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Police Blotter
Friday, May 1 1:58 a.m. An officer was patrolling near a local watering hole when he observed a man staggering as he walked toward a vehicle. The man then got…
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Court Briefs
Court rejects rehab, imposes prison term Despite an emotional plea for drug rehab, a Cortez man was sentenced to four years in prison last week. In custody on a $50,000…
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2015 recap: Partisan divides slowed Colorado Legislature
DENVER — The Colorado legislative session that concluded this week was among the most sharply partisan in recent memory — even for a state where political division is the order…
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Mixed results for governor at the end of the session
A divided Legislature helps on favored bills
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Apply for infant/toddler grants
The Cortez Journal The Early Childhood Council of La Plata County, as a recipient of the Colorado Infant and Toddler Quality and Availability Grant (HB 13-1291) and a grant from…
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Volunteers wanted for Ghost Rider program
The Cortez Journal San Juan Mountains Association and the San Juan National Forest is recruiting volunteers for the information specialists and Ghost Rider programs. Hikers, backpackers and horsemen can volunteering…
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Mancos Valley Distillery hosts Lindells
The Cortez Journal The Mancos Valley Distillery presents The Lindells and their rock on Saturday, May 30. Doors open 5 p.m., and music starts 8 p.m., with special guest Stan…
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San Juan National Forest programs receive awards
The Cortez Journal The San Juan National Forest and its partners has received the U.S. Forest Service Rocky Mountain Regional Forester’s Honor Award this week for launching a program that…
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Colorado Preschool Program accepting applications
The Cortez Journal The Colorado Preschool Program (CPP) is accepting applications for the 2015/2016 school year. This program offers free tuition at select preschool centers for qualifying 3- and 4-year-olds…
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Durango Nature Center opens for season.
The Cortez Journal The Durango Nature Center is now open on Saturdays through Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The center is free for members and children 12…
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Mesa Verde Gardeners plan public plant sale
The Cortez Journal The Mesa Verde Gardeners are hosting their seventh annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 23 from 9 a.m. to noon in the parking lot of Front Row…
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Boating Advocates plan panel discussion
The Cortez Journal Dolores River Boating Advocates is hosting a Dolores River Flow Management panel discussion on Thursday, May 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Dolores Library. The…
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Joe McMurrian performing at Sunflower
The Cortez Journal Joe McMurrian, a modern acoustic country blues and roots-based songwriter/musician who pushes the boundaries of traditional roots music and performance, will perform at the Sunflower Theatre in…
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Kid time
Amelia Navarro greets a 1-week-old baby goat at the Mancos children’s storytime session held by the Mancos Public Library.Sam Green/Mancos Times
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Red Ribbon Week
Rob Soper shows students at Kemper Elementary a helicopter that flew in for Red Ribbon Week to talk about not using drugs. The Air Force crew is from Buckley Air…