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Colorado supports hemp legalization at national level

Federal legislation would normalize a crop the DEA considers illegal

May 10, 2018

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Cortez City Council aims for more solar power

More panels to go up on City Hall

May 10, 2018

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Southwest Singers plan spring concerts on Friday and Saturday

The Southwest Singers perform for the residents of Madison House on Wednesday afternoon. They encouraged residents to sing along. The…

May 9, 2018

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April snowstorm helps low water supply

Farmers still face water shortages, but not like 2002

May 9, 2018

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Officials work to save native Apache trout from extinction

Fires, climate and non-native fish are threatening the survival

May 9, 2018

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With big changes in Colorado beer sales ahead, lawmakers scramble on rules

A bill currently working its way through the Legislature in this session’s final days is an attempt at address rules…

May 9, 2018

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U.S. to decide best site option for nuclear weapons production

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The federal agency that oversees the nation’s nuclear weapons stockpile is expected this week to release a…

May 9, 2018

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Gidget goes AWOL and ends up in a pile of … trouble

Dog rescued from wastewater plant gets a lot of love and shampoo

May 9, 2018

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Business owner deported to Honduras

Edin Ramos, who has lived in U.S. since 2003, leaves wife and three kids behind

May 9, 2018

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Voters approve mill levy for Mancos Conservation District

Conservation District tax will generate $18,000 per year

May 8, 2018

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One person injured in crash on Lebanon Road in Cortez

Cortez police investigating accident Tuesday afternoon

May 8, 2018

Business

‘We can all save lives’ is message of suicide prevention training

The Journal Cortez Integrated Healthcare, a health center run by Axis Health System, is offering a free training in QPR…

May 8, 2018

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Report: Legal marijuana boosts government revenue – a little

Euromonitor International projects marijuana will grow from a $5.4 billion business in the U.S. in 2015 to $16 billion by…

May 8, 2018

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Mount Lookout Grange plans annual Mancos Bloom fundraiser

Family event scheduled for May 20

May 8, 2018

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Dolores River Festival will kick off summer with full slate of music

Dolores River Festival features events, seven bands all day long

May 8, 2018

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Crow Canyon, Mesa Verde offer development program for teachers

Educators get stipend, have chance for continuing education

May 8, 2018

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Navajo president’s daughter on leave after DWI arrest

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The Navajo Nation president’s chief legal counsel and daughter has been placed on administrative leave, weeks after…

May 8, 2018

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Mayor’s son threatens officer’s job in Colorado traffic stop

Denver Mayor Michael HancockAssociated Press DENVER — A police body camera video obtained by a television station shows the son…

May 8, 2018

Education

Rachel Allen graduates from Northern Colorado

Rachel Allen The Journal Rachel Allen, of Cortez, graduated on May 5 from the University of Northern Colorado, in Greeley,…

May 8, 2018

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Marijuana taxes aren’t a silver bullet for school funding

Money helps with one-time construction needs but doesn’t pay for teachers

May 8, 2018

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A unique, historic orchard returns to life at Old Fort Lewis

Century-old trees contain apple varieties once thought extinct

May 7, 2018

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Morley Ballantine inducted into Hall of Fame

Former editor and publisher of The Durango Herald championed for her dedication to journalism

May 7, 2018

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Missing man found dead near Vallecito

Gregory Winkler, 21, attended New Mexico State University

May 7, 2018

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Man wanted for harassing moose is detained after ‘erratic behavior’

Colorado Parks and Wildlife<br><br>Tips from the public helped Colorado Parks and Wildlife identify a man who was photographed standing within…

May 7, 2018