Montezuma County

M-CHS Class of 2016 has ‘skyrocketing future’

The Montezuma-Cortez High School commencement ceremony on Thursday night marked the end of the Class of 2016’s high school career,…

May 27, 2016

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Kemper students tell council about their White House trip

Five kids were invited to plant garden with Michelle Obama

May 25, 2016

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Mancos grads offered advice at commencement

Mancos graduates offered advice at ceremony and challenged to keep small-town roots

May 25, 2016

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Mancos Conservation District offering irrigation workshop

The Mancos Conservation District will offer two workshops on irrigation water management next month. The first class will take place…

May 25, 2016

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Montezuma County considers putting sales tax on ballot

Planners look to fill a gap as Kinder Morgan revenue declines

May 23, 2016

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Helicopter visits Lewis-Arriola for anti-drug program

Kids screamed and shouted in excitement as a National Guard Black Hawk helicopter landed on the Lewis-Arriola Elementary School lawn…

May 22, 2016

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Colorado native visiting all 59 national parks in 59 weeks

Nabors stresses exploration and conservation

May 20, 2016

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Yellowstone incident has link to Mesa Verde

Three notorious men cited in local incident

May 19, 2016

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Re-1 board approves capital projects

The Montezuma-Cortez Re-1 School board approved several capital reserve projects at their meeting Tuesday. The board approved a roof for…

May 19, 2016

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Old Cortez high school should come down, task force says

Old high school should come down, task force says

May 18, 2016

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Mancos school board postpones push for renovations

Though Mancos school board president Blake Mitchell said the district needs to “aggressively pursue” renovating its football field and other…

May 18, 2016

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Jackson Gulch Reservoir is full, ready for irrigation

The Jackson Gulch Reservoir is full and set at 100 percent allotment for irrigation in 2016, Mancos Water Conservancy District…

May 17, 2016

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Human jaw bone found south of Cortez

Bone likely was used in training

May 17, 2016

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U.S. Highway 491 under construction through November

Some businesses along North Broadway are worried that construction will limit access for customers.Sam Green/The Journal Cortez motorists can expect…

May 15, 2016

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Dolores man reportedly throws knife at deputy

A Dolores man threw a knife at a police officer’s head earlier this month, according to Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office…

May 12, 2016

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Sheriff: Marijuana makes Colorado a source for traffickers

Sheriff says state’s legal pot the reason

May 11, 2016

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City skeptical about industrial zone for marijuana

City manager cites obstacles

May 11, 2016

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Teacher proposes dorm to support challenged Cortez students

A Montezuma-Cortez High School teacher is proposing a dormitory-style development program for high school students. Deb McVicker, who teaches media,…

May 11, 2016

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Mancos weather spotters are honored for 20 years of service

Margie Connolly and Fred Harden were recognized by the National Weather Service for 20 years of recording weather data.The Journal…

May 11, 2016

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Bittle builds relationships as new assistant fire chief

Shawn Bittle is the new assistant fire chief for the Cortez Fire Protection District.Sam Green/The Journal Shawn Bittle, Cortez Fire…

May 6, 2016

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Mancos man arrested in vehicular homicide case

A Mancos man was arrested this week in connection with a vehicular homicide case resulting from a fatal crash on…

May 5, 2016

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Biden awards Demby a medal for stopping sex assault

Cortez grad broke up attack on CU campus

May 5, 2016

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Momentum Fitness open 24-hours in Mancos

A manager is on-call at all times, co-owner says

May 4, 2016

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Archaeology, wildlife and funds stall Phil’s World expansion

BLM needs additional time, funding for studies

April 29, 2016