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School board member arrested

Scott also censured for behavior

July 24, 2014

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Cortez council nears pot decision

City may put issue on Aug. 12 agenda

July 24, 2014

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Milligan takes helm of planning office

Replaces Susan Carver

July 24, 2014

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Mike Steele addresses tea party

Vows change within 18 months if elected county sheriff

July 24, 2014

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Peeping Tom admits guilt

When arrested last month, a 40-year-old Peeping Tom was reportedly in possession of vodka and toilet paper. Ivan Doka pleaded…

July 24, 2014

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Pilots returning to Cortez for balloon rally

City has a reputation for welcoming participants

July 24, 2014

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Gobbling up the Montezuma County Fair

On the menu: Salsa, jalapeños, squash, barbecue and desserts

July 24, 2014

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Fire restrictions in Mesa Verde National Park

Recent hot, dry, and breezy weather has resulted in extremely dry vegetation fuels throughout the park. Because of the very…

July 23, 2014

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Institute will show ‘Once Upon a Forest’

For The Cortez Journal Mountain Studies Institute hosts a showing of Once Upon a Forest as a kickoff for the…

July 21, 2014

Education

Marijuana transaction fee discussed

The Mancos town board discussed setting the townâ€™s flat transaction on recreational marijuana purchases at $2 in a meeting on…

July 21, 2014

Business

Coal plant faces hard decision

Impact expected from EPA proposal

July 21, 2014

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Region Briefs

Storms ruin 25 percent of Colorado cantaloupes COLORADO SPRINGS – Melon lovers waiting for Rocky Ford cantaloupes won’t have the…

July 21, 2014

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Tubular twins

Kyler Yarnell, 11, and his younger (by one minute) twin brother Ryker Yarnell, 11, tube down the Dolores River on…

July 21, 2014

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Original ‘Plymouth Rock’ is Zuni

Ancient pueblo has rich history

July 21, 2014

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A fattened hawk

A red-tail hawk that hangs around The Cortez Journalâ€™s parking, at 123 Roger Smith Ave., appears to have been fattening…

July 21, 2014

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Car crashes into Wal-mart

A woman violently crashed into the Wal-Mart building Thursday morning. Officials said the cause is being investigated and no names…

July 21, 2014

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Oh, my agave

Rena Gagneaux is dwarfed by the 14 foot agave plant in her front yard. The ornamental agave is also known…

July 21, 2014

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Buck in velvet

Sam Green/Cortez Journal

July 21, 2014

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Planned subdivision would rely on cisterns

Developer must show adequate water supply, water official says

July 21, 2014

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Stoner liquor license denied

Commission denies request because restaurant hasn’t opened

July 21, 2014

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City considers pot regulations

Workshop starts at 5 tonight

July 21, 2014

Agriculture

Course offers immersion into seed

The Rocky Mountain Seed Alliance, along with the Mancos Seed Library, the Mt. Lookout Grange and Laughing Wolf Farm announce…

July 21, 2014

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Local Briefs

Institute plans showing of ‘Once Upon a Forest’ Mountain Studies Institute hosts a showing of Once Upon a Forest as…

July 21, 2014

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K9 Search and Rescue celebrates 30 years

Man’s best friend comes to the rescue

July 21, 2014