The buildings occupied by Montezuma County’s different governmental departments are scattered and have a number of problems. But fixing the situation won’t be easy, with the county facing a budget shortfall next year of an estimated $2.5 million.
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The Town of Mancos has ended its evacuation orders, but warns that flooding may have left hazardous conditions. Separate evacuation notices remain in effect for other locations in Montezuma County. -
Concerns about the future of Cortez’s outdoor swimming pool prompted comments from four people at Tuesday’s meeting of the city council.
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A late spring frost and record dry conditions this summer have led to low natural food supply for bears, resulting in a large increase in human-bear conflict. Now, a wildlife rehab center is seeing more orphaned bear cubs than in previous years. -
Proponents say the costs of drought and wildfires are only increasing, but critics of the measure worry that the TABOR exemption could draw funds away from other important priorities. -
The moisture pouring from the sky last week washed out bridges and roads, damaged homes and businesses, and forced people to evacuate their homes. However, it also greatly improved the drought situation in the Four Corners. -
Congressman Jeff Hurd of Colorado’s Third District spoke with constituents at a small, friendly gathering in Towaoc on Friday. -
Ollie Higinbotham grew up in Mancos, Colorado and is now competing as a freestyle big air, slopestyle, and rail jams skier with aspirations to make the U.S. Ski Team and compete in the 2030 Winter Olympics. -
The Colorado Department of Transportation is putting a safety closure in place for the U.S. Highway 550 Bondad Bridge over the Animas River approximately 10 miles south of Durango, according to a press release
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City of Cortez officials have reversed themselves on the outdoor swimming pool in Veterans Park.
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Multiple road closures are in place across Southwest Colorado because of flooding.
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