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U.S. Highway 491 under construction through November
Some businesses along North Broadway are worried that construction will limit access for customers.Sam Green/The Journal Cortez motorists can expect construction on U.S. Highway 491 through the summer on a…
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Calkins building qualifies for National Historic Register
Council endorses affordable housing project
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Dolores man reportedly throws knife at deputy
A Dolores man threw a knife at a police officer’s head earlier this month, according to Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office reports. About 5 p.m. Thursday, May 5, Sheriff’s Deputy Xavier…
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Sheriff: Marijuana makes Colorado a source for traffickers
Sheriff says state’s legal pot the reason
High School Sports
M-CHS soccer season ends in tie
Panthers get a taste of next year’s league against Pagosa Springs
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Teacher proposes dorm to support challenged Cortez students
A Montezuma-Cortez High School teacher is proposing a dormitory-style development program for high school students. Deb McVicker, who teaches media, computers and math at M-CHS, told Cortez City Council members…
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Judge delays decision in Cortez man’s stabbing case
Mahan District Judge Jeffrey Wilson is having a tough time deciding whether to accept a plea agreement that would grant a probationary sentence to a Cortez man who stabbed another…
High School Sports
Panthers set new bests at league meet
M-CHS track teams hit new marks at Southwestern League meet in Grand Junction
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Terri Thomas is appointed to Cortez sanitation board
Cortez Sanitation District board members appointed Terri Thomas to the board at their meeting Monday. Thomas is serving the remainder of former board member John Stramel’s two-year term. In the…
High School Sports
Laurel Chappell highlights tennis regional
M-CHS senior advances to state in No. 3 singles as team finishes sixth
Education
Southwest Colorado eSchool gaining in popularity
Accredited courses offer flexible schedule, job training
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Presidential primary bills compete in Colorado Legislature
Efforts could end in stalemate
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Dolores water district unveils $8 million in upgrades
Bureau of Reclamation picked up most of tab
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Cortez honors program will expand next school year
Two years ago, administrators revamped the honors diploma program at Montezuma-Cortez High School to focus more on preparing students for college. This year, six seniors were on the honors track,…
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Bittle builds relationships as new assistant fire chief
Shawn Bittle is the new assistant fire chief for the Cortez Fire Protection District.Sam Green/The Journal Shawn Bittle, Cortez Fire Protection District’s new assistant fire chief, is excited to get…
High School Sports
Cortez soccer focuses on final contest in Pagosa
Lady Panthers’ 2016 finale serves as 2017 preview
High School Sports
Cortez track hopes to take success to Grand Junction
Heading to Grand Junction, Panthers stay focused on state goals