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Mike Steele addresses tea party

Vows change within 18 months if elected county sheriff

DATE: Jul 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Peeping Tom admits guilt

When arrested last month, a 40-year-old Peeping Tom was reportedly in possession of vodka and toilet paper. Ivan Doka pleaded guilty Tuesday to felony invasion of privacy for sexu...

DATE: Jul 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pilots returning to Cortez for balloon rally

City has a reputation for welcoming participants

DATE: Jul 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gobbling up the Montezuma County Fair

On the menu: Salsa, jalapeños, squash, barbecue and desserts

DATE: Jul 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire restrictions in Mesa Verde National Park

Recent hot, dry, and breezy weather has resulted in extremely dry vegetation fuels throughout the park. Because of the very high fire danger, the following fire restrictions will take effect...

DATE: Jul 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Institute will show ‘Once Upon a Forest’

For The Cortez Journal Mountain Studies Institute hosts a showing of Once Upon a Forest as a kickoff for the Southwest Old Growth Forests Conference at the Smiley Building on Sund...

DATE: Jul 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Marijuana transaction fee discussed

The Mancos town board discussed setting the townâ€™s flat transaction on recreational marijuana purchases at $2 in a meeting on July 9. The town board did not vote on the issue, but instruct...

DATE: Jul 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Education

Coal plant faces hard decision

Impact expected from EPA proposal

DATE: Jul 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Region Briefs

Storms ruin 25 percent of Colorado cantaloupes COLORADO SPRINGS – Melon lovers waiting for Rocky Ford cantaloupes won’t have the abundant harvest this year. The Gazette...

DATE: Jul 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News