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Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo thrills audiences in Montezuma County
Bullfighting, veteran tributes highlight 3-day event
Cortez
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Burro Fire reaches 100 acres amid air and ground attack
Air quality advisory issued in wake of Burro, 416 fires
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Smoke may be here for a while. Is it dangerous?
Residents advised to limit activity, close windows to avoid exposure
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Carnival thrills crowd at Montezuma County Fairgrounds
Ticket sales start strong as rodeo gets underway
For the record
Police Blotter
Journal/Sam Greendu1-i-syn Wednesday, May 30 2:31 a.m.: A man was arrested on suspicion of first-degree criminal trespassing and harassment in the 900 block of Ridge Drive after a man reported…
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Sheriff Blotter
du1-i-syn Thursday, May 31 5:10 p.m.: A man was served with a warrant for failure to comply at Montezuma County Detention Center, 730 E. Driscoll St. Friday, June 1 12:04…
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SWOS graduates 15 seniors in intimate ceremony
SWOS commencement includes time for staff and parents to honor 2018 graduates
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Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo rides into Cortez Thursday
Three-day event features fun for all ages
Woman in wheelchair strikes vehicle on Main Street
Woman in wheelchair at fault; no citation issued
State wildlife commission to hold meeting in Cortez
Public meeting includes topics on elk management, hunting and fishing
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Southwest Health System to hold open house on Monday
Public can tour new hospital buildings
KSJD hires Daniel Rayzel as new morning host
Reporter Gail Binkly resigning
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Cortez Police Department marks 20th anniversary of Dale Claxton’s death
Claxton hailed as hero during wreath-laying ceremony
Looking back
Early Mesa Verde center included cabins, a shop and a bear
If you were to ask the man on the street, “Where is Hallarville?” You would get a blank stare. Old-timers know it was a 40-acre roadside business on the north…
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Horse Park Fire near Disappointment Valley scorches 1,240 acres
The Horse Park Fire has scorched 1,240 acres in a remote area between Dove Creek and Norwood, triggering pre-evacuation orders. But firefighters are making progress on containment, fire officials said.…
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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 and breakfast Monday in Cortez. The salute symbolizes firing over…
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City Market flash mob focuses on emergency heart treatment
Southwest Health System crew hopes to raise awareness
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Montezuma-Cortez graduates get inspiring send-off into the world
Speeches urge students to pursue dreams, be helpful to others, enjoy what life throws their way