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Former sheriff hopeful arrested

Conner faces child-molestation allegations

October 22, 2015

Ute elections are next week

Earlier this week, only one of nine Ute Mountain Ute tribal council hopefuls had campaign signs posted. The election is…

October 1, 2015

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Meet the Re-1 school board candidates

Funding remains an issue in 2015 election

September 7, 2015

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Candidates respond to Journal’s questions

Local contested races heat up, ballots mailed to voters

October 20, 2014

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Steele responds

‘Bearing false witness in a court of law is a most egregious offense,’ write-in candidate says

September 22, 2014

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Nowlin responds

‘I have never perjured myself in testimony, in writing, or in anything else,’ GOP candidate says

September 22, 2014

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Nowlin wants more sheriff’s office training

Steele again declines to participate in survey

August 25, 2014

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Mike Steele addresses tea party

Vows change within 18 months if elected county sheriff

July 24, 2014

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Nowlin provides stance on ICE holds

Write-in hopeful Steele declines to comment

July 17, 2014

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Nowlin provides stance on ICE holds

Write-in hopeful Steele declines to comment

July 14, 2014

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Two qualify for Nov. election

Two independent candidates have been certified to appear on the ballot in November’s general election. Montezuma County Clerk and Recorder…

July 10, 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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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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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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Candidates for assessor weigh in on KM

If elected, both GOP candidates for tax assessor indicated they would not afford Kinder Morgan with any special tax treatment.…

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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Sheriff candidates weigh in on rights

Spruell, Nowlin cite protection from government

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