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Health officials report flu season is mild, so far

No hospitalizations in Southwest Colo.

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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Cortez area picks itself up amid arctic storm

Poor winter driving, distractions cause accidents as Four Corners enters a stretch of bitterly cold days

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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Medicine Man tries to recover after shutdown

Medical marijuana shop closed down after inspection found code violations

December 6, 2013

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Developer gets 38 months for tax evasion

Judge orders James Kreutzer to pay $186K to IRS, $10K fine

December 6, 2013

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Exploring the other Mesa Verde

Chaco Canyon, N.M. – For a unique and less crowded archaeological excursion, visit the “Capital of the Ancient Southwest,” known…

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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In Mancos, Westerns dominate the video show

Jaime Martinez stands guard over some 8,000 flicks at Valley Video, a surviving mom-and-pop movie rental business in Mancos.Sam Green/Cortez…

December 4, 2013

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U.S. budget stalemate hits counties

Tax payments for U.S. lands remain in limbo until approval

December 4, 2013

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Music to warm us

Local chorus groups give reason to go out into cold

December 4, 2013

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Mesa Verde to hold open house Thursday

Mesa Verde National Park hosts a holiday open house Thursday at Chapin Mesa from 4 to 9 p.m. Luminarias will…

December 4, 2013

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Autopsy: Inmate died of ‘natural causes’

Cause of death attributed to chronic use of alcohol

December 4, 2013

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Explore the other Mesa Verde: Chaco center of trade

Chaco Canyon, N.M. – For a unique and less crowded archeological excursion, visit the “Capital of the Ancient Southwest” known…

December 4, 2013

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Three charged in July burglary at storage company

Three people have recently been charged in connection to a July burglary at Triple Six Storage on Highway 491. Montezuma…

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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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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‘Taste’ benefit to be held Thursday

Wine chills and corks pop. Platters of delicious appetizers and desserts roll in. Restaurateurs set up displays of some of…

December 3, 2013

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Cable killed the video store?

In Mancos, time marches slowly, and Westerns steal the show

December 3, 2013

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Music to warm us

Local chorus groups give reason to go out into the cold

December 3, 2013

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WINTER’S BOUNTY

While weather is frightful, the greens are delightful

December 3, 2013