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Heard on: Montezuma County Public Safety · 1/16/2026 06:56 AM
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Cortez Fire, please respond over to the workforce center that's going to be at (number withheld) West North Street.
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And employees are facing multiple employees have been smelling gas outside the building.
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Possible gas odor detected near Workforce Center

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Cortez responded to reports of a possible gas smell near the Workforce Center on Center Street. The odor appeared stronger on the Chestnut side of the building. Employees reported no symptoms, and no evacuations were necessary. The situation was monitored as a precaution.

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Center St, Cortez, CO 81321
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