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Montezuma County’s top administrator resigns; search begins for new leader
Travis Anderson to pursue a job in the private sector
Cortez
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Bear spotted near Parque de Vida
Colorado Parks and Wildlife warns that fires and drought are pushing wildlife to urban areas
Sports
Hunter Lawrence overtakes brother for overall points lead after Fourth of July win
Races at RedBud once again led to a battle between brothers
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Montezuma County bison rancher to provide meat to Cortez food pantries
Nonprofit will purchase herd to donate meat to food assistance programs
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Photos: Fireworks light up night sky at Cortez’s Fourth of July celebration
Thousands of attendees flocked to Parque de Vida for pyrotechnics and live music
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Car owners put Americana on full display during Cortez’s July 4 celebration
More than 70 old cars and modern models gleamed in the sun for the 250th celebration of the United States at Parque de Vida
Education
Montezuma-Cortez School District to host informational event on special education services
The event is open to all parents and guardians, even without a child in special education
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Operations team grows for Ferris Fire as it spreads
Because of the fire’s size/logistics, a complex incident management team has been ordered
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Fireworks lit up the Cortez sky after mayor urged civility in Fourth of July fireworks debate
‘We’re going to do everything in our power to make sure that it is a safe and fun Fourth of July,’ mayor said
For the record
Police blotter
Journal/Sam Green Cortez Police Department badge Thursday, June 25 11:42 a.m.: An officer responded to the Montezuma County Detention Center, 730 E. Driscoll St., to serve warrants on a man.…
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Ferris Fire crosses Dolores River Canyon, prompting additional evacuations
Residents can go to Pleasant View Fire Department to seek shelter
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Gunnison, Meeker, Bayfield and Cortez plan July Fourth fireworks
‘We know how to mitigate the risks,’ Gunnison County fire chief says
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Southwest Health System seeks community members for open board positions
Applications are due by the end of July
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Ferris Fire resources focused to west Dolores Rim to fight spread, protect homes
Blaze grows to 27,380 acres Thursday morning
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7th Street affordable housing plans draw mixed reactions from Cortez residents
Limited land and competing priorities prompt value questions about units, green space
Sports
Montezuma-Cortez graduate receives Roy Halladay award prior to entering U.S. Naval Academy
Senior and baseball player recognized for academics, athletics, leadership and service
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Montezuma County Republicans nominate Cox for commissioner, Frizzell for county clerk
Unofficial final primary results reported Wednesday evening
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Despite regional fires, Cortez still plans to host July 4 fireworks show
While multiple blazes burn in the Four Corners, Cortez officials say the show will go on, weather permitting
Community
Montezuma County to hold first canine election at Wags & Wine event
This will be Montezuma County’s first ‘Mutt Mayor’
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Fourth of July celebrations to fill Four Corners with parades, music and fireworks
Communities to mark America’s 250th with festivals, family activities