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Eagle takes flight after recovery

‘Scott’ returned to the wild at Mesa Verde

Dolores Valley plan in limbo

Board survey shows majority support

Treed bear returned to wild

The bear falls toward waiting law enforcement and fire workers.Felix Monteagudo/For The Cortez Journal Early in the day on Monday,…

8 students win $1,000 scholarships

du1-i-syn The Four Corners Board of Realtors announces the 2014 Dean Hanson Memorial Scholarship recipients. Eight scholarships were awarded this…

Dolores students’ reading scores improve

Third-grade results rise to 72.3 percent, up from 67.3 percent

CSD brings back member

Candelaria reinstated in 3-1 board vote

Rodeo gearing up

The 84th annual Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo court has been announced. Its members are Tegan Duncan, queen attendant; Elisabeth Hoch,…

Being prepared

Park painters

Programs produce results at college

The Pueblo Community College system, which includes Southwest Colorado Community College, saw a significant increase in the percentage of students…

Anasazi Heritage Center nearing storage capacity

Rep. Scott Tipton, R-Cortez, looks at an artifact in the basement of the Anasazi Heitage Center on May 5. Bridget…

Virus closes fairgrounds to horses; events delayed

The La Plata County Fairgrounds is off-limits to all horse-related activity because of a possible link between local equines and…

Virus closes fairgrounds to horses

Equine herpesvirus outbreak reported

Vandal frees dogs

Marine charged with felonies

Dog days at fairgrounds

A cowboy run

Virus closes fairgrounds to horses; events delayed

Equine herpesvirus outbreak reported in Colorado

Pumping scheduled for upgrades

$4.1 million OK’d for regional irrigation

Elderly-abuse laws take effect July 1

Clergy, social workers, others now required to report abuse

Business Briefs

New owner changing Oasis tanning salon The Oasis of Cortez, a tanning salon, is undergoing a transformation after changing hands.…

Cultural center under new leadership

Former board member developing strategic plan, redefining mission

Create your own compost

Food prices are set the rise this summer, and a garden could come in handy as drought in California forces…

Homebodies create line of body care products

Cogburn, Zwicker bring bath soaks, lotions to market and hope to expand

Pick up compost at landfill

‘Nature’s recycling’ reduces material at site, helps local lawns, gardens