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Towaoc on edge during first day of fire

Ashes were falling in Towaoc late Thursday afternoon as white smoke blanketed the town and surrounding valley. Headquartered in Towaoc,…

August 7, 2015

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The battle for the Toe

As threat decreases, the Toe firefight changes hands

August 7, 2015

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Plans to plug the Gold King Mine backfire

1,200 gallons of polluted water per minute still draining

August 7, 2015

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What’s next for dealing with toxic river flow?

Officials say analyzing test results will be the next key step in addressing the toxic mine waste water that contaminated…

August 7, 2015

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Catastrophe on the Animas

Toxic water floods river after EPA disaster at Gold King Mine in Silverton

August 7, 2015

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Day 1: Ute Mountain fire out of control

A rapidly moving wildfire is burning out of control on the west side of Sleeping Ute Mountain. Fire crews from…

August 6, 2015

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Toxic waste shuts Animas

EPA team leaks contamination from Gold King Mine

August 6, 2015

Education

Former Skanska mechanics to lead auto tech program at SCCC

Bill Kuik, at left, and Joe Jaburg are the newest hires at Southwest Colorado Community College. The two former Skanska…

August 6, 2015

Education

Forest hat

Forest Ecology Project director Hilary Cooper dons her special headgear for her discussion on the health of forests at the…

August 6, 2015

Agriculture

Low wages in high places

U.S. proposes big pay hike for sheepherders in Colorado

August 6, 2015

Education

Briefs

Nonprofit seeks host families for students ASSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE), in cooperation with your community high school, is…

August 6, 2015

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Change.org petition started to expand Cortez skatepark

Owners and employees of new local business Colorado Skate Collective have started a Change.org petition in hopes of getting the…

August 6, 2015

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Lewis-Arriola Fire wins sweepstakes

Volunteers prove skills in Tri-State competition

August 6, 2015

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Clean-air rule splits Colorado

Some call for lawsuit, others hail progress against carbon pollution

August 6, 2015

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Trial begins in sex case

Audio recordings heard on first day

August 6, 2015

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Panel hears carbon concerns

WASHINGTON – Potential impacts stemming from a new federal mandate on carbon pollution was the focus of a Senate committee…

August 6, 2015

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Durango asked to remove fluoride from water

Utilities Commission will weigh issue

August 6, 2015

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Utes discuss loss of ‘soul’

Language headed for extinction, members of Ute tribes say

August 6, 2015

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McPhee gets its marina

Opening planned for Saturday; services missing since 2002

August 5, 2015

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Three funnel clouds reported near Cahone

Three funnel clouds were reported south of Cahone on Monday about 5:30 p.m. Farmer Jessica Daves was changing out irrigation…

August 5, 2015

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Center talks about future

Board seeks input, hopes to clarify status

August 4, 2015

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Mud volleyball players welcome rain

Hanna Carver spikes the ball during mud volleyball at the Montezuma County Fair on Friday.Regan Umberger/The Cortez Journal The downpour…

August 4, 2015

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Police blotter

Saturday, July 11 8:17 a.m. Police responded to the Johnson Building for a possible burglary. A chain saw was reported…

August 3, 2015

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Images from the Fair

The Montezuma County Fair offered a wide range of activities on Friday and Saturday, culminating in the Junior Stock Sale.…

August 3, 2015