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Fire on Highway 145 causes damage north of Cortez

A property fire on Colorado Highway 145 near County Road N caused damage and sent one man to the hospital, said Cortez Fire Protection District Chief Jay Balfour. The fire badly damaged two sheds,...

DATE: July 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Health offers coronavirus antibody testing

Southwest Health System is offering antibody testing to determine whether a person has had COVID-19. The testing is available to anyone and begins July 8. Testing locations are at the main...

DATE: July 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man revived, airlifted after heart attack on Telluride gondola

A man was revived Saturday after suffering a heart attack on the Telluride Ski Resort gondola, and a woman was rescued after being bucked off a horse on a mountain trail. The 65-year-old man from...

DATE: July 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dove Creek and Cortez celebrate Fourth of July

Concerns about the pandemic shut down most Fourth of July activities, but a few went on with prevention measures. Dove Creek hosted a parade and fireworks display. Along the parade route,...

DATE: July 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

The River Bar and Grill agrees to revamp operations, gets new license

The Dolores Town Board voted unanimously to renew the liquor license for The River Bar and Grill after the general manager agreed to revamp operations to prevent liquor violations. The restaurant...

DATE: July 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

July 4 will rock ’n’ roll at Montezuma County Fairgrounds

After the city of Cortez canceled the fireworks show, Montezuma County and local musicians decided to offer a free July Fourth music festival at the fairgrounds. The COVID-19 Rock ’n’ Roll Escape...

DATE: July 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Unaffiliated candidate plans to petition onto ballot for commissioner

The race for Montezuma County Commissioner District 3 could get competitive. Rebecca Samulski of Mancos plans to petition onto the November ballot as an unaffiliated candidate. If her petition is...

DATE: July 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sears closes doors of an iconic Cortez store

An American icon of retail department stores has departed Cortez. Even its location at Market and Main streets evokes its enduring symbol of traditional brick-and-mortar capitalism. But after more...

DATE: July 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lindsay and Stevenson win Republican primary for Montezuma County commissioner

Restaurant owner Kent Lindsay and Colorado brand inspector Joel Stevenson have won the Republican Primary for Montezuma County Commissioner Districts 2 and 3. Unofficial results were released at...

DATE: June 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Collision on U.S. 491 closes highway

A collision between a pickup truck and a semitrailer on U.S. Highway 491 Tuesday hospitalized one man and closed the highway about 2 miles north of Pleasant View. The crash was reported at 1:19...

DATE: June 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Update: Yellow Jacket Fire reaches 395 acres; containment is 50%

A fire in Yellow Jacket Canyon southwest of Lewis reached 395 acres Monday and was 50% contained by Tuesday. The blaze, dubbed the Yellow Jacket Fire, has burned on private land and on Canyons of...

DATE: June 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rebuilt Dolores playground and fun center opens

“If you build it, they will come,” definitely holds true for the new Dolores playground. After a two-year fundraising and rebuilding process, children again are playing on a castle-style fun center...

DATE: June 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

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