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Free car seat safety checkup set for Saturday in Cortez

Car seats may be available for families in need

DATE: Apr 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez and surrounding areas see freeze warning and small chances of precipitation

NWS advises residents to protect sensitive crops and outdoor plumbing

DATE: Apr 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Effort to restrict license plate cameras fails amid pushback from law enforcement

The bipartisan effort ended after its sponsor withdrew

DATE: Apr 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Singing for the rain: Mancos Valley Chorus debuts water-themed spring concerts

Shows blend familiar favorites and cappella arrangement in a lighthearted nod to the dry season

DATE: Apr 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wanted fugitive captured in western La Plata County

Suspect had been on the run since 2024

DATE: Apr 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

19th Annual Ute Mountain Mesa Verde Birding Festival kicks off next week

Experienced birders and newbies alike are welcome to register for tours and other celebratory events

DATE: Apr 29, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez police report missing teen is safe, returning home

Shaylin Odell was reported missing after days without contact

DATE: Apr 29, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man convicted of child sexual assault in Cortez

After previous arrests for child sexual abuse and domestic violence, Utah resident Shayne Rowley has been convicted in Cortez

DATE: Apr 29, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County Republican commissioner debate for Wednesday canceled

Rescheduling to occur near or after May 6 county clerk debate

DATE: Apr 29, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Update: Cortez City Council inaugurates new members, appoints Dennis Spruell mayor

The elected City Council candidates were sworn in and the new mayor and mayor pro tem selected

DATE: Apr 28, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mystery truck rolls through Cortez, briefly pausing traffic and sparking questions

Empty vessel tied to Thacker Pass lithium project in Nevada

DATE: Apr 28, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Enterprise plans 18-mile pipeline replacement after 92,000-gallon gasoline spill

La Plata County commissioners criticize lack of public outreach

DATE: Apr 28, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

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