Kala Parkinson
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Driver sought in Cortez hit-and-run; two vehicles damaged in other incidents

Arrest warrant issued in one of three of hit-and-runs reported in Cortez

Police Blotter

Friday, Sept. 24 9:07 a.m. A man reported his tricycle missing, valued at $750. 12:32 p.m. Officers took a woman into custody who had a warrant for her arrest at Happy Valley Mobile Home P...

Dolores candidates discuss their views at two separate forums

One forum was at Dolores Community Center; the other, at a candidate’s home

Kemper Elementary School moves to remote learning

Closure comes a day after school board refused to give superintendent authority to move schools to remote learning

Montezuma-Cortez decides not to mandate masks in latest vote

The school board holds second emergency meeting to discuss remote learning and masking in schools

Dolores school board candidates to speak in two different forums Wednesday

Candidates split to answer questions

Woman in Cortez shoots from towed car as pair try to pull it away

Shootings occur at Gofer gas station Saturday and on East Arbecam Avenue on Thursday

Update: Precipitation headed to Southwest Colorado, but milder winter expected

A weaker La Niña likely will lead to a milder winter, though snow has already fallen in Southwest Colorado

Dolores schools move to remote learning for a week

After seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases, Dolores schools are moving to remote learning for the week of Oct. 4-7

‘Creepy but beautiful’ October art exhibit launches at Dolores Public Library

And it’s just in time for Halloween

Police Blotter

Friday, Sept. 17 10:08 a.m. A red GMC pickup truck backed into a silver Toyota Camry at of Choice Building Supply, causing damage to the right rear door and right rear tire of the Camr...

Montezuma-Cortez decides on two-week mask mandate for students

School board OKs student mask mandate beginning Monday, allows board to vote by phone for remote learning