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Crime lab backlog delays assault case

A reported LSD-fueled assault case was dropped this week after prosecutors announced a six-month backlog at the state crime lab. Citing additional investigation was needed; Distri...

DATE: Feb 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Court briefs

Movie allegedly leads to sexual assault After becoming aroused watching a movie, a Cortez man allegedly climbed through a neighbor’s window in order to engage in sexual intercour...

DATE: Feb 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos School of the West set to open

Classes featuring top local artists start in March

DATE: Feb 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Education

More snow heading our way

Two storms to boost snowpack, avalanche danger

DATE: Feb 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Snow day fun

DATE: Feb 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Thank You Letter Thanks for the Valentine’s Day support

Sweetheart Ball a success The Cortez Cultural Center had its annual Sweetheart Ball on Valentine’s Day, Saturday, Feb. 14 at The Baymont Inn & Suites in Cortez. The the...

DATE: Feb 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez Police Blotter

Friday, Feb. 13 7:34 a.m. A man was arrested in the 900 block of Livesay Drive on suspicion of criminal mischief and domestic violence after he reportedly damaged property and hur...

DATE: Feb 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez Briefs

Program to help local K-9 Team The K-9 Team is eligible for City Market Community Rewards. That means that every time you shop, City Market will donate a portion of your final re...

DATE: Feb 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Oliver strikes gold

M-CHS senior captures state wrestling championship

DATE: Feb 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Community Calendar

Tuesday, Feb. 24 Eat dinner ($5) and play Bingo ($10) with the Dolores Rotary and benefit the local Veterans Outreach Center. Place: Dolores Community Center Dinner at 6:30 p.m., ...

DATE: Feb 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Report: Subprime auto loans put some buyers underwater

DENVER – Trends have been noted in auto lending that look an awful lot like the mortgage market prior to the meltdown that resulted in the recession. Those trends are featured in ...

DATE: Feb 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Business Briefs

Scholarship applications being accepted Applications are being accepted for the Four Corners Board of Realtors Dean Hanson Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship can b...

DATE: Feb 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business