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The case: Defense casts doubt with lawyers’ opinions
Breaking down the 249-page court transcript
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Steele camp attacks Nowlin
Nowlin accused of crime though no charges or convictions exist
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New heights
The final beam for the top of the new Montezuma-Cortez High School is lowered into place at noon Friday, Sept. 19. Students signed the beam that will now be a…
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King and Queen
Jackie Reyes and Jonathon Walck hug after being named homecoming queen and king for Montezuma-Cortez High School. The Panthers beat Ignacio 66-6 in the homecoming football game. For story see…
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Man, 22, found dead at Iron Horse Inn
Authorities say a 22-year-old man found dead Saturday at the Iron Horse Inn died by suicide. The death was the second by suicide in Durango within a week. Officials were…
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Free entrance to Mesa Verde on Saturday
For The Cortez Journal Mesa Verde National Park will offer free admittance on Saturday, Sept. 27 for National Public Lands Day. The annual event encourages everyone to get outside and…
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Durango digs out after floods
Roads, yards flood after early morning storm brings 2 inches of rain
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Honey time
Covered in pollen, a bee flies toward the center of a sunflower near Dove Creek. For Brad Milligin, of Lewis, it’s honey time. Crews at the farm were out gathering…
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Rico mourns businessman
According to the Dolores County sheriff’s office, a Rico business owner was found dead on the Colorado Trail Sept. 5. The Dolores County coroner identified the body of Peter Kinnick,…
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BIA investigating toddler’s death
The Bureau of Indian Affairs is investigating what is believed to be the drowning death of an 11-month-old in Towaoc. According to BIA Police Chief Mike McCoy, the toddler was…
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Buddy Guy rocks Telluride Blues & Brews Fest
78-year-old Chicago bluesman makes third appearance
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Police to announce sex offender
The Cortez Police Department will announce the release of a sexually violent predator next week. The community meeting is held at 7 p.m. at City Hall on Wed., Sept. 24.…
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Rico mourns businessman According to the Dolores County sheriff’s office, a Rico business owner was found dead on the Colorado Trail Sept. 5. The Dolores County coroner identified the body…
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Local officials are warned of virus
So far, rare respiratory virus hasn’t been reported in the Southwest