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Active COVID cases down in Montezuma County

In a span of just two days, active cases of the coronavirus in Montezuma County dropped by a figure of 107. The numbers from the Montezuma County Public Health Department from Feb. 17 to Feb. 19...

DATE: Feb. 20, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Log truck rolls over on Colorado Highway 184 near Dolores

A log truck rolled over Saturday morning near the intersection of Colorado Highway 184 and County Road 28. There was only one occupant of the vehicle and no reported injuries. According to...

DATE: Feb. 20, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez restaurants partner up to offer cheap delivery

Multiple local restaurants have partnered together to provide cheap delivery to Cortez residents amid the pandemic. Cortez Eatz, which began in December, offers $5 delivery from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m....

DATE: Feb. 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma-Cortez school board favors suspending state tests

The Montezuma-Cortez school board on Tuesday unanimously approved a resolution in support of suspending state assessments for the 2020-2021 school year. Superintendent Lori Haukeness and members of...

DATE: Feb. 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man arrested after slow-speed RV chase in Cortez is charged

Formal charges were brought Thursday in Montezuma County Court against the man who led police on a slow-speed RV chase through Cortez earlier this month. The highest offenses that Kevin Ritter, 41,...

DATE: Feb. 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez Dispatch Center upgrading network for 911 calls

Because of an upgrade to its 911 emergency network, the Cortez Dispatch Center is asking businesses and organizations to check that they can still reach 911. Businesses and organizations that have...

DATE: Feb. 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County releases new vaccination numbers

Montezuma County’s effort to vaccinate as many people as possible has made some headway. According to the Montezuma County Health Department, 5,559 people have received their first dose of the...

DATE: Feb. 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma-Cortez school board member Lance McDaniel ousted in recall vote

In a recall election with low turnout, Montezuma-Cortez school board member Lance McDaniel was ousted from his position Tuesday evening by a 2-1 ratio. In unofficial results, 2,776 votes to remove...

DATE: Feb. 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma-Cortez teachers, staff to receive first vaccinations

Roughly two-thirds of Montezuma-Cortez School District educators and staff have opted to receive their first shot of the coronavirus vaccine at a clinic to be held before the end of the month. ...

DATE: Feb. 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos to begin Main Street Bridge replacement

The town of Mancos has set a date to begin replacing its historic but deteriorating Main Street Bridge. Built in 1912 after the most damaging flood the town had seen, the bridge is still the...

DATE: Feb. 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Colorado Livestock Association names Cowbelle, Stockman of year

The Southwest Colorado Livestock Association presented the Cowbelle and Stockman of the year awards Saturday evening at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds indoor arena. The winners were LaVonne...

DATE: Feb. 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

State details last month’s outbreak at Mesa Elementary

Mesa Elementary School in Cortez reported a coronavirus outbreak last month, causing the school to shut down for 10 days. According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment,...

DATE: Feb. 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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