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Two endangered children missing from Cortez, statewide alert activated

Brayden Vallejos (right) and Terry Gallegos (left) have been missing since Wednesday.
The children were last seen in Cortez on Wednesday afternoon

Two boys, who were last seen in Cortez on Wednesday afternoon, have been reported missing by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and are labeled as endangered.

Brayden Vallejos, 13, and Terry Gallegos, 3, are thought to be traveling with Marsha Vallejos, 42, and Terry Gallegos, 56.

Terry Gallegos
Marsha Vallejos

Law enforcement said that Marsha Vallegos and Terry Gallegos could be traveling with the children in a 2008 Silver Toyota Highlander with a cracked windshield. The Colorado license plate is EEQJ64.

Brayden Vallejos is described as white with brown hair and brown eyes. He is 5 feet tall and 150 pounds. Terry Gallegos is described as white/Hispanic with brown eyes and black hair. He is about 2 feet, 5 inches tall and about 30 pounds.

Marsha Vallejos is described as white with brown hair and brown eyes. She is about 5 feet, 2 inches tall and 138 pounds. Terry is described as white/Hispanic with brown eyes and black hair. He is 5 feet, 6 inches and 150 pounds.

Those who see the children or suspects or have any information are asked to call 911 or the Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office at (970) 565-8454.