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Cortez launches crowd-pleasing Fourth of July fireworks

Fireworks draw viewers from all over Four Corners area

July 5, 2018

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Rico celebrates Independence Day with floats, music, art and food

Classic celebration with parade floats, music, art and food brings out crowd

July 4, 2018

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Silverton cancels famed Fourth of July fireworks show

fire danger prompts cancellation

June 24, 2018

Historic coal chute awaits hikers in Illium Valley

Historic Galloping Goose trail’s coal chute awaits hikers in Illium Valley

May 28, 2018

Memorial Day ceremony focuses on soldiers lost in the Middle East

Durango event draws 100 to honor fallen service members

May 28, 2018

Bayfield honors fallen at new veterans memorial

Resident asks participants to shake hands with someone who has different political views

May 28, 2018

Wreath released on Dolores River in honor of Memorial Day

Members of the American Legion Ute Mountain Post 75 and the Colorado Civil Air Patrol held a Memorial Day ceremony…

May 28, 2018

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American Legion honors the fallen in Cortez ceremony

The honor guard of the American Legion Ute Mountain Post 75 fires a rifle salute during a Memorial Day ceremony…

May 28, 2018

Quilter honors brother killed in World War II

quilts helped Pat Akers connect with families who also lost loved ones to war

May 28, 2018

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Montezuma County residents turn out for Easter egg hunts

Dolores and Mancos also host hunts

March 31, 2018

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Cortez Rotary Club’s annual Easter egg hunt is Saturday

A mob of kids rushes to gather the plastic eggs at a previous Cortez Rotary Easter Egg hunt in City…

March 25, 2018

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Birdwatchers flock to Cortez Christmas Bird Count

count draws newcomers and veterans

December 31, 2017

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Increased DUI patrols begin tomorrow

The Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies will increase DUI enforcement during New Year’s…

December 28, 2017

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Cortez lights

The Lucero home lights up the block with Christmas cheer at Fourth and Maple streets in Cortez.Emily Rice/The Journal

December 23, 2017

Newcomers, yearly participants shine in Parade of Lights

Corners Realtors parade fills Main Street with floats, crowd

December 4, 2017

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Participants prepare for Parade of Lights

Jeff Mobley prepares to join the Parade of Lights for the first time in his decked-out Westfalia van. He will…

December 2, 2017

Weekend Christmas celebrations running ahead of cold front

weather, mountain snowfall forecast for Sunday

December 1, 2017

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Cortez pet owners turn out for Thanksgiving Turkey Trot

supports For Pets Sake humane society

November 24, 2017

Cortez gives thanks at annual dinner, run

Hundreds attend community dinner, Turkey Trot run

November 23, 2017

Tomorrow: The Turkey Trot and Community Dinner

Registration for the run is 9 a.m.; dinner is at 11:30 a.m.

November 22, 2017

For Pets Sake Turkey Trot held on Thanksgiving

will raise money for animal organization

November 21, 2017

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School bus leads donations drive at Cortez City Market

‘Stuff the Bus’ food drive benefits Good Samaritan

November 11, 2017

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Veterans Day celebrations are planned for Montezuma County

Saturday events planned in Cortez, Dolores

November 8, 2017

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28th Parade of Lights prepares to light up Main Street Cortez

Packs named grand marshal of Four Corners Board of Realtors parade

November 8, 2017