Cortez

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Unlimited Learning Center graduates class of nursing assistants

campus offers nursing, medical assistant training

January 19, 2018

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Election issues, golf and streetlights on Cortez council agenda

will vote on ballot question, IGAs and more

January 19, 2018

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Ballantine Family Fund awards over $300,000 in grants in 2017

Montezuma County nonprofit are awarded $61,500

January 19, 2018

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M-CHS Symphonic Winds to perform with Southwest Civic Winds

Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for student and seniors. Children 6 years and under will be admitted for free.…

January 19, 2018

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Kevin Wade Folsom charged with first-degree murder

was found shot on Haycamp Mesa

January 18, 2018

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Winter weather advisory issued for this weekend

could bring 16 inches of snow to San Juan Mountains

January 18, 2018

Education

Re-1 school board renews Kiva charter, gets demolition update

approves medical marijuana

January 18, 2018

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Cortez Planning and Zoning Commission honors Ken Brengle

to replace him as vice chair

January 18, 2018

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CMS to restructure in 2018-2019 school year

school applies technology, tailored instruction

January 18, 2018

Local News

Mancos planning and zoning board fails to meet quorum

attendance continues to trouble commission

January 18, 2018

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‘Orphaned’ oil and gas wells are on the rise

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

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

Local News

Montezuma County Fair board members resign

agreement designed to mend fences with 4-H office

January 17, 2018

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Piñon Project receives large donation

will be applied to general fund

January 17, 2018

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Judge declines to reduce bond in Cortez murder case

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

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

in excess of 100 mph

January 15, 2018