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Town of Mancos to introduce 2016 budget next week
3rd deputy marshal to be funded by pot transaction fee increase
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Court briefs
Motion denied in homicide case The court rejected a defense argument to disqualify the district attorney from prosecuting a woman charged with vehicular homicide. At a motion’s hearing this week,…
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Suspect in attempted murder is denied child visitation
With attempted murder charges pending, a Cortez man has been denied visitation with his daughter. At a scheduled preliminary hearing on Wednesday, Oct. 7, public defender Sara Hildebrand requested that…
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Colorful run
Bradyn Boyd throws powdered paint on a runner that passes through one of four color stations for the Dolores Live In Color Run Saturday. The 3.5 mile run was to…
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Colo. school districts struggle to attract minority teachers
Denver plight a trend seen across nation
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Towaoc blaze displaces 7 families
Seven families were displaced Saturday after a fire destroyed an apartment complex in Towaoc. “There were no injuries,” said Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Chairman Manuel Heart. An investigation was continuing,…
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Cornerstone for high school
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Learning to milk
Anthony Abeyta milks a goat as Marcelino Lopez and Kalayo Brown watch during the Agriculture/Southwest Studies class at Cortez Middle School.Sam Green/The Journal
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U.S. official confirms investigation on Ute Mountain Ute reservation
A U.S. Justice Department spokesperson has confirmed that federal officials are actively investigating a case on the Ute Mountain Ute reservation southwest of Cortez. After receiving a tip about a…
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Briefs
County landfill hosts food drive The Montezuma County landfill will be hosting a food drive on Saturday, Oct. 3. In lieu of payment for dumping, customers can pay with nonperishable…
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