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Lambert denies endorsement claims

James Lambert, GOP candidate for Montezuma County commissioner, has refuted endorsement claims made by The Cortez Journal. Earlier this week,…

FFA members earn state recognition

Tierney Wilson competes in speaking category

Sanitation cuts Re-1 sewer rates

Board also agrees to reconsider rates for 150 commercial users

County drops out of water dispute

Chance to object later still possible

City extends marijuana moratorium to 2015

Public safety officials weigh in on retail pot

Briefs

Lambert denies endorsement claims James Lambert, GOP candidate for Montezuma County commissioner, has refuted endorsement claims made by The Cortez…

Pot tax collections booming in Colorado

DENVER (AP) — Colorado’s marijuana market boomed in April as tens of thousands celebrated the once-underground 4/20 pot holiday. Tax…

EMS personnel honored

Secretary of the Montezuma County EMS Council Justin Lindsay and Cindy Ramsay, the Coordinator of the Montezuma County EMS Council,…

River ride

Rafters enjoy free raft rides during the Dolores River Festival. on Saturday.Sam Green/Cortez Journal

Manaugh says thank you

The saying is true that it takes a village to raise children. The Cortez community has shown that in many…

Lewis-Arriola attendance

Perfect attendance Kindergarten: Jasper Gilliland, Sarah Sparks, Bodie Stiegelmeyer First grade: Delta Suckla, Hunter Goodall, Tyler Jackson, Jonathan McDonald, Audree…

Magic show at Cortez Library

Magic with Eli is June 18, at 2 p.m. is at the Cortez Public Library. Eli, 18, is an International…

County sets hearing for Dolores Valley Plan

Commissioners expect to make decision on land use during July 7 meeting

French paragliders make unplanned stop in Durango

Wind wasn’t right as they headed for Mexican border

Going to great heights for the Mancos library

Lookout tower auction to aid nonprofit

Board refines pot rules Mancos may permit retail sales in mid-July

The town board inched closer to permitting recreational marijuana sales at a meeting on May 28, voicing approval of more…

Police advocates endorse Nowlin

The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 8 in Durango last week endorsed Steve Nowlin in the Montezuma county sheriff’s race.…

Cortez weighs retail pot ban

Hearing starts at 7:30 p.m.

Ska Brewing Co. rolls into California with new deal

After installing a high-speed canning line earlier this year, Ska Brewing Co. now has the capacity to expand to Southern…

A new design

Durangoan builds a bike company and a new life after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis

Home and Garden winner

Local beef cattle numbers strong in recent years

Low national numbers driving high prices

Business Briefs

Montezuma County property taxes due June 16 The Montezuma County Treasurer reminds property owners that June 16, is the deadline…

ER doctor cleared in malpractice lawsuit

Jury deliberated for nearly three hours