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King Coal promises to control trucks

Firm promises to cut Sunday hauling, monitor speeds

Colorado hunters caught baiting wildlife

3-year investigation began after public tip

Gun cleaning a Hunter’s gift

Tim Hunter, second from left, was honored Monday by the Montezuma County commissioners for his eight years of service on the county planning board. Hunter’s term was up, and the…

The latest airplane in wildfire prevention

Suspect is no Spelling Bee champ

“Cheat. Thief. Lier.” Those were the words – spelled with spray paint – inside the home of a Dolores County resident in December 2013. According to court records, authorities allege…

Jail staff accused of ‘torture’

Attorney: Inmate was denied attention

Landowners report on impact of Kinder Morgan

Coroner proposes county autopsy suite

Oil, gas ombudsman could ease tension

Task force expected to start taking up proposals

A small alternative

Relaxed rules around hydropower helps generate a buzz in Southwest Colorado

Navajos seek human rights evidence

Hearing to address police misconduct

Sex assault statistics tell varying stories

Experts say data can be misread, create confusion

Bill would fund IUD program

Republican Coram wants to provide long-acting contraceptives

Election crimes bill is killed

Concerns about coercing voters, selling ballots

ATV bill begins long journey

Would allow ATVs on county roads

Terminally ill are offered ‘Death with Dignity’

Legislation would allow Coloradans to end their lives

Snowpack down for Dolores Basin

Readings key to McPhee runoff

Honors to be bestowed on Ernest House Jr.

House History Colorado will honor Ernest House Jr., at the 29th annual Stephen H. Hart Awards for Historic Preservation ceremony on Feb. 4. The ceremony will take place at the…

Cortez Idol

Top 20 Cortez Idol contestant BrandiLyn “Rhed” Leonard performs “Let It Be” by the Beatles. Judges said the guitar was a distraction from the vocal competition, held every Wednesday at…

Home for ducks returns

Lyle Blair spreads riprap to shore up the banks of the duck pond in Centennial Park. The pond started filling back up on Wednesday.Sam Green/Cortez Journal

Forest acts to protect wildlife, battle round-headed pine beetle

Overlook Trail faces new scrutiny