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Youth sports class coming to Cortez

While attending Montezuma-Cortez High School, Holly (Tanner) Kilburn played volleyball, basketball and soccer. Now 17 years removed from her high school graduation, the mother of two is set to host...

DATE: July 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Former Montezuma deputy pleads guilty on misconduct charge

Former Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Adam Alcon pleaded guilty on July 5 to a charge of official misconduct, according to a statement released Friday by Deputy District Attorney Sheena...

DATE: July 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Telluride adding Charlotte flights

Telluride plans to add another hub to its network with service on American Airlines from Charlotte (CLT) to Telluride/Montrose Airport (MTJ), on Saturdays through winter. The Charlotte flight will...

DATE: July 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Police Blotter

Wednesday, July 5 9:24 a.m. : A man was arrested at Montezuma County Court, 601 N. Mildred Road, on a warrant for failure to appear. 4:58 p.m. : A man was arrested in the 20 block of North Park...

DATE: July 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: For the record

Southwest Colorado advances in state Little League tournament

Stepping onto the mound moments before throwing out the game’s opening pitch on Wednesday, Caleb Compton smiled as about 30 young fans seated down the third-base line chanted his name. Then, over...

DATE: July 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Some trails, roads open from 412 Fire closures

The San Juan National Forest continues to manage the 412 Fire, burning seven miles south of Rico, and smoke continues to be visible as the fire smolders, the San Juan National Forest said Wednesday...

DATE: July 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Construction of new powerline underway

Work is underway to install the upgraded Tri-State Montrose-Nucla-Cahone 230 kV power line north of Dove Creek. The new power line is being relocated in rough terrain that includes the area of the...

DATE: July 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

East Rim Fire jumps to 689 acres, 25 percent containment

Over the past few days, containment on the East Rim Fire has increased, although the number of acres has also increased. The fire, started from lightning on July 2, was 700 acres and 40 percent...

DATE: July 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez swim teams compete in Montrose

With the summer swim season quickly winding down, several local swimmers traveled to Montrose on July 7-9, to compete in the Montrose Marlins Invitational. Among the most successful locals at the...

DATE: July 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Cortez set to host state Little League tournament

One year after winning the state tournament and qualifying for the Regional Little League Tournament in Texas, the Southwest Colorado Little League (Cortez) senior team will look to defend its...

DATE: July 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lightning blamed in brush fire south of Cortez

Firefighters on Sunday evening beat down a small brush fire and residents pitched in with shovels and garden hoses after an apparent lightning strike in a residential area just south of Cortez....

DATE: July 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Police Blotter

Wednesday, June 28 11:19 a.m. : A man was arrested at Montezuma County Court, 601 N. Mildred Road, on a warrant for failure to appear on a local felony charge. 11:49 a.m. : A man was arrested in...

DATE: July 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: For the record

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