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Local birders brave the cold to count species

Birders scoping birds during the annual Cortez Audubon Christmas Bird Count on Friday, Dec. 26.Jessica Gonzalez/The Cortez Journal While most…

December 27, 2014

Local News

Cortez plow crews scramble after unexpected snow

Sam Peterson, 14, of Virginia Beach, Va., tests out the snow near the skate park in Parque de Vida Friday…

December 26, 2014

Local News

Bill may lead to higher wages

Retail association head: Increased minimums could ax some jobs

December 25, 2014

Business

Recreational marijuana shop opens in Mancos

The Shop is first non-medical store to open in county

December 25, 2014

Local News

Medicine Man reopens after 2013 shutdown

Closure is called a ‘blessing in disguise’

December 25, 2014

Local News

MCSO civil rights lawsuit amended

Plaintiff claims sheriff promotes use of excessive force

December 25, 2014

Education

FLC’s continuing-ed program now professional, no longer personal

The Continuing Education program at Fort Lewis College is shifting its focus from the noncredit personal-enrichment classes it’s known for…

December 25, 2014

Local News

County cuts law enforcement tax

LEA fund earmarked for unincorporated areas, was used to buy sheriff’s vehicles

December 25, 2014

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Shortfall gives hard edge to good times at senior center

Senior center needs funds to stay open

December 24, 2014

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River permit party is Jan. 16

The local river permit party will take place this year on Friday, Jan. 16, at the Dolores Community Center, from…

December 24, 2014

DS - News

2014 was good to ranchers despite fall of beef price

Cattle prices appear to be coming off of a record high in 2014, but that still doesn’t put a damper…

December 24, 2014

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FSA details new Farm Bill rules

Landowners must make a choice

December 24, 2014

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Chamber announces winners of lighting contest

The Pony Expresso won this year's Dolores Lighting Contest in the commercial category.Mark Looper/Courtesy photo Judges roamed Dolores the night…

December 24, 2014

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Documentary planned for Dolores River

Film crews will travel 200 miles of the river

December 24, 2014

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County seeks to run McPhee

Feds hamper recreation, economy, commissioners say

December 24, 2014

Local News

Storm blasts through Southwest Colorado

117-mph gust measured near Red Mountain

December 23, 2014

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FSA details new Farm Bill rules

Landowners must make a choice

December 23, 2014

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Cranston press in Mancos is on a roll

The Cranston press inside the Mancos Times Building, thought to be one of three left in the country, began to…

December 23, 2014

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Ballantines transfer Mancos building to nonprofit

Mancos Common Press awaits grant to restore historic building, press

December 23, 2014

Local News

Plewe rejects plea deal in sex case

‘I don’t like the games that are being played,’ he says

December 22, 2014

Local News

Forest plan affects motorized users

Some trails closed; others opened

December 22, 2014

Local News

County seeks to run McPhee

Feds hamper recreation, economy, commissioners say

December 22, 2014

Business

2 states sue Colorado over legal marijuana

Nebraska, Oklahoma file in U.S. high court

December 22, 2014

Business

Oil and gas industry faces larger fines

Legislation would raise penalties

December 18, 2014