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Mancos Melt and other events to heat up town in spring

Creative District announces Burning Man theme

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

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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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Fewer residents benefit from mortgage assistance in SW Colorado

rent prevents people from saving enough for down payments

January 15, 2018

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Cortez unveils new city government website

Features designed to be easier to navigate

January 14, 2018

Business

Sun sets on Del Sol clothing shop on Main Avenue in Durango

plans to spend more time with grandkids

January 14, 2018

Local News

Eli Tomac bows out of Houston Supercross

Kawasaki team dealing with injury ‘day by day’

January 13, 2018

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Cortez Animal Shelter’s fund drive raises record numbers

12 Strays of Christmas receive outpouring of donations

January 12, 2018

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Juniper trees across Southwest Colorado are taking a mysterious turn

Junipers’ color change raises questions among foresters

January 12, 2018

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Mancos church holds vigil to support ICE detainee

Sabido and supporters pray for Eliseo Jurado

January 12, 2018

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McAfee announces campaign for Montezuma County commission

Democrat is familiar with issues, wants plan for future

January 11, 2018

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Cortez council tables vote on streetlights a second time

of property owners request delay

January 11, 2018

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Cortez council votes on 2018 election ballot question

reading of sales tax issue is approved

January 11, 2018

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Could paragliders return to Smelter Mountain?

has been banned since 2010, but resident asks for reconsideration

January 11, 2018