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Exchange works to shield insured

The Affordable Care Act championed by President Barack Obama was designed to deliver health insurance to most Americans, either through…

November 12, 2013

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Cortez Girl Scouts win at Four Corners Lego competition

But times have changed, and with them, so have Legos. They now read software, have batteries and move on their…

November 12, 2013

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Red Cross names interim director for Southwest Colorado

Wernerdu1-i-syn Werner, who will concurrently serve the Red Cross chapter in the San Luis Valley, replaces former Southwest Colorado Director…

November 12, 2013

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J. Paul Brown announces political plans

“You may not agree with me, but I’ll tell you exactly where I stand on the issues,” said J. Paul…

November 12, 2013

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City to consider beautification plan tonight

Durango-based architecture firm DHM Design presented city leaders with a draft proposal earlier this year with design concepts and standards…

November 12, 2013

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Area dodges quicksilver poisoning, for now

assessment of Red Arrow expected within weeks

November 12, 2013

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Number of insured rises

S.W. Coloradans paying more for medical costs

November 12, 2013

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Veterans Day parade draws crowd

is named for Ray Candelaria

November 12, 2013

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Job Corps returns to Cortez after shutdown The program ‘saved my life,’ graduate says

Jennifer Summers, left, says the Job Corps program saved her life. Babette Kimble is an admission counselor at the newly…

November 11, 2013

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Medical training ground

Southwest Memorial trains students and doctors

November 11, 2013

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Ski areas boost service

adds snowmaking; Silverton to offer overnight trips

November 11, 2013

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Schools scramble after 66 loses vote

for education soundly rejected

November 11, 2013

MT - News

Bathroom blast

Roger Hensel practices his trumpet in the Joe Rowell Park bathroom. "I hear everything, it's the concrete. I must have…

November 11, 2013

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Dove Creek falls in state semis

Playing against the Flemming Eagles at the Denver Coliseum on Nov. 9, the Bulldogs dropped a competitive three-set contest, falling…

November 10, 2013

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Cause of inmate’s death unknown

Harrison M. Begay, 38, of Tonalea, Ariz., died inside a holding cell at the jail on Sunday, Oct. 27. A…

November 8, 2013

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Veterans Day Parade to be held Monday

Starting at Chestnut Street and Montezuma Avenue, the parade route along Montezuma Avenue is expected to include some three-dozen entries,…

November 8, 2013

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Judge amends charges in Roatcap case

Previous District Attorney Russell Wasley initially charged Roger Stratton with a single count of arson in connection with the Oct.…

November 8, 2013

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Tipton appears unaware of Red Arrow timeline

Tipton spokesman Josh Green said the U.S. representative has been engaged with federal and state officials regarding the reported pollution…

November 8, 2013

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Fire district referendum tax passes

Thane Hagelgantz drops his ballot in the box to vote Tuesday at the Montezuma County clerk’s office.Sam Green/Cortez Journal As…

November 8, 2013

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Marijuana tax gives governor a break on budget

Without Proposition AA, little money would have been available to regulate pot

November 8, 2013

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Stimulus ends, slashing food aid

12 percent of Montezuma County residents received assistance in 2011

November 8, 2013

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Cortez-area buyers get squeezed at gas pumps

On Main Street Tuesday, Nov. 5, the average price for regular gasoline was $3.39 a gallon, a decrease of 4…

November 8, 2013

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Can U.S. Forest Service shift fire focus?

Bennet-chaired committee looks at mitigation issues

November 8, 2013

Living

Donation brings back theater

“It is a very heartwarming donation that will launch the program and benefit a lot of students,” said Re-4A Superintendent…

November 8, 2013