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Habitat for Humanity holds groundbreaking ceremony for Cortez home

Volunteers, staff, donors celebrate start of new project

March 26, 2019

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Cortez, former police officer pay $100K in misconduct case

is a defendant in another pending civil case

March 25, 2019

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New physical therapy clinic in Cortez

Desert specializes in concussion management, women’s health, more

March 25, 2019

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Health may improve as regional poverty rates fall

Plata County ranks 16th for health, Montezuma is 50th

March 24, 2019

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Gov. Jared Polis says funds identified for full-day kindergarten

committee sets aside $185M for Polis’ request

March 24, 2019

Green Beret from Cortez killed in combat in Afghanistan

Decorated soldier dies as conflict with Taliban flares up

March 24, 2019

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Court finds Damron not guilty by reason of insanity

Jeremiah Damron insane at time of mother’s death, DA and defender say

March 24, 2019

Colorado Senate advances ‘red flag’ gun bill

Democrats reject calls for psychological exam, court costs for false claims

March 23, 2019

Colorado lawmakers carve out room for full-day kindergarten in proposed budget

Colorado’s Joint Budget Committee gave its endorsement Tuesday to funding full-day kindergarten by next fall.Associated Press file Funding full-day kindergarten…

March 22, 2019

Opioid plan moves forward; Montezuma can apply for aid

Montezuma County has one of highest death rates in state

March 22, 2019

Funnel cloud spotted east of Cortez

and More co-owner snaps photos just east of town

March 22, 2019

Piñon Project will lead activities for students during spring break

Piñon Project leading activities for local students

March 22, 2019

Lawmakers advance plan to track greenhouse gases

worries coal counties on Western Slope; seen as duplicate by some

March 22, 2019

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Ignacio man dies after five-hour standoff in Farmington

Suspect was wanted on multiple violent offense warrants

March 20, 2019

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Couple sentenced to 8 years in prison for drug distribution

engaged in drug distribution as a business, judge says

March 20, 2019

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Former nonprofit director sentenced to two days in jail

pleaded guilty to theft

March 19, 2019

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Cortez working through land use code update

more discussions before City Council can adopt

March 16, 2019

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Guy Drew property in McElmo Canyon faces foreclosure

owned by local vintners

March 16, 2019

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Ag Expo: Drought planning advised for uncertain future

Colorado River Basin states risk autonomy

March 16, 2019

Ag-ceptional youth rodeo kicks off Ag Expo

Students came from Cortez, Bayfield and Pagosa Springs

March 15, 2019

Solar power comes to Ute Mountain Tribe

$2 million project will lower electricity bills for Towaoc residents

March 15, 2019

County considers convention center at fairgrounds

Commissioners offer to pay for building, but not operations

March 15, 2019

Ott to pay $54K in restitution to Dove Creek fire department

denies 39-page motion to acquit her

March 15, 2019

After verdict, defendant’s family causes disturbance in courthouse

arrests made

March 15, 2019