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Colorado senator goes from farming to foreign policy adviser

Sen. Cory Gardner’s expertise in Asian diplomacy comes at a pivotal time

May 19, 2018

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Petitions to recall two Dolores school board members deemed insufficient

Prock says she will protest if the process continues

May 19, 2018

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‘History, Hikes, Hops’ takes readers on a Colorado beer adventure

Denver reporter puts out a second book on Colorado craft beers

May 18, 2018

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County asserts control of noxious weeds

Problematic properties targeted for treatment

May 18, 2018

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Frank Leto will be first performer at Cortez library series

Frank Leto will be first performer of the 2018 Summer Reading Program Family Entertainment Series at the Cortez Public Library,…

May 18, 2018

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Manaugh Elementary faces outside management to improve performance

Plan includes partnering with outside groups to improve performance

May 18, 2018

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Library’s Raising Readers Storytime starts June 7

The Journal The Raising Readers Storytime program is held every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the Cortez Public Library, 202…

May 18, 2018

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Community Calendar

Volunteers pick up litter and other debris at Parque de Vida during the 2017 Cortez City Cleanup Day. This year’s…

May 18, 2018

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Mesa Verde artist Gwen Sullivan uses soil pigments for painting

One of Gwen Sullivan’s favorite paintings is of a dirt road on a farm that has been in her family…

May 18, 2018

Business

Southwest Farm to Yarn Collective plans grand opening

The Journal Local sheep and alpaca raisers, spinners, weavers, dyers, and artisans have pooled their talents to create the Southwest…

May 18, 2018

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Agriculture teacher Ed Rice to retire after 28 years

Montezuma-Cortez teacher Ed Rice is retiring, but plans to stay involved

May 18, 2018

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Montezuma County sheriff’s mounted patrol celebrates a year on the job

County receives titles for horses, plans more training

May 18, 2018

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Baca National Wildlife Refuge to be opened for elk hunting

The Baca National Wildlife Refuge in the San Luis Valley will be open for elk hunting this fall.Colorado Parks and…

May 18, 2018

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Region 9 announces new board members

Ashleigh Tarkingtondu1-i-syn The Journal The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado has announced that Ashleigh Tarkington has joined…

May 18, 2018

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Mancos’ Mount Lookout Grange seeks historic designation

Planning and zoning board recommends approval

May 17, 2018

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International Peace Run reaches Montezuma County

The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run stops by Kemper Elementary

May 17, 2018

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Roosting blue grouse

A male blue grouse hangs out in an aspen up Hillside Road in the San Juan National Forest north of…

May 17, 2018

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Cortez Sanitation District switches contractors for alley project

Manager says previous agreement would delay medians

May 17, 2018

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Mancos track athletes enter state meet with high hopes

Boys aim for the podium; Manning represents girls squad

May 17, 2018

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Are the fish in Lake Nighthorse safe to eat?

Time will tell how mercury affects aquatic life

May 17, 2018

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Silverton tow truck driver recounts plunge off mountain pass

‘I knew I was going over the edge, so I steered into it’

May 16, 2018

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M-CHS track team heads to state championships

Aryelle Wright and Morgan Short lead the hunt for podium finishes

May 16, 2018

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DNA test confirms slain bear attacked young girl

DNA evidence confirms the Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers killed the bear responsible for attacking a young girl on Sunday.Colorado…

May 16, 2018

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Dolores library plans summer concert and family film series

The Aloha Club is scheduled to perform on July 11 as part of the Dolores Public Library’s “Summer on the…

May 15, 2018