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March 4, 2020

Sanders Front-Runner in Montezuma Election

Montezuma County joined the rest of Colorado in selecting Democratic Socialist Bernie Sanders as the front-runner in the Democratic Presidential Primary.
March 4, 2020

SWCO Teachers Ask for State Support

Southwest Colorado teachers regaled lawmakers with stories of colleagues living in cars, working two to three jobs, and dealing with underfunded programs in a bid to gain support for more pay.
February 26, 2020

Cortez Fire Offers Free Smoke Detectors

Don’t have a smoke detector in your home? No more excuses. The Cortez Fire Protection District has free smoke detectors, and representatives will install them for free, too! Find out why!
February 20, 2020

Local Banker Thinks Outside the Box

Chris Aiken thinks outside the box when it comes to creating loan packages for customers who want to start or expand their businesses. It’s why he was named the Region EDD “Lender of the Year.”
February 17, 2020

Local Fruit Ferments New Cortez Wine

A bumper crop of local apples in Montezuma County inspired a U.S. Air Force retiree and his wife to start making wines from other local fruit and to open the new Yellow Car Country Wines.
February 16, 2020

New Edition for Old Mancos Letterpress

A 19th-century Cranston letterpress has inspired the creation of a community arts studio and musem. Learn about its history and how it will be used in the future to create works of art.
February 11, 2020

Census 2020: Why You Should Respond

We know. With all the concerns about privacy and ID piracy, you may be reluctant to respond to the 2020 Census. We tell you why SWCO county volunteers will be out in force to make sure you count.
January 26, 2020

Keep Millions of Dollars Local: Use Cash

When you pay for your purchases with a credit card, millions of dollars in credit-card fees leave the community. A local business group wants to encourage you to use cash at local businesses instead.
January 24, 2020

Cortez To Host Ride the Rockies June 15

The 35th annual Ride the Rockies tour will stay overnight in Cortez. The tour is expected to generate more than $250,000 in Montezuma County from bike riders and their support crews.
January 23, 2020

Learn More about City Council Election

Five seats on the Cortez City Council are open for election on April 7. City Clerk Linda Smith explains to rules for running, and City Manager John Dougherty talks about the status of the city budget.
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