Bailey Duran
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City of Cortez searching for full-time, temporary affordable housing coordinator

The position will exist for two years and was created from a grant The city of Cortez is seeking a full-time, temporary affordable housing coordinator to take on the position for two years a...

Montezuma Water breaks ground for water treatment plant expansion

The expansion of the plant will allow Montezuma Water to plan for future growth In mid-June, Montezuma Water Co. broke ground for its water treatment plant extension on its property on Road ...

Chase Sexton surprises Jett Lawrence with win at The Wick in Round 5 of Motocross

Hunter Lawrence’s podium spot allowed him to maintain his lead in the standings

County urges citizens to sign up for emergency alert system

The county is hoping more residents will sign up for the emergency alert system Montezuma County officials urge residents to sign up for the county’s emergency alert system, as well as provi...

One person is flown to hospital after crash on Colorado 184 outside Mancos

Crash occurs near scene of fatal crash last week

Update: Candlelight vigil planned for Dolores student killed in crash

The vigil will honor Jesse “JD” Minor, who died on Tuesday

Montezuma, Dolores counties to celebrate Independence Day

Various celebrations will take place in Cortez, Mancos, Dove Creek and Rico

30 Angel Armor vests to be donated to Cortez Police Department

SHIELD616’s Tour De Shield raised money for the vests back in May

Fraternal Order of Police backs sales tax for Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office

Sheriff’s Office struggles with budget cuts, inflation

Historic Cortez coloring book now available in town

The coloring book includes artwork from a plethora of local artists

Montezuma-Cortez High School Honor Roll

Summer is in full swing, but celebrating students can take place at any time of the year. On Tuesday, the Montezuma-Cortez RE-1 school district announced their scholars, honor roll and h...

Mayor Rachel Medina elected to Colorado Municipal League Executive Board

Medina received the most votes in the election’s medium city category