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Local birders brave the cold to count species

Birders scoping birds during the annual Cortez Audubon Christmas Bird Count on Friday, Dec. 26.Jessica Gonzalez/The Cortez Journal Armed with…

December 27, 2014

Local News

Cortez plow crews scramble after unexpected snow

Sam Peterson, 14, of Virginia Beach, Va., tests out the snow near the skate park in Parque de Vida Friday…

December 26, 2014

Local News

Bill may lead to higher wages

association head: Increased minimums could ax some jobs

December 25, 2014

Business

Recreational marijuana shop opens in Mancos

Shop is first non-medical store to open in county

December 25, 2014

Local News

Medicine Man reopens after 2013 shutdown

Closure is called a ‘blessing in disguise’

December 25, 2014

Local News

MCSO civil rights lawsuit amended

Plaintiff claims sheriff promotes use of excessive force

December 25, 2014

Education

FLC’s continuing-ed program now professional, no longer personal

“This is a positive change,” Gigi Baty, director of the program, said Thursday. “It’s positive for the community, for the…

December 25, 2014

Local News

County cuts law enforcement tax

fund earmarked for unincorporated areas, was used to buy sheriff’s vehicles

December 25, 2014

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Shortfall gives hard edge to good times at senior center

center needs funds to stay open

December 24, 2014

DS - News

River permit party is Jan. 16

The event is sponsored by the Dolores River Boating Advocates, a group that seeks to optimize flows, restore the natural…

December 24, 2014

DS - News

2014 was good to ranchers despite fall of beef price

“It’s been a great year for ranchers,” said Cortez Livestock Auction auctioneer Rowdy Suckla at the final sale barn of…

December 24, 2014

DS - News

FSA details new Farm Bill rules

Landowners must make a choice

December 24, 2014

DS - News

Chamber announces winners of lighting contest

The Pony Expresso won this year's Dolores Lighting Contest in the commercial category.Mark Looper/Courtesy photo Winners in each category receive…

December 24, 2014

DS - News

Documentary planned for Dolores River

crews will travel 200 miles of the river

December 24, 2014

DS - News

County seeks to run McPhee

hamper recreation, economy, commissioners say

December 24, 2014

Local News

Storm blasts through Southwest Colorado

117-mph gust measured near Red Mountain

December 23, 2014

MT - News

FSA details new Farm Bill rules

Landowners must make a choice

December 23, 2014

MT - News

Cranston press in Mancos is on a roll

The old press came to life again under the skillful hand of Matt Neff, who directs the University Pennsylvania’s The…

December 23, 2014

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Ballantines transfer Mancos building to nonprofit

Common Press awaits grant to restore historic building, press

December 23, 2014

Local News

Plewe rejects plea deal in sex case

‘I don’t like the games that are being played,’ he says

December 22, 2014

Local News

Forest plan affects motorized users

trails closed; others opened

December 22, 2014

Local News

County seeks to run McPhee

hamper recreation, economy, commissioners say

December 22, 2014

Business

2 states sue Colorado over legal marijuana

Nebraska, Oklahoma file in U.S. high court

December 22, 2014

Business

Oil and gas industry faces larger fines

Legislation would raise penalties

December 18, 2014