortez school staff speak of ‘climate of distrust’

Seventh grade counselor Robyne Cote addresses the board during citizen comments. (Screen Capture via Zoom) Frustrations focus on staff workload,…

Montezuma-Cortez school district creates survey about potential bond and mill levy override

Montezuma-Cortez school district creates survey about potential bond and mill levy override

Bond would be used to build an elementary school if grant is acquired

Leadership Montezuma prepares to host next quarterly Montezuma Leadership Network

Leadership Montezuma prepares to host next quarterly Montezuma Leadership Network

The leadership network aims to help grow and build local leaders

Second round of applications for the 81321 Launch Grant due July 1

Second round of applications for the 81321 Launch Grant due July 1

The grants are for creative projects in the city of Cortez

Dolores dog faces long recovery after severe abuse; suspect awaits trial

Dolores dog faces long recovery after severe abuse; suspect awaits trial

Dog suffers piercing head wounds, undergoes surgeries

Racing season rolls on at Fairgrounds Speedway

Racing season rolls on at Fairgrounds Speedway

DeVilbiss and Lewis each earn sweeps of their respective racing divisions

Vote allows Dolores school board leaders to offer Reed the job of acting superintendent

Vote allows Dolores school board leaders to offer Reed the job of acting superintendent

Acting superintendent would allow the board to conduct a nationwide search

Montezuma County Clerk Percell confident of election security

Montezuma County Clerk Percell confident of election security

County tests machines with party officials in attendance

Montezuma Board of County Commissioners renews grant funding for diaper program

Montezuma Board of County Commissioners renews grant funding for diaper program

Public Health Department program will receive the same amount of money

Southwest Health System announces ‘Walk with a Doc’

Southwest Health System announces ‘Walk with a Doc’

The movement allows community members to get to know their doctor more personally

Jett Lawrence wins both races at Round 4 of Motocross despite injury

Jett Lawrence wins both races at Round 4 of Motocross despite injury

Chase Sexton crashed while in the lead for the second race