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Man arrested, woman injured in collision near Towaoc

A man was arrested and a woman was injured after two vehicles collided Tuesday morning near Towaoc. Colorado State Patrol troopers, the Ute Mountain Ute Fire Department and other emergency...

DATE: Dec. 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighters extinguish house fire in north Cortez

Cortez police officers and firefighters responded to a house fire Tuesday afternoon at North Harrison and East Empire streets in Cortez. Cortez Fire Chief Jeff Vandevoorde said one of the house’s...

DATE: Dec. 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez, Montezuma County prepare for 2018 elections

Just a month after the end of the 2017 election in Montezuma County, local governments are gearing up for the 2018 election. Cortez Clerk Linda Smith told the City Council during a Nov. 28 workshop...

DATE: Dec. 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County activists protest shrinking of monuments

Members of the Great Old Broads for Wilderness and other activist groups gathered at Canyons of the Ancients National Monument on Saturday to protest the shrinking of another monument. The rally at...

DATE: Dec. 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos pop-up gallery introduces Back Roads Collective

One of the art shows that opened in Mancos Friday night as part of the Creative District’s Christmas celebration was a temporary pop-up gallery featuring rural art with a contemporary twist. The...

DATE: Dec. 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montelores Early Childhood Council hosts Christmas giveaway

Santa Claus will visit the Montelores Early Childhood Council for its annual Christmas family night event on Tuesday. The nonprofit hosts a gift-giving night every December, but this year, Dollar...

DATE: Dec. 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Last Cortez council meeting of the year planned for Tuesday

The Cortez City Council will meet for the last time this year on Tuesday. The council will meet for a workshop at 5:15 p.m., and start its regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers. The...

DATE: Dec. 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Secretary of State Williams visits Montezuma County

The Montezuma County Clerk and Recorder’s Office got a visit from Colorado Secretary of State on Wayne Williams on Friday. Williams visited the county during a tour of clerk’s offices in the...

DATE: Dec. 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos holiday art shows begin tonight

Mancos’s Old-Fashioned Christmas festivities will come to a head this weekend with multiple artistic events planned by the Creative District. The weekend will begin around 5 p.m. Friday with a...

DATE: Dec. 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez historic preservation board prepares for the future

The Cortez Historic Preservation Board wrapped up 2017 on Wednesday by approving a grant application, swearing in a new member and making other plans for next year. Holly Tatnall, of the Cortez...

DATE: Dec. 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez volunteers prepare for annual Christmas dinner

A group of local volunteers is preparing for the annual Cortez Christmas dinner. The event has been a Cortez tradition for more than 25 years, and organizer Mitchell Toms said it usually draws...

DATE: Dec. 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez food pantry and farm co-op plan move

On Tuesday the Cortez Planning and Zoning Board approved a permit that will allow the Good Samaritan Center and Southwest Farm Fresh Cooperative to open a joint distribution site on North Beech...

DATE: Dec. 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

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