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Cortez Police Department warns community of scam phone call

If you get the call, report it to law enforcement

DATE: Jun 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Despite spring showers in May, Cortez remains in drought status

As for June, the city is already above-average precipitation

DATE: Jun 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mass resignations follow Fort Lewis Mesa fire board elections

District declares a ‘state of emergency’ after chief, captain and experienced board members quit

DATE: Jun 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores High School students explore skill trades at Colorado Summer Institute

Twelve students took part in the program at the end of May

DATE: Jun 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Pueblo Community College to host free workshops for middle and high school students

In one program, students will create their own battlebots

DATE: Jun 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Restructured BEAD program slows broadband progress in Southwest Colorado

High-speed internet improvements halted

DATE: Jun 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Latest: Israel attacks Iran

Israel attacked Iran’s capital early Friday, in strikes that targeted the country’s nuclear program and raised the potential for a larger war between the two bitter adversaries. An Israeli ...

DATE: Jun 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Israel attacks Iran’s capital with explosions booming across Tehran

U.S. says ‘our top priority is protecting American forces in the region’

DATE: Jun 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

American Airlines to use larger planes to service Durango airport

128-seat Airbus A319 will make trips between DRO and Dallas-Fort Worth

DATE: Jun 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Police blotter

Thursday, June 5 11:57 p.m.: At Veterans Park, 830 E. Main St., an officer responded to a 911 hang-up and found a woman crawling away from a man. She reported he had pulled a knife and punch...

DATE: Jun 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sheriff’s blotter

Monday, May 12 2:32 p.m.: A deputy responded to a report of trespassing and a damaged shed at 25143 Road L, Cortez. The man allegedly threatened the woman with harm if she reported the incid...

DATE: Jun 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma-Cortez School District shares information about new executive director of student academic services

Justin Schmitt is being reassigned to the role

DATE: Jun 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

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