Montezuma County

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Pleasant View concerned about elk management

Landowners want more cooperation with Colorado Parks and Wildlife

January 30, 2018

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County seeks Congress’ help on Dolores-Norwood Road

Land transfer would allow improvements on Dolores-Norwood Road, officials say

January 30, 2018

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Cortez workshop examines how farms, ranches can grow profits

Conference focuses on farm and ranch businesses

January 26, 2018

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High winds close Montezuma County landfill

Federal law requires shutdown when winds reach 40 MPH

January 25, 2018

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Counterfeit bills reported in Montezuma County

Fake bills showed up in Dolores, Cortez

January 24, 2018

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BLM to hold transportation meetings in Cortez, Durango

Routes mapped for regional counties

January 23, 2018

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Montezuma Valley Irrigation considers changes for McElmo Creek

Improving McElmo irrigation, county roads are hot topics

January 22, 2018

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Lawsuit against county’s road decision is dismissed

Road maintenance is outside court review, judge says

January 19, 2018

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Kevin Wade Folsom charged with first-degree murder

Victim was found shot on Haycamp Mesa

January 18, 2018

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Water projects for Rico, Sambrito Wetlands recommended for funding

Severance tax case reduces future state grants

January 15, 2018

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Driver eludes officers in stretch from Cortez to Shiprock

Speeds in excess of 100 mph

January 15, 2018

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Local fire department to build training tower

It will provide fire, rescue practice

January 15, 2018

For the record

Police Blotter

Friday, Jan. 5 3:45 p.m.: A woman was arrested at Montezuma County Combined Courts, 865 N. Park St., on a…

January 12, 2018

For the record

Sheriff Blotter

Tuesday, Jan. 2 12:23 p.m.: Deputies responded to a report of a protection order violation in the 27000 block of…

January 12, 2018

Education

Sheriff’s Office starts $1,000 scholarship program

The Journal The Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office has implemented a scholarship program for 2018 for $1,000 to qualified legal residents…

January 12, 2018

Local News

Catlin brings ‘momentum’ to House 58 seat

Republican water expert represents local views

January 11, 2018

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Bureau of Land Management approves expansion of Phil’s World

Decision allows for 22 more miles of trails

January 10, 2018

Business

Expect moderate gas price increases in 2018

Fracking could mitigate expected gasoline price increases

January 7, 2018

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Update: Victim in Haycamp slaying is identified

Victim identified as Southern Ute resident of Ignacio

January 4, 2018

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2017: County commissioners had a full plate, full chambers

Land use, Kinder Morgan taxes, $9.6 million courthouse were hot topics

December 29, 2017

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Cortez deli offers locally raised meats, Hungarian style

Deli’s Mangalitsa is known as being the Kobe of pork

December 23, 2017

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Three mobile homes catch fire in Cortez area

Two neighboring homes destroyed; one saved

December 20, 2017

Suckla is named Commissioner of the Year by Colorado group

Colorado Counties Inc. cites leadership with public lands

December 4, 2017

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Forest seeks comments on Boggy Draw trail plan

Project would add 25 miles on nonmotorized trails

November 28, 2017