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Southwest Health offers option to schedule vaccinations online

Southwest Health System announced Monday that those eligible for the coronavirus vaccine can now schedule appointments online. Eligible recipients may schedule appointments for March 5, 8, 9 and...

DATE: March 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ute Mountain Casino Hotel plans to reopen March 3

The Ute Mountain Casino Hotel will reopen March 3 with a host of safety improvements against the coronavirus. The casino and hotel temporarily closed in December out of caution and to assist the...

DATE: Feb. 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County sees drop in demand for COVID testing

Amid modest successes against the coronavirus, Montezuma County has also seen a drop in demand for testing. According to estimates based on data from the Montezuma County Department of Health,...

DATE: Feb. 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Health System changes hours for drive-thru testing

Effective March 1, Southwest Health System’s drive-thru coronavirus testing center will have new hours. The clinic will take place on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The...

DATE: Feb. 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Health System relaxes visitation rules

Effective March 1, Southwest Health System will relax visitor guidelines to allow one screened, designated visitor to accompany patients for all medical services. One screened, designated visitor...

DATE: Feb. 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

City offers new way to pay utility bills

Beginning March 1, Cortez residents will have a new option to pay the same amount each month for utilities. Under the Budget Pay Plan Program, citizens pay the same amount each month based on a...

DATE: Feb. 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos FoodShare awarded after productive year

Mancos FoodShare was pronounced 2020 Project of the Year by Mancos Valley Resources this month. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the organization managed to serve food to 5,486 individuals through...

DATE: Feb. 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez council approves ballot measure to determine right to provide internet

Cortez City Council unanimously approved an ordinance Tuesday night that sets up a ballot measure this summer that will determine whether the city may provide its own internet services to...

DATE: Feb. 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Search underway for new Mancos superintendent

With longtime Superintendent Brian Hanson set to retire, Mancos School District is looking for its next leader. Hanson announced his resignation last summer, agreeing to finish out the school year...

DATE: Feb. 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Social Services finishes new lobby

The Montezuma County Department of Social Services unveiled its new lobby Monday. According to the Montezuma County Facebook page, the new lobby area now includes a partition between receptionists...

DATE: Feb. 23, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County exceeds 7,000 first doses of vaccine

The Montezuma County Public Health Department reported Tuesday that more than 7,000 people in the county have now received their first shot of the coronavirus vaccine. Officials continue to urge...

DATE: Feb. 23, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Public hearing on city’s right to provide internet set for tonight

Cortez City Council will hold a public hearing Tuesday night regarding a potential ballot measure that would give the city the right to provide its own internet services to residents. The Colorado...

DATE: Feb. 23, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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