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Nowlin responds

‘I have never perjured myself in testimony, in writing, or in anything else,’ GOP candidate says

September 22, 2014

Defense attorney adds perspective

Three criminal defense attorneys who testified at a 2008 motions hearing that GOP sheriff candidate Steve Nowlin was dishonest were…

September 22, 2014

Local News

Outsiders dominate attack ads in state

In high-stakes race, organizations paint candidates into dark corners

September 22, 2014

Local News

The case: Defense casts doubt with lawyers’ opinions

Breaking down the 249-page court transcript

September 22, 2014

Local News

Steele camp attacks Nowlin

Nowlin accused of crime though no charges or convictions exist

September 22, 2014

Local News

New heights

The final beam for the top of the new Montezuma-Cortez High School is lowered into place at noon Friday, Sept.…

September 22, 2014

Local News

Cortez Fills the Boot

Local firefighters collect for MDA

September 22, 2014

Local News

King and Queen

Jackie Reyes and Jonathon Walck hug after being named homecoming queen and king for Montezuma-Cortez High School. The Panthers beat…

September 22, 2014

Local News

Man, 22, found dead at Iron Horse Inn

Authorities say a 22-year-old man found dead Saturday at the Iron Horse Inn died by suicide. The death was the…

September 22, 2014

Local News

Citizens may weigh in on pot law changes

Public hearing set for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday

September 22, 2014

Local News

Free entrance to Mesa Verde on Saturday

For The Cortez Journal Mesa Verde National Park will offer free admittance on Saturday, Sept. 27 for National Public Lands…

September 22, 2014

Local News

Harvest time

Honey Crisps go first as hundreds line up to pick apples in Yellow Jacket

September 22, 2014

Business

Business Briefs

Group gave hundreds of veterans free pot DENVER – Hundreds of military veterans received free marijuana during a special giveaway…

September 22, 2014

Business

Group laying groundwork for hemp co-op

Carbondale advocates reveal challenges

September 22, 2014

$Study: Leaks, not fracking, taint water$

Business

Study: Leaks, not fracking, taint water

Problem preventable and it’s easy to fix, scientists say

September 22, 2014

Business

Young Alamosa patient’s lemonade raises $5K

Boy aims to help other patients at Denver hospital

September 22, 2014

Local News

Horse sanctuary is homeless on the range

Woman loses lease on land near Bayfield

September 22, 2014

Local News

Durango digs out after floods

Roads, yards flood after early morning storm brings 2 inches of rain

September 22, 2014

Local News

Injured hunter rescued during downpour

Cellphone GPS locates man south of Silverton

September 22, 2014

Local News

Honey time

Covered in pollen, a bee flies toward the center of a sunflower near Dove Creek. For Brad Milligin, of Lewis,…

September 18, 2014

Local News

Rico mourns businessman

According to the Dolores County sheriffâ€™s office, a Rico business owner was found dead on the Colorado Trail Sept. 5.…

September 18, 2014

Education

Manaugh celebrates

Manaugh Elementary celebrates its students with “Manaugh Palooza” a monthly positive behavior reward. Sierra Chee, fourth grade, races to the…

September 18, 2014

Local News

BIA investigating toddler’s death

The Bureau of Indian Affairs is investigating what is believed to be the drowning death of an 11-month-old in Towaoc.…

September 18, 2014

Local News

Buddy Guy rocks Telluride Blues & Brews Fest

78-year-old Chicago bluesman makes third appearance

September 18, 2014