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Ski areas boost service

DMR adds snowmaking; Silverton to offer overnight trips

November 11, 2013

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Schools scramble after 66 loses vote

Tax for education soundly rejected

November 11, 2013

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Bathroom blast

Roger Hensel practices his trumpet in the Joe Rowell Park bathroom. “I hear everything, it’s the concrete. I must have…

November 11, 2013

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Dove Creek falls in state semis

One win away from the state finals, the Dove Creek Bulldogs volleyball team picked a bad time to lose its…

November 10, 2013

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Dove Creek headed to state semifinals

du1-i-syn Two games into the Colorado 1A state volleyball tournament, the Dove Creek Bulldogs have looked every bit the top…

November 10, 2013

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Dove Creek advances to state semifinals

Two games into the Colorado 1A state volleyball tournament, the Dove Creek Bulldogs have looked every bit the top team…

November 9, 2013

Education

Students earn scholarships at Fort Lewis College

Several area residents received merit scholarships to attend Fort Lewis College for the Fall 2013 semester. These merit scholarships are…

November 8, 2013

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Cortez Briefs

Hartel named campaign head The Greg Brophy gubernatorial campaign has named Bruce Hartel of Cortez/Dolores as the Montezuma County chairman…

November 8, 2013

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Cause of inmate’s death unknown

Law enforcement officials have yet to release autopsy results for an inmate who died last month while in custody at…

November 8, 2013

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Veterans Day Parade to be held Monday

Officially known as the Ray Candelaria Memorial Parade, the Cortez Veteranâ€™s Day Parade is set for 1 p.m. Monday. Starting…

November 8, 2013

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Judge amends charges in Roatcap case

Charges against a Dolores man accused of starting the Roatcap fire in October 2012 have been amended to include seven…

November 8, 2013

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Lost submariner update: Sylvan honors local veterans’ service

du1-i-syn About seven miles west of Pleasant View, a veteran’s memorial at Sylvan Cemetery honors three war heroes who never…

November 8, 2013

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Tipton appears unaware of Red Arrow timeline

Rep. Scott Tipton is in the dark when it comes to a federal timeline to clean up the Red Arrow…

November 8, 2013

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Admission waived at Mesa Verde

MESA VERDE – The National Park Service and Mesa Verde National Park will join the nation in honoring military veterans…

November 8, 2013

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Bunnies and More

Mathew Kane, Jason Kane and Hunter Kocourek show their rabbits at the Montezuma County 4-H Day. The three are part…

November 8, 2013

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Fliers posted in news racks target judge

Walker’s ruling in baby’s death drew criticism across the nation

November 8, 2013

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Fire district referendum tax passes

Thane Hagelgantz drops his ballot in the box to vote Tuesday at the Montezuma County clerk’s office.Sam Green/Cortez Journal Exactly…

November 8, 2013

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Marijuana tax gives governor a break on budget

Without Proposition AA, little money would have been available to regulate pot

November 8, 2013

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Stimulus ends, slashing food aid

About 12 percent of Montezuma County residents received assistance in 2011

November 8, 2013

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Cortez-area buyers get squeezed at gas pumps

Gasoline prices in Cortez have fallen sharply recently, but buyers are getting squeezed at the pumps. On Main Street Tuesday,…

November 8, 2013

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Can U.S. Forest Service shift fire focus?

Bennet-chaired committee looks at mitigation issues

November 8, 2013

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Home-heating assistance available for those in need

Colorado’s Low-income Energy Assistance Program, which provides financial assistance with home heating bills, is accepting applications. LEAP, a federally funded…

November 8, 2013

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Health and incident teams train for crises

Dramatic emergency situations are often played out on television, and we watch the panic, confusion and destruction from the comfort…

November 8, 2013

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Schools scramble after 66 loses vote

Tax for education soundly rejected

November 8, 2013