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CSU researching hemp in secluded test plot

CSU researching 12 types in semi-secret test plot

September 3, 2015

A helping hand

Montezuma School to Farm partnered with First Southwest Bank in Cortez for a fundraiser Friday. The bank provided free burgers…

September 2, 2015

Local News

Common Press starting construction

Reapplying for State Historical Fund grant

September 2, 2015

Local News

Report: Cortez man wields knife for dibs on pork chop

A woman was reportedly held at knifepoint by a baby sitter on Sunday after she tried to eat a left…

September 1, 2015

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Purgatory looking up

Replacement of slow lift among $5 million in planned upgrades

September 1, 2015

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Bats positive for rabies in Bayfield

Officials warn of potential spread

September 1, 2015

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Poor-performing gas wells being plugged

Future lease threatens McPhee Dam, citizen says

September 1, 2015

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Lions Club sponsoring peace poster contest

The Mancos Valley Lions Club is sponsoring the Lions International Peace Poster contest and sharing Mancos students’ vision of peace.…

September 1, 2015

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Mancos fills up water tank as part of $1.1 million project

Storage capacity nearly tripled

September 1, 2015

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Facilitator for Western Excelsior pollution negotiations debated

Board members, CROR question costs

September 1, 2015

Local News

Vesicular stomatitis declines, but spreads

Numbers are lower but across wider area

September 1, 2015

Agriculture

Two bats test positive for rabies in Bayfield

Officials warn of potential spread

August 31, 2015

Business

Four States wins Goodyear award

Four States Tire, of Cortez, was recognized by Goodyear for serving the community with “friendly relations” for 30 years. Owner…

August 31, 2015

Education

A helping hand

Montezuma School to Farm partnered with First Southwest Bank in Cortez for a fundraiser Friday. The bank provided free burgers…

August 31, 2015

Local News

Marijuana growing and infusing firms may sprout up in town

The opportunity to open a marijuana grow or marijuana-infused product factory could be coming to Durango. The Durango City Council…

August 31, 2015

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Tax-increase options weighed for ballot

La Plata County commissioners, staff look for possible ways to increase revenues

August 31, 2015

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Native American students receive orientation at FLC

Fort Lewis College began the 2015-16 school year Friday with its Convocation, officially bringing freshmen and transfer students into the…

August 31, 2015

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Court briefs

Theft case continued for local woman In custody on no bond after violating court orders, Christina Hurst, 28, of Cortez,…

August 31, 2015

Local News

League gets update on behavioral health

For The Cortez Journal The local League of Women Voters will hear an overview of what is new in Colorado…

August 31, 2015

Business

Business Briefs

Four Corners bank expands in Durango Four Corners Community Bank held a groundbreaking Aug. 27 for a branch on the…

August 31, 2015

Education

Two Re-1 board seats to remain vacant

Few qualify for November election

August 31, 2015

Local News

Keeping clean

A fawn gets a shower recently in irrigation spray near County Roads M and 25 in CortezSam Green/Cortez Journal

August 31, 2015

Agriculture

Vesicular stomatitis declines, but spreads

Numbers are lower but across wider area

August 31, 2015

Business

‘Stigma’ from Gold King Mine spill into the Animas River could linger

Businesses may be able to recoup losses for mine leak

August 31, 2015