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Bathroom blast
Roger Hensel practices his trumpet in the Joe Rowell Park bathroom. “I hear everything, it’s the concrete. I must have the concrete around me,” he said of the rich sound…
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Dove Creek falls in state semis
One win away from the state finals, the Dove Creek Bulldogs volleyball team picked a bad time to lose its first game. Playing against the Flemming Eagles at the Denver…
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Dove Creek headed to state semifinals
du1-i-syn Two games into the Colorado 1A state volleyball tournament, the Dove Creek Bulldogs have looked every bit the top team in the state. After opening pool play on Nov.…
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Dove Creek advances to state semifinals
Two games into the Colorado 1A state volleyball tournament, the Dove Creek Bulldogs have looked every bit the top team in the state. After opening pool play on Nov. 8…
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Cortez Briefs
Hartel named campaign head The Greg Brophy gubernatorial campaign has named Bruce Hartel of Cortez/Dolores as the Montezuma County chairman for the campaign in the Republican primary. Hartel has experience…
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Cause of inmate’s death unknown
Law enforcement officials have yet to release autopsy results for an inmate who died last month while in custody at the Montezuma County jail. Harrison M. Begay, 38, of Tonalea,…
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Veterans Day Parade to be held Monday
Officially known as the Ray Candelaria Memorial Parade, the Cortez Veteran’s Day Parade is set for 1 p.m. Monday. Starting at Chestnut Street and Montezuma Avenue, the parade route along…
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Judge amends charges in Roatcap case
Charges against a Dolores man accused of starting the Roatcap fire in October 2012 have been amended to include seven victims. Previous District Attorney Russell Wasley initially charged Roger Stratton…
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Lost submariner update: Sylvan honors local veterans’ service
du1-i-syn About seven miles west of Pleasant View, a veteran’s memorial at Sylvan Cemetery honors three war heroes who never returned home. The 5-foot-tall concrete memorial includes three bronze plaques,…
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Tipton appears unaware of Red Arrow timeline
Rep. Scott Tipton is in the dark when it comes to a federal timeline to clean up the Red Arrow milling operation outside of Mancos. Tipton spokesman Josh Green said…
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Admission waived at Mesa Verde
MESA VERDE – The National Park Service and Mesa Verde National Park will join the nation in honoring military veterans with free entrance for everyone during the Veterans Day weekend,…
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Bunnies and More
Mathew Kane, Jason Kane and Hunter Kocourek show their rabbits at the Montezuma County 4-H Day. The three are part of the Bunnies and More 4-H club.Sam Green/Cortez Journal
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Fliers posted in news racks target judge
Walker’s ruling in baby’s death drew criticism across the nation
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Fire district referendum tax passes
Thane Hagelgantz drops his ballot in the box to vote Tuesday at the Montezuma County clerk’s office.Sam Green/Cortez Journal Exactly five people showed up at the Montezuma County Clerk’s office…
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Marijuana tax gives governor a break on budget
Without Proposition AA, little money would have been available to regulate pot
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Stimulus ends, slashing food aid
About 12 percent of Montezuma County residents received assistance in 2011
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Cortez-area buyers get squeezed at gas pumps
Gasoline prices in Cortez have fallen sharply recently, but buyers are getting squeezed at the pumps. On Main Street Tuesday, Nov. 5, the average price for regular gasoline was $3.39…
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Can U.S. Forest Service shift fire focus?
Bennet-chaired committee looks at mitigation issues
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Home-heating assistance available for those in need
Colorado’s Low-income Energy Assistance Program, which provides financial assistance with home heating bills, is accepting applications. LEAP, a federally funded program that provides cash to help families and individuals pay…