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Judge allows dog sniffing evidence at Redwine trial, for now

Defense can present further arguments refuting science of cadaver canines

May 22, 2019

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BP fined for 3 spills in La Plata County, will pay $12.5M to fix pipelines

Company says infrastructure in Southwest Colorado ‘good for service’

May 22, 2019

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Dolores River Festival brings in nine acts on June 1

Festival attendees dance to the music of Funkdafari at a past Dolores River Festival.Journal file The Dolores River Festival, featuring…

May 22, 2019

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Free cover crop workshop offered

A bee enjoys pollen from Yellow Sweet Clover, one of the cover crops at the Southwest Colorado Research Station in…

May 22, 2019

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Yes, May snow in Cortez is rare

But seasonal temps aren’t too unusual

May 22, 2019

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CDOT announces U.S. Highway 550 closures for Iron Horse Bicycle Classic

SHAUN STANLEY/Herald<br><br>Nerves of iron. 3 year old Nathan Shima watches riders prepare for the start of the Citizens Tour of…

May 22, 2019

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Can greater focus on culture improve graduation rates among Native Americans?

Durango district saw 35% improvement

May 21, 2019

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Artisans of Mancos celebrates new artists

Reception held at first Grand Summer Nights event

May 21, 2019

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Sexual assault case declared mistrial

Jury ‘hopelessly deadlocked’ in its second day of deliberations, judge says

May 21, 2019

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Montezuma-Cortez commencement moved to Friday morning

School officials change schedule because of weather forecast

May 21, 2019

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Details emerge in shooting death near Ignacio

Cortez man to make first court appearance Tuesday

May 21, 2019

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Bear with pizza craving breaks into car near Vallecito

Wildlife officials recommend not leaving food in vehicles

May 21, 2019

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Colorado’s new safety-minded oil and gas agency gets to work

The newly reorganized Colorado Oil and Gas Commission planned to meet Tuesday and will later begin rewriting state rules to…

May 21, 2019

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CPW asks public to stay away from young wildlife

Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds the public that most animals are best served when the public leaves them alone.Colorado Parks…

May 21, 2019

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Angler adds to record-breaking run at Mancos reservoir

Hall has three world records, but one might fall

May 21, 2019

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Hoover Dam ceremony marks Colorado River drought plan

BOULDER CITY, Nev. — Federal, state and tribal water managers are marking completion of a long-negotiated plan for 40 million…

May 21, 2019

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Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project to host heritage apple tree sale and fundraiser

MORP will hold a heritage apple tree sale and fundraiser at its nursery on June 15.du1-i-syn The Journal The Montezuma…

May 21, 2019

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Mancos State Park opens season with music and astronomy

Mancos State Park opens Memorial Day weekend with music and astronomy.du1-i-syn The Journal Mancos State Park officially opens the summer…

May 21, 2019

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San Juan Mountains Association to host free Poker Run

San Juan Mountains Association and Bureau of Land Management will host a free Poker Run on June 1 at Mud…

May 21, 2019

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Great Old Broads tackle weeds at Boggy Draw near Dolores

Great Old Broads patrol trail with county, Forest Service

May 20, 2019

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Purgatory Resort to open for skiing Saturday, Sunday

New snow expected to fall through Thursday

May 20, 2019

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One injured in crash amid spring snowstorm

A heavy spring snowstorm hit Cortez and caused slushy roadways on Monday. A one-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 160 at…

May 20, 2019

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Jurors deliberate man’s fate in sexual assault trial

Prosecution, defense make closing arguments Monday morning

May 20, 2019

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Statewide seat belt enforcement campaign begins

The Journal Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado State Patrol and law enforcement partners will begin the annual statewide May Mobilization…

May 20, 2019