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Gardner: Fracking ban would be job killer

Udall’s opponent calls for over-the-counter birth control

July 7, 2014

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Nowlin, Lambert win GOP primaries

Davis wins primary for county assessor; Deavers takes coroner race

June 25, 2014

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County votes on sheriff, coroner, commissioner

The Mancos Times and Cortez Journal will report on Tuesday’s Republican primary online at MancosTimes.com and CortezJournal.com. The candidates for…

June 24, 2014

Ballots in primary election due tonight

Early returns are below normal, clerk says

June 23, 2014

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Lambert denies endorsement claims

James Lambert, GOP candidate for Montezuma County commissioner, has refuted endorsement claims made by The Cortez Journal. Earlier this week,…

June 12, 2014

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Police advocates endorse Nowlin

The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 8 in Durango last week endorsed Steve Nowlin in the Montezuma county sheriff’s race.…

June 11, 2014

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Police advocates endorse Nowlin

The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 8 in Durango last week endorsed Steve Nowlin in the Montezuma county sheriff’s race.…

June 10, 2014

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Police advocates endorse Nowlin

The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 8 in Durango last week endorsed Steve Nowlin in the Montezuma county sheriff’s race.…

June 9, 2014

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New CSD board faces challenges

Freshmen confronted with dispute

May 13, 2014

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Quarter of all ballots decide Lewis-Arriola Fire District election

Slightly more than a quarter of all mail-in ballots were cast in the Lewis-Arriola Fire District election on Tuesday. Election…

May 7, 2014

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Two women elected to Cortez fire district

Sam Green/Cortez Journal<br><br>Diane Fox votes in the Cortez Fire District election.du1-i-syn Two women now serve on the Cortez Fire Protection…

May 7, 2014

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County Clerk and Recorder Questionnaire: Percell

Name: Kim Percell Age: 54 Telephone: 565-8731 Email: kjp@fone.net. Website: Not listed 1. List three action items you’d introduce to…

May 6, 2014

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County Clerk & Recorder Candidate Questionnaire: Marquez

Name: Judy Marquez Age: 56 Telephone: 970-882-7384 Email: judymforclerk@gmail.com Website: Not listed 1. List three action items you’d introduce to…

May 6, 2014

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County Assessor Candidate Questionnaire: Davis

Name: William “Scott” Davis Age: 64 Telephone: 970-565-3428 Email: sdavis@co.montezuma.co.us Website: Not listed 1. List three action items you’d introduce…

May 6, 2014

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County Assessor Candidate Questionnaire: Claytor

Name: Cynthia L. Claytor Age: 53 Telephone: 970/564-1153 Email: cclaytor@co.montezuma.co.us Website: Not listed 1. List three action items you’d introduce…

May 6, 2014

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Meet county candidates for clerk and recorder

Last year, more than 50,000 motor vehicle transactions were conducted, 840 birth and 1,794 death certificates were issued and 186…

May 5, 2014

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Industrial hemp gets thumbs-up

Both GOP commissioner candidates support hemp initiative

May 1, 2014

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Montezuma County Coroner Candidate: George W. Deavers

Name: George W. Deavers Age: 50 Telephone: (970)749-1771 Email: georgedeav@yahoo.com Website: n/a 1. List three action items you’d introduce to…

April 28, 2014

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Montezuma County Coroner candidate: Michael Hall

Name: Michael Hall Age: 35 Telephone: 970-759-0777 Email: mikehall28@yahoo.com Website: mikehallforcoroner.com 1. List three action items you’d introduce to guarantee…

April 28, 2014

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Meet candidates for county coroner

Credentials aren’t high on their list

April 28, 2014

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Madam Mayor Sheek takes city reins

With a 4-3 vote by secret ballot, Cortez City Councilwoman Karen Sheek was tapped as the new mayor on Tuesday.…

April 24, 2014

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Montezuma County Commissioner Questionnaire: Lambert

Name: James R. Lambert Age: Not listed Telephone: 970-562-4874 Email: lambert@fone.net Website: Not listed 1. How do you define freedom…

April 24, 2014

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Meet candidates for county commissioner

All three candidates in the Montezuma County commissioners race have offered their individual insights on how to tackle multiple issues.…

April 22, 2014

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Two fire candidates in Lewis-Arriola focus on resources

Only two of the five candidates seeking a seat on the Lewis-Arriola Fire Protection District completed a meet-the-candidates questionnaire. On…

April 21, 2014