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Sunday, May 28, 2017

How it happened: The firefight at Western Excelsior

Firefighters battled an unstoppable force that burned out of control in minutes

By Jim Mimiaga Journal Staff Writer

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Farmers market returns to Cortez on Saturday
Historic homestead restored in Recapture Wash
Chimney Rock to hold ‘Dances of the Ancients’
Cortez Bridge shelter receives $20,000 grant for new location
Cortez to install new steps on Conquistador Golf Course
Mesa Verde celebrates Wildflower Week on June 4-10

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Macron says Trump handshake was 'moment of truth'
Dems try to enlist military vets in fight for House majority
Canada's premier in Italy visits quake-devastated Amatrice
Video shows South African police pelting men with apples
If Mexico's ruling party can't win here, it's probably doomed
France announces hostage release in Congo
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Wright finishes second at state meet, breaks mom’s school record
Dove Creek freshman places 39th at state golf meet
Young Bluejays shine at state track meet
Tristan Medina paces Dolores Bears at state
Cortez Color Run attracts 180 runners to Parque de Vida
CHSAA suspends Durango High coach David McMillan on eve of state track meet

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Columns

Andrew Gulliford
Andrew Gulliford

Gulliford's Travels

Putting Ruess to rest: An end to a desert mystery?
Thoughts Along the Way
Leigh Waggoner

Thoughts Along the Way

Evolutionary understanding, unwavering truth

The Blotter

Friday, May 12

7:55 a.m.: Police responded to a report of vandalism at TDS Telecom, 219 E. First St. About $300 of damage was done to a...

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Local Briefs

Region 9 awarded $300K of loan funding from Department of Commerce ‘American Pickers’ series seeks Four Corners antique collections Chimney Rock to hold ‘Dances of the Ancients’
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Toxic leaks on U.S. 191 reveal lax shipping practices
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New graduation requirements start this fall in Cortez

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