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Cortez Planning and Zoning Commission honors Ken Brengle

Levy to replace him as vice chair

January 18, 2018

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CMS to restructure in 2018-2019 school year

Middle school applies technology, tailored instruction

January 18, 2018

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Mancos planning and zoning board fails to meet quorum

Low attendance continues to trouble commission

January 18, 2018

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‘Orphaned’ oil and gas wells are on the rise

Wells left behind by industry saddle Western states

January 17, 2018

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10-year-old boy killed in crash involving school bus near Durango

U.S. Highway 550 closed about 3½ hours Wednesday

January 17, 2018

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Three face charges after Main Street drug bust in Cortez

Weapons, meth, marijuana found in car

January 17, 2018

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Power to Polls march scheduled for Saturday in Cortez

Cortez rally coincides with national women’s movement

January 17, 2018

Living

If you want to stay healthy, don’t forget your teeth

Even when there is a dentist in town, people often wait until the pain of a toothache crops up before…

January 17, 2018

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Montezuma County Fair board members resign

County agreement designed to mend fences with 4-H office

January 17, 2018

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Piñon Project receives large donation

Money will be applied to general fund

January 17, 2018

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Judge declines to reduce bond in Cortez murder case

State delays suspect’s mental health treatment

January 16, 2018

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Cortez Fire Protection District discusses election and chief’s position

Construction of the new firehouse is on track, according to Kyle Blackmer, of Weeminuche Construction Authority.Emily Rice/The Journal The board…

January 16, 2018

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Pedestrian struck by vehicle on East Main Street

Assistant Fire Chief Shawn Bittle called it a “very minor” accident. A half dozen police officers responded to the scene.…

January 16, 2018

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Prosecutors: Men sexually abused girls they called brides

Pair created desert compound using shipping containers

January 16, 2018

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Water projects for Rico, Sambrito Wetlands recommended for funding

Severance tax case reduces future state grants

January 15, 2018

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Cortez crews repairing water pipe on Main Street

Maintenance crews with the city of Cortez are conducting emergency repairs on a broken water pipe at the intersection of…

January 15, 2018

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Driver eludes officers in stretch from Cortez to Shiprock

Speeds in excess of 100 mph

January 15, 2018

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Fewer residents benefit from mortgage assistance in SW Colorado

Higher rent prevents people from saving enough for down payments

January 15, 2018

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Local fire department to build training tower

It will provide fire, rescue practice

January 15, 2018

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Cortez unveils new city government website

Features designed to be easier to navigate

January 14, 2018

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Eli Tomac bows out of Houston Supercross

Kawasaki team dealing with injury ‘day by day’

January 13, 2018

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Cortez Animal Shelter’s fund drive raises record numbers

12 Strays of Christmas receive outpouring of donations

January 12, 2018

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Juniper trees across Southwest Colorado are taking a mysterious turn

Junipers’ color change raises questions among foresters

January 12, 2018

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Mancos church holds vigil to support ICE detainee

Rosa Sabido and supporters pray for Eliseo Jurado

January 12, 2018