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Contractor estimates M-CHS injected $10M into local economy

Sam Green/Cortez Journal<br><br>The workshop at the new Montezuma-Cortez High School is well ventilated, Rick Fleming, senior project manager for the…

August 11, 2015

Local News

High school could grow east side

A new house under construction in the Southern Bluffs subdivision has a view of the new high school.Sam Green/Cortez Journal…

August 11, 2015

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Architect’s plan for school came after collaboration

In 2012, district officials decided the aging structure was less and less feasible to maintain, and the idea to replace…

August 11, 2015

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Teachers’ excitement builds for new M-CHS

“Change is good,” said veteran social studies teacher Raymond Harriman. “I think the kids are really going to respond.” While…

August 11, 2015

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M-CHS landscaping shows a respect for our area

Respect for the environment, our area, and the Native American culture. The respect shows in the trees, shrubs, and perennials…

August 11, 2015

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La Plata looks at barking dogs

Ordinance may be enacted

August 11, 2015

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Ex-Skanska mechanics lead SCCC program at SCCC

Bill Kuik, at left, and Joe Jaburg are the newest hires at Southwest Colorado Community College. The two former Skanska…

August 11, 2015

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Health official: Animas at pre-spill levels

Governor tours fish hatchery in Durango

August 11, 2015

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EPA: Decision to reopen Animas a week off

testing to ground response, healing the river will be complex

August 11, 2015

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Some shops already hurt by river pollution

more take wait-and-see approach

August 11, 2015

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Phil’s World road under construction

Parking area will be improved

August 11, 2015

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Students to document local history

course sponsored by historical society

August 11, 2015

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State grants Excelsior comment period

Department of health finalizing draft permit

August 11, 2015

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Town starts 2016 budget planning

requests third marshal; other offices seek vehicles

August 11, 2015

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Two seek trustee post

to consider Ellis and Roberts; pot rule on agenda

August 11, 2015

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Water valve replacement causes daylong shutoff

businesses close, others remain open

August 11, 2015

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No major species dieoffs from Animas River contamination a cause for optimism

Like a comet, the 3 million gallons of toxic water accidentally released from the Gold King Mine in Silverton brought…

August 10, 2015

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Graphic evidence leads to conviction

man faces lifetime sentence

August 10, 2015

Sports

Road to Phil’s World under construction

Mary Dishman and Josh Coffin prepare to ride at Phil’s World. “If you can’t go ski, you might as well…

August 10, 2015

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EPA: 3 million gallons of bad water hit Animas

City, county declare emergency

August 10, 2015

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Outdoor pot grows face ban

reading of ban set for tonight

August 10, 2015

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M-CHS budgets dip from ’12 estimates

Costs, funding decline; Journal plans expanded coverage on Friday

August 10, 2015

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Moose sighted near Lizard Head Pass

Solitary beast takes liking to river basins

August 10, 2015

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Moose sighted near Lizard Head Pass

Solitary beast takes liking to river basins

August 10, 2015