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Bill increasing school funds advances at state Capitol

DENVER – A public school funding bill advanced at the Capitol on Wednesday, even though school districts are still clamoring…

Should fire danger limit burning of rural agricultural ditches?

Commissioners could gain enforcement power under House Bill 1007

White House threatens Tipton water bill

Forest Service seeks more control over ski resort water

Oil and gas industry must clean up its act

Producers ordered to repair emission leaks

Hickenlooper pushes state water plan

GOLDEN – Gov. John Hickenlooper is expanding his goals for an already ambitious state water plan, and he is now…

Who owns Durango’s Main Avenue?

Locals mix with investors from out of state

Making way for a new McDonald’s

Grace’s Kitchen grateful for help

The volunteers and patrons of Grace’s Kitchen wish to thank the following people for contributing their time and talent to…

Hydroponic method provides fresh greens for livestock

An innovative livestock feed opportunity has gained the attention of local farmers and ranchers, saving some from quitting the business…

District judge puts CBI on notice

Walker ‘reluctantly’ delays case, demands evidence

Oil and gas industry must clean up its act

Producers ordered to repair emission leaks

M-CHS newspaper wins five top awards

‘Panther Press’ 1 of 9 schools to win

Mesa Elementary nominated for sustainability effort

Re-1 schools cut energy use by 25 percent

3 cited for illegal monument logging

The names of three locals cited for an illegal timber harvest on Canyons of the Ancients National Monument were made…

Scratching heads over pot policies

House panel grills drug agency official about enforcement in Colorado

Homemaker Guild offers $500 scholarship

The Colorado Master Homemaker Guild is offering a $500 scholarship to a Colorado woman with an agriculture background. The Second…

Municipal election remains up in air

Four file to campaign for mayor, City Council

Community Calendar

People are encouraged to submit announcements about upcoming events for the Community Calendar. Send announcements to news@cortezjournal.com. Items submitted less…

Tree trimmers

Eric Ryba points out a branch to prune for Aaron Hamilton at the Colorado State University Yellow Jacket Research Station.…

Sheriff calls off rescue effort in avalanche

Survivors include Rod Oliver of Cortez area

Out-of-bounds skier found in backcountry

Man spent night out after straying beyond boundaries

Charter school OK’d, with conditions

Board votes 7-0, but is concerned about money

Driver escapes injury after hitting semi

A Pleasant View woman escaped serious injury Monday after her pickup veered across the center line of Highway 491 and…

City clerk corrects election date blunder (it’s April 8)

April Fool’s Day came early at City Hall. According to City Clerk Linda Smith, a citizen noticed that the municipal…