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Early childhood a good investment

Google, “Why invest in early childhood development and education,” and you’re likely to get more than 30 million hits. From…

November 15, 2013

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Drilling waste dump is illegal, regulators say

Colorado regulators are accusing a Montezuma County landowner for allowing use of an agricultural field for dumping industrial wastes without…

November 15, 2013

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City Hall approves beautification plan

Municipal leaders unanimously adopted a number of items at Tuesday’s city council meeting, including a beautification plan. Presented by Durango-based…

November 15, 2013

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Two cyclists injured

Two juveniles were injured Tuesday morning about 8:45 in a bike and pickup truck accident at Main and Chestnut Streets.…

November 15, 2013

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State briefs

Fire bill would aid homeowners DENVER – Tax credits for homeowners that conduct wildfire mitigation and a death benefit to…

November 15, 2013

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Scorers’ mistake may have cost Bulldogs

Confusion in second set of state semifinals likely cost Dove Creek

November 13, 2013

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Schools scramble after 66 loses vote

Tax for education soundly rejected

November 12, 2013

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Exchange works to shield insured

DENVER – Nervous directors of the Colorado Health Benefits Exchange pressed Monday for ways to improve their system to make…

November 12, 2013

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Cortez Girl Scouts win at Four Corners Lego competition

When many people think Legos, they think of simple blocks that snap together. Getting snazzy might mean building a model…

November 12, 2013

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Red Cross names interim director for Southwest Colorado

Wernerdu1-i-syn The American Red Cross of Colorado has appointed Bill Werner as interim executive director of the Southwest Colorado Chapter.…

November 12, 2013

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J. Paul Brown announces political plans

“You may not agree with me, but I’ll tell you exactly where I stand on the issues,” said J. Paul…

November 12, 2013

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Horseman plan monthly meet

The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Nov. 14 at the La…

November 12, 2013

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City to consider beautification plan tonight

Municipal leaders are expected to adopt a master beautification plan at tonight’s city council meeting, paving the way to enhance…

November 12, 2013

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Board to consider options for charter

Meeting to be today at 6 p.m.

November 12, 2013

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Heart & Soul prepares for value statements

Cortez Heart and Soul wants the character of the community to shape development. In January 2012, Cortez was awarded a…

November 12, 2013

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Area dodges quicksilver poisoning, for now

EPA assessment of Red Arrow expected within weeks

November 12, 2013

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Court battles go on

A court-appointed manager of the Red Arrow Gold Mine has been discharged of any liability, minus any willful misconduct or…

November 12, 2013

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Red, white and sky blue

Members of the American Legion Post 75 honor guard line up in formation Monday morning for a Veterans Day dedication…

November 12, 2013

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FLC names environment team members

The Fort Lewis College Environmental Center, a campus organization committed to working for environmental sustainability and social justice at the…

November 12, 2013

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Number of insured rises

More S.W. Coloradans paying more for medical costs

November 12, 2013

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Veterans Day parade draws crowd

Event is named for Ray Candelaria

November 12, 2013

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Job Corps returns to Cortez after shutdown The program ‘saved my life,’ graduate says

Jennifer Summers, left, says the Job Corps program saved her life. Babette Kimble is an admission counselor at the newly…

November 11, 2013

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Medical training ground

Southwest Memorial trains students and doctors

November 11, 2013

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With hands-on education, students finding success

Medical students from regional colleges and universities are perfecting their trade at Southwest Memorial Hospital. As a teaching hospital, Southwest…

November 11, 2013