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Cortez plans restrictions in recycling program

to halt curbside glass collection

August 24, 2017

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Montezuma-Cortez school board passes mill levy resolution

District seeks to fund salaries, technology, buses

August 24, 2017

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No serious injuries reported after collision in Cortez

cited for failing to yield at North Broadway intersection

August 23, 2017

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Durango may tighten penalty for bear-strewn trash

warnings may be eliminated for residents who don’t secure trash

August 23, 2017

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Cortez Main Street median project is delayed

to advertise for bids in spring

August 23, 2017

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Park service seeks input on fee hikes at Hovenweep, Natural Bridges

The park service proposes to increase park entrance fees at Natural Bridges National Monument on Jan. 1, to comply with…

August 23, 2017

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Mushroom & Wine Festival brings together foraging and fine dining

event at Purgatory Resort pairs wine with restaurant creations

August 22, 2017

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What the last eclipse tells us about the 19th-century West

A book by a self-proclaimed umbraphile tells the story of a West in shadow

August 22, 2017

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Infants and toddlers get early schooling

center for infants, toddlers holds grand opening ceremony

August 22, 2017

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The West’s new hot prospect? Extraterrestrial gold

Companies are hunting for lithium in Paradox Basin

August 22, 2017

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Noise is biggest source of oil, gas complaints in Colorado

A BP gas well. Through July, there have been 704 noise complaints about oil and gas operations.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald Noise…

August 22, 2017

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The days of $10 senior National Park passes are ending

seniors are rushing to get one before they’re gone

August 21, 2017

High School Sports

Thayer Plewe enjoying junior golf circuit

12-year-old Cortez resident wins championship in Utah

August 21, 2017

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Montezuma-Cortez touts English scores at Mesa Elementary

Elementary shows gain in English

August 21, 2017

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Authorities identify man killed in rollover crash

happened north of Hermosa

August 20, 2017

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Pinhole projection method can be fun way to view eclipse

I have never seen a total eclipse. However, I have seen many partial solar eclipses, including the annular eclipse that…

August 20, 2017

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Cortez Parks and Rec Board celebrates capital projects

members tour new restrooms, pickleball courts

August 20, 2017

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Hundreds visit brewfest benefiting Mancos organizations

benefits Chicken Creek Nordic, farmers market, Mancos Valley Resources

August 19, 2017

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Cortez speak-easy to open in former Pepperhead location

Mesa replacing Pepperhead with ‘something different’

August 19, 2017

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Dolores man dies after shooting himself

Deputies believe man called 911 before his death

August 18, 2017

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Connect 4 goes back to the drawing board on broadband

Broadband initiative broadens request for partnership

August 18, 2017

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Boettcher Teacher Residency provides crucial aid to rural districts

Ignacio, Cortez, Dolores benefit from training program

August 18, 2017

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Looking for a party? Here’s where you can find one to view the solar eclipse

Science teachers Ashley Moretti and Candace Wright use their solar eclipse shades to look at the sun as they pose…

August 18, 2017

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Fire destroys shop, causes explosions south of Cortez

Unattended burn pile triggers grass fire

August 18, 2017