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Boyfriend’s letter to inmate goes to pot
Jail test determines envelope included marijuana
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Utes request added diplomacy with Re-1
Improved lines of communication could enhance relations with Montezuma-Cortez Re-1 school officials, and more important, benefit students, according to Ute Mountain Ute leaders. “We seem to be an afterthought, or…
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Data reveal racial disparity in Cortez special education
About 40 percent of Native students in special ed, Carter says
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Karen Sheek: Cortez City Council candidate
Sheek Name: Karen Sheek Age: 69 Occupation:Co-owner, Seas’nings Catering / Retired Educator 1. How do you define freedom of information, and what three action items will you introduce to guarantee…
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Ty Keel: Cortez City Council candidate
Keel Name: Ty Keel Age: 45 Occupation: Educator/Current Mayor Pro-Tem Cortez 1. How do you define freedom of information, and what three action items would you introduce to guarantee the…
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Jill Carlson: Cortez City Council candidate
Carlson Name: Jill Carlson Age: 34 Occupation: Attorney Party Affiliation: Unaffiliated 1. How do you define freedom of information, and what three action items would you introduce to guarantee the…
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Monica Plewe: Cortez City Council candidate
Plewe Name: Monica Plewe Age: 42 Occupation: Full-time mom of five 1. How do you define freedom of information, and what three action items will you introduce to guarantee the…
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Colorado troopers remind drivers of ‘move over’ law
The Colorado State Patrol is reminding drivers they must slow down and move over when approaching all stationary emergency vehicle.Jerry McBride/Herald file photo The Colorado State Patrol in Durango is…
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CPD: No updates in apparent BB gun shooting
Local authorities have yet to solve an apparent BB gun shooting spree that occurred more than a week ago along Main Street. As of press deadlines on Monday, Cortez Police…
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Finishing touches
Horizon Environmental sprays a reseeding liquid along Colorado Highway 145 and County Road P as the final phase of construction of turn lanes at the intersection is finished up.Sam Green/The…
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Christmas spirit
David Potter and Ryan Neely place a wreath on one of the Main Street light poles. City workers have been busy decorating for the holidays. The Cortez holiday season kicks…
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Outdoor hot spots draw visitors, cyclists on Black Friday
Spencer (standing) and Karina Branson of Fort Collins prepare to take a spin at Phil’s World instead of shopping on Black Friday.Tobie Baker/The Journal Opting for the great outdoors, more…
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Mancos community dinner
By 11 a.m. a crowd was lined up for P&D Grocery’s annual community Thanksgiving Dinner in Mancos. Rob Kirks, co-owner, says the staff cooked 16 turkeys and 64 pounds of…
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