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What will it take to get Superfund status in Silverton?
Silverton opposes Superfund amid threat downstream
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River warning reaches Montezuma County
The San Juan River access in the southwest corner of Montezuma County has caution tape across the path along with signs warning of the mine waste contamination from the Gold…
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A cafe with a view
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Irrigation ditch flushing begins
On Wednesday evening, select irrigation ditches were inspected and flushed as a first step toward opening the ditches for farmers and ranchers who depend on the Animas River for watering…
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Asbestos removal complicates future of the old school
Re-1 school district officials have found themselves between a rock and hard place with the old Montezuma-Cortez High School building. The district made a rock-solid promise to tear down the…
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Contractor estimates M-CHS injected $10M into local economy
Sam Green/Cortez Journal<br><br>The workshop at the new Montezuma-Cortez High School is well ventilated, Now that the dust has settled and the doors are open, the lead contractor for the Montezuma-Cortez…
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High school could grow east side
A new house under construction in the Southern Bluffs subdivision has a view of the new high school.Sam Green/Cortez Journal The addition of a state-of-the-art high school campus to any…
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Auditorium showcases student and community talent
A state-of-the-art auditorium at the new Montezuma-Cortez High School will be named after Ralph E. Vavak, a legendary music educator at the school from 1956 to 1986. “Mr. V” would…
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Architect’s plan for school came after collaboration
The old Montezuma-Cortez High School, built in 1966, was an antiquated building. Asbestos-based ceiling tiles were falling in the auditorium, and mercury-emitting floors in the gym contributed to poor air…
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Teachers’ excitement builds for new M-CHS
Can the new Montezuma-Cortez High School lead to additional community involvement and greater academic success? “Change is good,” said veteran social studies teacher Raymond Harriman. “I think the kids are…
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M-CHS landscaping shows a respect for our area
When I first read the architect’s landscape description for the new Montezuma-Cortez High School, one word came to mind: “respect.” Respect for the environment, our area, and the Native American…
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Ex-Skanska mechanics lead SCCC program at SCCC
Bill Kuik, at left, and Joe Jaburg are the newest hires at Southwest Colorado Community College. The two former Skanska employees will teach Automotive Service Technology. An open house for…
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Mancos school board seeks nominees
At the regular meeting of the Board of Education on Monday, July 20, the board approved a call for nominations for school directors to be placed on the ballot for…