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Candidates chosen for primary ballot at Republican assembly

At the Montezuma County Republican Assembly Friday, three county commissioner candidates had enough delegate votes to make the June 30 primary ballot, and one did not. Candidates needed at least...

DATE: March 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

No visitors allowed in Southwest Memorial Hospital

Beginning Monday, Southwest Memorial Hospital will no longer allow visitors in any area of the hospital as part of an increased effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. “To protect patients...

DATE: March 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Critical COVID-19 Coverage

Rico, south of Telluride, adopts shelter-in-place rules

The town of Rico on Wednesday initiated shelter-in-place regulations to decrease the potential spread of the coronavirus. The decision came the same day nearby San Miguel County Health Department...

DATE: March 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Critical COVID-19 Coverage

Montezuma County declares health emergency as coronavirus spreads

Montezuma County declared a local health disaster emergency this week in response to the threat of the coronavirus. The COVID-19 virus was declared a global pandemic March 11. The U.S. and Colorado...

DATE: March 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mesa Verde National Park remains open

Mesa Verde National Park announced it will modify operations during the coronavirus outbreak, but it will remain open. As of March 17, partial closures within the park were implemented to reduce...

DATE: March 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Critical COVID-19 Coverage

San Miguel County, Telluride face shelter-in-place order

To prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the San Miguel Public Health Department has initiated a series of public health orders, including a sheltering-in-place requirement in effect at midnight...

DATE: March 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ute Mountain Casino and Hotel in Towaoc closes

The Ute Mountain Casino and Hotel in Towoac closed Wednesday to prevent the potential spread of the coronavirus. Kuchu’s Restaurant will continue to serve to-go orders, but there will be no inside...

DATE: March 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Five candidates for Dolores Town Board express views

Five candidates are running for three open seats on the Dolores Town Board in the April 7 election. Terms are up for James Biard, Cody Folsom and Val Truelsen. Candidates running for the open seats...

DATE: March 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Commissioner meeting canceled

The regular Montezuma County commissioners meeting on Tuesday has been canceled due to the threat of the coronavirus, county officials said. Efforts are underway to set up future commissioner...

DATE: March 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Critical COVID-19 Coverage

Southwest Memorial Hospital ramps up testing

Southwest Memorial Hospital set up a drive-thru flu clinic Wednesday to help screen for state testing of potential coronavirus cases. The flu clinic will be at 1413 N. Mildred Road, and will be...

DATE: March 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hospital and nursing homes limit visitation

To slow the spread of coronavirus and protect patients and staff, Southwest Memorial Hospital and nursing homes have implemented visitor restrictions. Beginning Monday at Southwest, patients will...

DATE: March 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County Ag Expo postponed because of coronavirus

The Four States Ag Expo has been postponed because of the threat of the coronavirus, organizers announced Friday. The event has been rescheduled for Sept. 25-27, said coordinator Cindy Claire. “We...

DATE: March 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

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