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White House threatens Tipton water bill
Forest Service seeks more control over ski resort water
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Hickenlooper pushes state water plan
GOLDEN – Gov. John Hickenlooper is expanding his goals for an already ambitious state water plan, and he is now aiming to craft a regional plan for the arid West.…
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Making way for a new McDonald’s
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Grace’s Kitchen grateful for help
The volunteers and patrons of Grace’s Kitchen wish to thank the following people for contributing their time and talent to the very successful fundraiser for Grace’s: The Motones, Wake Up…
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Hydroponic method provides fresh greens for livestock
An innovative livestock feed opportunity has gained the attention of local farmers and ranchers, saving some from quitting the business because of drought. “From seed to feed in six days”…
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3 cited for illegal monument logging
The names of three locals cited for an illegal timber harvest on Canyons of the Ancients National Monument were made public during a court appearance in a Durango Federal Court…
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Scratching heads over pot policies
House panel grills drug agency official about enforcement in Colorado
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Homemaker Guild offers $500 scholarship
The Colorado Master Homemaker Guild is offering a $500 scholarship to a Colorado woman with an agriculture background. The Second Chance Scholarship will be given to someone who has had…
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Community Calendar
People are encouraged to submit announcements about upcoming events for the Community Calendar. Send announcements to news@cortezjournal.com. Items submitted less than two weeks in advance will be less likely to…
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Tree trimmers
Eric Ryba points out a branch to prune for Aaron Hamilton at the Colorado State University Yellow Jacket Research Station. About 20 people attended the pruning workshop.Sam Green/Cortez Journal
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Out-of-bounds skier found in backcountry
Man spent night out after straying beyond boundaries
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Driver escapes injury after hitting semi
A Pleasant View woman escaped serious injury Monday after her pickup veered across the center line of Highway 491 and struck an oncoming semitrailer, the State Patrol said. A Colorado…
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City clerk corrects election date blunder (it’s April 8)
April Fool’s Day came early at City Hall. According to City Clerk Linda Smith, a citizen noticed that the municipal election was mistakenly scheduled for April 1 and alerted a…
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Sheriff rejects rights claim from ’13 arrest
The Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office is standing behind a deputy accused of civil rights violations. “Sgt. (Adam) Alcon was not reprimanded, as he did nothing wrong,” said Montezuma County Undersheriff…