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Kotarski resentenced after alleged fraud at corrections facility

offers leniency to defendant

February 13, 2019

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Bill would create text reminders for court hearings

officers served at 80 least warrants for missed hearings in three months

February 13, 2019

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Felon arrested in Dolores on another firearms charge

has seven pending court cases

February 13, 2019

Animal art takes over Farm Bistro during fundraiser

annual art show sees growth, benefits humane societies

February 13, 2019

Properties connected to marijuana raid under foreclosure

Payment defaults, deed violations listed as reasons for notice

February 12, 2019

Fugitive felon from Dolores arrested after standoff in Durango

John I. Finocchiarodu1-i-syn Durango police were notified by the Cortez Police Department early Sunday that 35-year-old John I. Finocchiaro was…

February 11, 2019

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Storm track favors Southwest Colorado

Snowpack in Dolores basin at 103 percent of average

February 11, 2019

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Why do rural schools struggle to recruit, keep teachers?

Several bills in state Legislature seek to boost budgets, salaries in remote areas

February 10, 2019

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Workers, tourists return to Mesa Verde National Park

Verde gives visitors a trip through a winter wonderland

February 10, 2019

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2 storms expected this week in Southwest Colorado

on Wednesday and Thursday expected to produce more precipitation

February 10, 2019

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Inmate with syringes headed to New Mexico to face prison sentence

Confusion in court over how to transport Sanchez

February 10, 2019

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Man pleads guilty to assaulting EMT in Montezuma Park

continued to treat intoxicated man

February 10, 2019

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Cowbelle, Stockman of the Year announced at annual dinner

Auction raises money for scholarships

February 9, 2019

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District court setting summer trials

Robbery, repeat DUI, drug distribution cases in June

February 8, 2019

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Sunflower Theatre will host multimedia ‘Martian Chronicles’

stage, radio performance of Bradbury classic is in March

February 8, 2019

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Small fire extinguished in Cortez mobile home

Occupants safely evacuated

February 8, 2019

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Dean Hanson Memorial Scholarship accepting applications

Deadline to apply is April 15

February 7, 2019

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Four Corners Child Advocacy Center trainings

Journal File Photo<br><br>The Four Corners Child Advocacy Center is hosting upcoming trainings centered on addressing the effects of trauma on…

February 7, 2019

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Second defendant claims false removal from Montrose facility

Defenders allege men were set up

February 7, 2019

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Livestock Association’s annual meeting is Saturday

tradition features music, dinner, politics

February 7, 2019

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Cortez seeks public input on updated draft of land use code

Planning staff to host three meetings

February 6, 2019

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Plan to rezone Montezuma Park is sent to Cortez council

commissioner calls bandstand ‘attractive nuisance’

February 6, 2019

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Update: Storm in SW Colorado raises avalanche risk, cancels classes

snowfall expected to hit San Juan Mountains on Thursday

February 6, 2019

Montezuma County recreation committee meets for first time

main projects discussed; challenges identified

February 5, 2019