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Montezuma-Cortez schools adapt grading system to virtual classrooms

Schools in Montezuma County have faced a balancing act to make sure students remain on track while adjusting to online classrooms. Montezuma-Cortez School District Re-1 has released a “pass” or...

DATE: April 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez swears in new councilors, bids farewell to outgoing members

The city of Cortez on April 28 bid farewell to outgoing councilors and ushered in the recently elected council through a Zoom meeting. “To those of you about to serve, I appreciate it,” said Ty...

DATE: April 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Opening of McPhee and House Creek boat ramps delayed

The opening of the McPhee and House Creek boat ramps has been delayed until June 1 to minimize the spread of COVID-19. The decision is part of the San Juan National Forest’s closures on April 7,...

DATE: April 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado hopes to test anyone with coronavirus symptoms by May 15

Gov. Jared Polis on Wednesday unveiled a plan to scale up coronavirus testing in Colorado, saying the state’s goal is to provide screening to all symptomatic people who want it by May 15. “We’re...

DATE: April 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Silverton eases coronavirus restrictions, but county remains closed to visitors

San Juan County is transitioning to Gov. Jared Polis’ more relaxed “safer-at-home” measures Friday, but that doesn’t mean the backcountry around Silverton or the town itself will be open to...

DATE: April 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Food drive is today

A food truck drive will take place today at the Montezuma County Annex, 107 N. Chestnut in Cortez. Forty-pound boxes of food will be available for Montezuma County residents from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m....

DATE: April 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mercy now offering widespread community testing for COVID-19

Mercy Regional Medical Center is now offering widespread community testing for coronavirus, marking the second health care facility in the region to make tests widely available. In a statement...

DATE: April 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County drafts plan for loosening state restrictions

Montezuma County health officials warn there could be an increase of confirmed COVID-19 cases, and urges the community to not let its guard down on prevention measures. Meanwhile, Colorado...

DATE: April 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

10-mile travel restriction for Colorado outdoor recreation during safer-at-home phase

Colorado is loosening some restrictions on people’s movement starting this week as the state enters a new phase of its battle against the new coronavirus, but travel for outdoor recreation is one...

DATE: April 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Liquor stores sat on sidelines, deemed nonessential

FARMINGTON – Adam Derizotis, owner of Zia Liquors west of Farmington, was one of the first local businesses to have employees wear masks and gloves, and offer contactless sales to customers. But...

DATE: April 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

State mistakenly reports positive case in Silverton

State health officials mistakenly reported that San Juan County had its first positive case of the coronavirus over the weekend, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and...

DATE: April 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hazardous fire conditions likely to persist across Southwest Colorado

Weather conditions creating hazardous fire conditions have settled above Southwest Colorado and are expected to persist into next week. Another red flag warning was issued for Southwest Colorado...

DATE: April 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

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