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Scorers’ mistake may have cost Bulldogs
Confusion in second set of state semifinals likely cost Dove Creek
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Exchange works to shield insured
DENVER – Nervous directors of the Colorado Health Benefits Exchange pressed Monday for ways to improve their system to make sure many Coloradans don’t lose their insurance on New Year’s…
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Cortez Girl Scouts win at Four Corners Lego competition
When many people think Legos, they think of simple blocks that snap together. Getting snazzy might mean building a model house – or a castle, if you’re good. But times…
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Red Cross names interim director for Southwest Colorado
Wernerdu1-i-syn The American Red Cross of Colorado has appointed Bill Werner as interim executive director of the Southwest Colorado Chapter. Werner, who will concurrently serve the Red Cross chapter in…
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J. Paul Brown announces political plans
“You may not agree with me, but I’ll tell you exactly where I stand on the issues,” said J. Paul Brown, who announced he will run to regain Colorado’s 59th…
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Horseman plan monthly meet
The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Nov. 14 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds in Durango. Guests are invited. A slide…
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City to consider beautification plan tonight
Municipal leaders are expected to adopt a master beautification plan at tonight’s city council meeting, paving the way to enhance Cortez roadways. Durango-based architecture firm DHM Design presented city leaders…
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Heart & Soul prepares for value statements
Cortez Heart and Soul wants the character of the community to shape development. In January 2012, Cortez was awarded a Heart and Soul Community Planning Grant from the Orton Family…
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Area dodges quicksilver poisoning, for now
EPA assessment of Red Arrow expected within weeks
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Court battles go on
A court-appointed manager of the Red Arrow Gold Mine has been discharged of any liability, minus any willful misconduct or gross negligence. District Court Judge Todd Plewe on Friday, Nov.…
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Red, white and sky blue
Members of the American Legion Post 75 honor guard line up in formation Monday morning for a Veterans Day dedication ceremony at the Cortez Cemetery.TOBIE BAKER/Cortez Journal
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FLC names environment team members
The Fort Lewis College Environmental Center, a campus organization committed to working for environmental sustainability and social justice at the college and in the community, announces that it has selected…
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Job Corps returns to Cortez after shutdown The program ‘saved my life,’ graduate says
Jennifer Summers, left, says the Job Corps program saved her life. Babette Kimble is an admission counselor at the newly re-opened office in the Cortez Plaza.Courtesy Photo After an eight-month…
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With hands-on education, students finding success
Medical students from regional colleges and universities are perfecting their trade at Southwest Memorial Hospital. As a teaching hospital, Southwest enjoys the benefits of providing clinical rotations and training for…