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Sheriff rejects rights claim from ’13 arrest

The Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office is standing behind a deputy accused of civil rights violations. “Sgt. (Adam) Alcon was not…

February 28, 2014

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Weed control rises as priority for county

New ordinance gives officials authority to intervene on private land

February 28, 2014

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Non-native ordinance will be reworded

Agriculture interests are protected, but unwanted species are prohibited

February 28, 2014

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County landfill fire a close call

Combined chemicals in a load of trash likely triggered a smoky fire at the Montezuma County landfill Monday night. Luckily…

February 28, 2014

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State’s Internet tax bill no longer affects Amazon

DENVER – Don’t call it the Amazon tax anymore. Changes to a bill on Internet sales taxes mean it will…

February 28, 2014

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Beatle-mania brings dancing, music to Dolores

Concert benefits Dolores Community Center

February 28, 2014

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Colorado cyberbullying bill advances in House panel

DENVER – Bullying through text messages or social media platforms would be a new crime in Colorado under a bill…

February 28, 2014

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County election bill dies in House

Southwestern Republicans wanted district elections

February 28, 2014

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New ‘Amazon tax’ bill unveiled

Democrats confident of Internet tax

February 28, 2014

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Heroin epidemic not skin deep

Southwest Colorado is not immune to national addictions

February 28, 2014

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Colorado Girl Scouts won’t sell cookies at dispensaries

Some enterprising Girl Scouts have set up shop in front of marijuana dispensaries in cities across the country – but…

February 28, 2014

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Wildfire funding change in the works

For years, the funds used to fight wildfires have come from the budgets of the Forest Service and Department of…

February 28, 2014

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High school blast

The ground explodes as 165 quarter sticks of dynamite ignite to clear the rock out for the new Montezuma-Cortez High…

February 28, 2014

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A tattered net

Program for affordable housing strains under the weight of Montezuma County’s homeless and working poor

February 28, 2014

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Guest Column: Fond memories of School to Farm program during a changing of the guard

Danyel Mezzanatto will be replacing Harrison Topp as the School to Farm AmeriCorps volunteer.Courtesy photo As with all AmeriCorps positions,…

February 28, 2014

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White Cup Coffeehouse reopens

Cortez shop had water and smoke damage during Main Street fire

February 28, 2014

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Republican candidates take aim at Udall over NSA eavesdropping

DENVER – Republican U.S. Senate candidates took aim at incumbent Democrat Mark Udall on one of his signature issues –…

February 27, 2014

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League of Women will host Colorado legislators

The League of Women Voters of Montezuma County will host a program with Colorado Sen. Ellen Roberts and state Rep.…

February 25, 2014

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Proposed bill tightens rights of parents to forgo vaccines

Proof of healthcare advice required

February 25, 2014

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The Bridge shelter plans fundraiser

Greek, Korean, Italian, Mexican and Irish. A soup from each will be featured Saturday at a fundraiser for the Bridge…

February 21, 2014

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Wine and chocolate

Dolores Library board members Jeanne Becker and Belinda Platts enjoy the wine and chocolate community event at the library.Sam Green/Cortez…

February 21, 2014

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Colorado pot exceeds tax hopes

DENVER – Colorado’s legal marijuana market is far exceeding tax expectations, according to a budget proposal released Wednesday by Gov.…

February 21, 2014

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Weekly court briefs

Trial date set for convicted sex offender A 54-year-old convicted sex offender is expected to face a jury of his…

February 21, 2014

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State approves Wildcat Mining’s plan to repair unstable road

du1-i-syn DENVER – Wildcat Mining can regain its permit for a gold mine in La Plata Canyon, as long as…

February 21, 2014