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Exchange works to shield insured

DENVER – Nervous directors of the Colorado Health Benefits Exchange pressed Monday for ways to improve their system to make…

November 12, 2013

Local News

Cortez Girl Scouts win at Four Corners Lego competition

When many people think Legos, they think of simple blocks that snap together. Getting snazzy might mean building a model…

November 12, 2013

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Red Cross names interim director for Southwest Colorado

Wernerdu1-i-syn The American Red Cross of Colorado has appointed Bill Werner as interim executive director of the Southwest Colorado Chapter.…

November 12, 2013

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J. Paul Brown announces political plans

“You may not agree with me, but I’ll tell you exactly where I stand on the issues,” said J. Paul…

November 12, 2013

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City to consider beautification plan tonight

Municipal leaders are expected to adopt a master beautification plan at tonight’s city council meeting, paving the way to enhance…

November 12, 2013

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Area dodges quicksilver poisoning, for now

EPA assessment of Red Arrow expected within weeks

November 12, 2013

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Number of insured rises

More S.W. Coloradans paying more for medical costs

November 12, 2013

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Veterans Day parade draws crowd

Event is named for Ray Candelaria

November 12, 2013

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Job Corps returns to Cortez after shutdown The program ‘saved my life,’ graduate says

Jennifer Summers, left, says the Job Corps program saved her life. Babette Kimble is an admission counselor at the newly…

November 11, 2013

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Medical training ground

Southwest Memorial trains students and doctors

November 11, 2013

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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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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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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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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

Living

Donation brings back theater

An anonymous theater fan has donated $10,000 toward the Dolores School District to bring back the drama club for students.…

November 8, 2013