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Congress OKs temp funding

1-week bill averts shutdown of Homeland Security

Convicted killer will get hearing

Hampson files request to drop guilty plea, blames legal counsel

IUD bill is a go

Coram fights own party for birth control

Budget for boat checks slashed

McPhee risks invasive species

Legislators discuss education, insurance

Roberts and Coram visit Cortez area

Crime lab backlog delays assault case

Winters A reported LSD-fueled assault case was dropped this week after prosecutors announced a six-month backlog at the state crime lab. Citing additional investigation was needed; District Attorney Will Furse…

Court briefs

Movie allegedly leads to sexual assault After becoming aroused watching a movie, a Cortez man allegedly climbed through a neighbor’s window in order to engage in sexual intercourse. Appearing out…

More snow heading our way

Two storms to boost snowpack, avalanche danger

Snow day fun

Thank You Letter Thanks for the Valentine’s Day support

Sweetheart Ball a success The Cortez Cultural Center had its annual Sweetheart Ball on Valentine’s Day, Saturday, Feb. 14 at The Baymont Inn & Suites in Cortez. The theme this…

Cortez Police Blotter

Friday, Feb. 13 7:34 a.m. A man was arrested in the 900 block of Livesay Drive on suspicion of criminal mischief and domestic violence after he reportedly damaged property and…

Cortez Briefs

Program to help local K-9 Team The K-9 Team is eligible for City Market Community Rewards. That means that every time you shop, City Market will donate a portion of…

Oliver strikes gold

M-CHS senior captures state wrestling championship

Community Calendar

Tuesday, Feb. 24 Eat dinner ($5) and play Bingo ($10) with the Dolores Rotary and benefit the local Veterans Outreach Center. Place: Dolores Community Center Dinner at 6:30 p.m., with…

Storm shuts down area schools

Winter storm warning remains in effect until midnight

Re-1 adopts resolution to boost tests

Despite voicing strong opposition to standardized testing, local school leaders passed a resolution last week that would require all students to take government mandated exams. Citing assessment tests were “grossly…

Oliver strikes gold

M-CHS senior captures Class 3A 182-pound state title

Red Mtn. Pass open; Corpse recovered from car

Body of Danish man reported missing on Feb. 4 recovered

Dropping a line

Chuck Thompson and his daughter, Phoenix, test the waters at Totten Lake as the sun begins setting behind The Sleeping Ute. The two had no luck fishing the cold waters…

Towaoc shooting faces probe

Federal authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred this week in Towaoc. Jeff Dorschner, a spokesman for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Denver, has confirmed that his office is “aware…