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Federal land management favors native fish

Two suckers and a chub struggle in low water of Dolores River

November 22, 2013

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Most still believe in JFK assassination conspiracy

A photo of JKF and flowers lay on a plaque at Dealey Plaza in Dallas on Thursday. Loose gatherings of…

November 22, 2013

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Suicide note questions jail policy

“MCSO have you ever heard of a suicide watch?” According to a 16-page Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office incident report recently…

November 22, 2013

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Alleged arsonist plans to take polygraph test

Dressed in all black, James Alexander waived his right to a preliminary hearing Wednesday on arson charges. Alexander, 20, of…

November 22, 2013

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Code talkers honored

WASHINGTON – Native American code talkers who helped win World War I and II were recognized in a Congressional Gold…

November 21, 2013

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Ute, Navajos struggle with diabetes

Awareness is there, now it’s time for action, leaders say

November 21, 2013

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Christmas spirit

First United Methodist Christian School prekindergarten students Logan Muraro, left, and Avery Blalock stack boxes filled with school supplies, hygiene…

November 21, 2013

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Traditions of native cuisine

Recipes emphasize local, sustainable ingredients

November 21, 2013

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Arsonist pleads guilty to Roatcap fire, avoids jail

A Dolores man facing more than four decades in prison opted to plead guilty today to escape any jail time…

November 21, 2013

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Poll: Hickenlooper slides, but still leads GOP field

DENVER – Less than half of Colorado voters think Gov. John Hickenlooper deserves re-election, but he still maintained or even…

November 20, 2013

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Coroner requests steep fee for public records

The Cortez Journal is challenging what it considers to be an unwarranted fee request for public records. Montezuma County Coroner…

November 19, 2013

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Drier climate invites invasive beetle

Southwest Colorado faces new threat from southern insect

November 19, 2013

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Permits to cut yule tree available

Christmas tree permits, which allow you to cut a holiday tree on National Forest and BLM lands in southwestern Colorado,…

November 19, 2013

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Retiring forest supervisor no stranger to hot seat

Stiles began San Juan career battling 72,000-acre blaze

November 19, 2013

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Hickenlooper proposes strict rules on methane

DENVER – Gov. John Hickenlooper proposed the nation’s strictest rules on methane air pollution from gas and oil fields Monday.…

November 19, 2013

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Protection order tops misdemeanor violations

It isn’t assault charges, drug cases nor DUI offenses that topped the list of most reported misdemeanors in Montezuma County.…

November 19, 2013

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Hats off to junior rodeo

Sam Green/Cortez Journal<br><br>As his hat flies off, Wesley Atene rides Saturday in the keyhole competi

November 19, 2013

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Documentary takes on radioactive social debate

Ayngel Overson is one of the main characters in “Uranium Drive-In,” a documentary about delayed plans to build a uranium…

November 19, 2013

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Excited about learning

Sam Green/Cortez Journal<br><br>Manaugh students Savannah Swift and Annabell McDermid celebrate after gi

November 19, 2013

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D.A. supports increased parole spending

Although punishment serves to deter criminal activity, the bulk of prisoners are eventually freed from incarceration. “We have to give…

November 19, 2013

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Time counts for mental-health patients

But state funding is not keeping up with demand, critics say

November 19, 2013

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Raisinâ€™ the roof

Construction workers lower a 25-by-60-foot section of the roof for the grandstands at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds rodeo arena. The…

November 18, 2013

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Beaver Creek remakes base area – adding fire pit, escalators

BEAVER CREEK – When operating in an area that’s built to capacity, you have to be efficient with your use of…

November 18, 2013

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Forest Service calls truce in ski-water spat

Durango Mountain Resort is making snow in preparation for its season, which will open Nov. 29.Durango Herald file photo The…

November 18, 2013