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MCEDA to hold regional economic summit in Cortez

event aims to bring local businesses together

April 18, 2018

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Cortez murder suspect to receive second competency evaluation

Jeremiah Damron to appear in court in June

April 17, 2018

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Waste Management offers scholarships to Pueblo Community College

The recipient will receive a one-time $500 award to attend Pueblo Community College. The application deadline is April 27. “As…

April 17, 2018

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Strong winds expected tonight in western Colorado, eastern Utah

Weather service advisory predicts winds of 25-35 mph, gusts of 50 mph

April 16, 2018

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Commissioners move to new meeting room

courtroom redesigned for county commissioners

April 16, 2018

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Cortez Fire Protection District approves purchase of bunker gear

Wednesday night’s board meeting marked Kent Lindsay’s last meeting. The board celebrated with a cake and a gift.Emily Rice/The Journal…

April 16, 2018

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Cortez library to host five Native women in Poetry Tonight event

Reading and book sale coincide with National Poetry Month

April 15, 2018

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Local artist Rosie Carter is Mesa Verde’s first artist-in-residence of 2018

Mesa Verde National Park’s artist in-residence program kicks off with Cortez artist Rosie Carter, whose residency runs April 15-28. Public…

April 15, 2018

Education

Montezuma-Cortez High School warns of advertising calls

Calls, emails target local Cortez businesses

April 15, 2018

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Cortez students nominated for D.C. leadership conference

Sixth-graders selected by teacher

April 15, 2018

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Cortez Gun and Sportsman Show runs through weekend

show helps support gun club’s Junior Shooters program

April 14, 2018

Sports

Eli Tomac sets the pace early, and wins Minneapolis Supercross

from Cortez sits in third place in the standings, with three races to go

April 14, 2018

Local News

Freeze warning is in effect at midnight in Montezuma County

Overnight low expected to drop into the mid-20s

April 13, 2018

For the record

Police Blotter

3:36 p.m.: A man was arrested in the 40 block of North Edith Street on suspicion of violating a protection…

April 13, 2018

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Cortez Middle School to premiere ‘The Phantom Tollbooth’

play has a lesson, about lessons

April 12, 2018

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Southwest Open School students exhibit art

Southwest Open School held an art reception at the Cortez Cultural Center on Tuesday evening. According to SWOS art teacher…

April 12, 2018

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Southwest Colorado officials learn what to do in a disaster

Workshop teaches agencies how to work together

April 12, 2018

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Cortez council plans to start youth commission

Teenage volunteers would conduct city projects

April 11, 2018

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DA Furse seeks ballot question to extend term limit

Montezuma County commissioners give initial support

April 11, 2018

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Man is ticketed after fire damages property on a red flag day

to neighbor’s property included boat, fence and trees

April 11, 2018

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Denkai Animal Sanctuary to host fundraiser

The Denkai Animal Sanctuary will hold a fundraising mixer on Sunday, featuring a 50/50 cash drawing and food and drinks…

April 11, 2018

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Four Montezuma students are awarded esteemed Daniels scholarships

M-CHS seniors and one Mancos senior receive 'last dollar scholarship'

April 11, 2018

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Cortez Sanitation approves installation of solar panels

Directors say panels will save on energy costs at sewer lift stations

April 11, 2018

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UPDATE: Missing Cortez teen boy is found in Texas

William Gallegos reported missing since April 6

April 11, 2018