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Governor’s pot chief reaches out to industry

Coordinator smooths over ‘reckless’ voters comment

October 9, 2014

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Prop 104 would open up teacher bargaining

Both sides oppose open negotiations

October 9, 2014

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Johnny Appleseed visits

Johnny Appleseed, aka Tom Comisky, shares stories and answers questions for kindergarten students at Mesa Elementary. After telling the story…

October 9, 2014

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Review: Cortez gives maestro a send-off as SouthWest concerts begin

A large and appreciative audience of all ages poured into the M-CHS auditorium on Sunday afternoon to hear, for the…

October 9, 2014

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Schirard disputes reports of violence

Sheriff and challenger meet up in debate

October 9, 2014

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Gambling initiative goes to vote

Schools could benefit from profits

October 9, 2014

Courts and Crime

Cortez Police Blotter

Thursday, Sept. 18 1:37 p.m. A Cortez Police Officer responded to a local grocery store in the 1500 block of…

October 9, 2014

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Candidates touch on issues during forum

Meth use, squatters, vandals come up in sheriff’s race

October 9, 2014

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Permaculture seen as a match for Southwest

Local couple promote technique

October 9, 2014

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Ballots going out next week

Mail-in ballots for the Nov. 4 general election will be sent to active registered voters beginning the week of Oct.…

October 6, 2014

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Lawmakers propose medical marijuana system crackdown

Recommended legislation takes aim at caregivers

October 6, 2014

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Some of world’s wild weather tied to global warming

Climate change caused Australian heat wave, but not Colorado’s heavy rains in 2013

October 6, 2014

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Celebrating Hispanic culture

The Ballet Folcklorica De Durango performed at the Cortez Cultural Center Saturday afternoon for the Hispanic Culture Celebration. A lunch…

October 6, 2014

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Ute Mountain tribe opens modern corn mill

Bow and Arrow brand will produce cornmeal varieties

October 6, 2014

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Colorado candidates are split on wisdom of voter identification

DENVER – Both candidates for secretary of state in Colorado have interesting upbringings that in some ways shaped their lives.…

October 6, 2014

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Issues define guv’s race

Candidates face explosive climate in Colo.

October 6, 2014

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Forest begins road plan

Signs align with new map

October 6, 2014

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Cronk ordered to pay $7,415 in restitution

Unauthorized purchases will be auctioned

October 6, 2014

Business

Technology careers look good for 2015, study says

How can you boost your bottom line in 2015? A report released last week indicates that the answer for some…

October 6, 2014

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Journal reporter earns a top NYC fellowship

Cortez Journal reporter Tobie Baker recently garnered a competitive journalism fellowship to examine issues juveniles encounter in the criminal justice…

October 6, 2014

Business

Business Briefs

Morlan Local foundation’s grant cycle is open Onward! A Legacy Foundation is launching its first grant cycle after 12 years…

October 6, 2014

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Orchard Restoration Social coming up

Apples will be on everyone’s mind Saturday, Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Montezuma Orchard Restoration…

October 6, 2014

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A tough year for apples

Local farmer’s trees tell history of Montezuma County’s orchards

October 6, 2014

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Study: Red Arrow is safe

Cleanup is deemed a success

October 2, 2014