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First baby of the new year surprises new Cortez parents

Alvarez family planned for a home birth, but Sam didn’t go along

January 7, 2014

Survey shows 75 percent of Main Street drivers wear seat belts

Along Main Street on Saturday, three out of four Cortez motorists wore seat belts while driving, but only three in…

January 2, 2014

Firefighters get new rescue truck

Awaiting its first official call, a new 2013 Kovatch Mobile Equipment rescue pumper now sits in the parking lot of…

December 27, 2013

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Christmas dinner feeds hundreds in Cortez

Volunteers Brandy Carruth and her husband, Jason, whip up a batch of mash potatoes and green beans Wednesday at the…

December 25, 2013

M-CHS breaking ground for school during solstice

Band, dignitariesplan to be there

December 20, 2013

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Sewer rate hike OK’d

CSD votes 3-1 despite opposition

December 13, 2013

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Machete-wielding man gets 4 years for rampage

A father of five was ordered to serve two years in prison last week in connection to terrorizing a Cortez…

December 11, 2013

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Machete-wielding man gets 4 years

Father of five who terrorized neighborhood this summer apologizes for 'monstrous act'

December 11, 2013

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Machete-wielding man gets 4 years

Father of five who terrorized neighborhood this summer apologizes for ‘monstrous act’

December 10, 2013

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Two firms launch toy drive

Two Main Street businesses in Cortez have partnered to spearhead a holiday toy drive to show their appreciation for the…

December 6, 2013

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Sewer rates raising a stink?

Impact on City Hall reflects apparent inequity of rates

December 6, 2013

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Warmer weather expected Thursday

A winter storm dropped several inches of snow in the Cortez area this weekend, adding to the holiday atmosphere Saturday…

December 6, 2013

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Chimney fires reported as burning season heats up

No major damage or injuries were reported after two reported chimney fires this week. The Cortez Fire Protection District was…

December 6, 2013

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Warmer weather expected Thursday

A winter storm dropped several inches of snow in the Cortez area this weekend, adding to the holiday atmosphere Saturday…

December 6, 2013

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Warmer weather expected Friday

A winter storm dropped several inches of snow in the Cortez area this weekend, adding to the holiday atmosphere Saturday…

December 6, 2013

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Wind, snow create white-out conditions in Four Corners

Horses GRAZE in a field northwest of Cortez as snow falls early Wednesday morning.Sam Green/Cortez Journal A winter storm dumped…

December 5, 2013

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Wind, snow create white-out conditions in Four Corners

Horses GRAZE in a field northwest of Cortez as snow falls early Wednesday morning.Sam Green/Cortez Journal A winter storm dumped…

December 4, 2013

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Wind, snow create white-out conditions in Four Corners

Horses GRAZE in a field northwest of Cortez as snow falls early Wednesday morning.Sam Green/Cortez Journal A winter storm dumped…

December 4, 2013

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Rebate available for Business Saturday

Some three-dozen Cortez area businesses have partnered with American Express this year for Small Business Saturday. Celebrated every year on…

November 28, 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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CSD nears proposed increases

Taxpayers can expect to shell out an additional $43,620 next year to offset increased sewer rates charged by the Cortez…

November 15, 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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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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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