Local News State’s Internet tax bill no longer affects Amazon DENVER – Don’t call it the Amazon tax anymore. Changes to a bill on Internet sales taxes mean it will… February 28, 2014
Guest Columnist Mancos’ aging infrastructure may impede growth, development Mancos is growing faster than Dolores and Cortez, but left unaddressed its aging infrastructure will affect the quality of life… February 11, 2014
Trustees OK measure putting flat fee on pot If approved, ballot would take effect in 2015 January 29, 2014
Mancos District school board approves deficit spending Schools short $133,000 after state cut January 21, 2014
MT - News Marijuana business takes root in Mancos Shop owner says town is losing out because of ban on recreational marijuana December 31, 2013
DS - News Forecast predicts fat year at Capitol Economy, surplus add up to spending December 24, 2013
MT - News Forecast predicts a fat year at Capitol Economy, surplus add up to spending December 24, 2013
DS - News D.A. backs increased parolee spending Furse says prisoners need 'tools to reintegrate into society' November 20, 2013
MT - News Poll: Hickenlooper slides, but still leads GOP field DENVER – Less than half of Colorado voters think Gov. John Hickenlooper deserves re-election, but he still maintained or even… November 20, 2013
Local News Poll: Hickenlooper slides, but still leads GOP field DENVER – Less than half of Colorado voters think Gov. John Hickenlooper deserves re-election, but he still maintained or even… November 20, 2013
MT - News D.A. supports more parolee spending Although punishment serves to deter criminal activity, the bulk of prisoners are eventually freed from incarceration. “We have to give… November 19, 2013
MT - News Mancos chooses to pause retail marijuana deals Mancos leaders voted unanimously last week to extend the town’s moratorium on retail marijuana sales through June 30. Following a… November 19, 2013
Local News D.A. supports increased parole spending Although punishment serves to deter criminal activity, the bulk of prisoners are eventually freed from incarceration. “We have to give… November 19, 2013
Pot-tax impact on black market unpredictable Editor’s note: Now through the Nov. 5 election, The Cortez Journal is examining common claims made in ballot campaigns. By… October 28, 2013
Marijuana, alcohol revenue would square up Users will pay higher rate but what state makes likely is equal October 21, 2013
Judge: School tax issue stays on ballot DENVER – A tax increase for the state’s schools can stay on the November ballot, a judge ruled Tuesday, Oct.… October 18, 2013
Low-tax claim depends on how you look at it Editor’s note: Now through the Nov. 5 election, the Journal is examining common claims made in ballot campaigns. By Joe… October 18, 2013
Money is scarce on both sides of pot tax campaign Few seem willing to write checks to fund marijuana tax campaigns October 3, 2013