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One case confirmed of vesicular stomatitis virus for Montezuma County horse

The Journal Durango 15 May 2026
A Montezuma County horse tested positive for vesicular stomatitis virus, a contagious livestock disease spread by insects causing painful, blister-like sores in horses and cattle, according to the Col... .
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Barking at court: Montezuma County explores addressing prairie dog overpopulation

The Journal Durango 13 May 2026
From bears wandering Dolores streets in daylight to burrowing beavers, officials say some wildlife in Montezuma County is increasingly becoming a burden. The issue is big enough the county commission ... .
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Candidates discuss election security and voter education at Montezuma County Clerk debate

The Journal Durango 08 May 2026
The Montezuma County Republicans hosted a friendly debate between the two county clerk candidates at the Cortez Area Chamber of Commerce Wednesday evening. Republicans Lenetta Shull, chair of the cou... .
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Montezuma County cleanup days target blight, wildfire risk

The Journal Durango 06 May 2026
Spring is settling in across Montezuma County, and Commissioner Jim Candelaria is urging residents to take advantage of the season by cleaning up their properties and donating usable items. On May 15-... .
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GOP candidates for Montezuma County commissioner square off in debate

The Journal Durango 06 May 2026
Republican candidates for Montezuma County commissioner laid out competing visions on taxes, land use and transparency Monday during a debate at the Cortez Chamber of Commerce. Voices echoed off t... .
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Republican Montezuma County Commissioner debate rescheduled for Monday

The Journal Durango 04 May 2026
After a last-minute cancellation, the Montezuma County Republican Central Committee reset its county commissioner candidate debate for Monday. The debate will be held at from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Cortez... .
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Hearing set in Montezuma County judge Ian MacLaren misconduct case

The Journal Durango 02 May 2026
A formal hearing in the judicial misconduct case against Montezuma County Judge Ian MacLaren has been set for three days in August, where the outcome may determine whether he remains on the bench. The... .
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Keeping Montezuma County beautiful: A balance of policy and partnership

The Journal Durango 01 May 2026
As Montezuma County Commissioners, we have heard our residents’ concerns loud and clear. Across the county, people are seeing an increase in trash, abandoned vehicles, and neglected properties – and w... .
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Montezuma County Republicans to host county commissioner candidate debate

The Journal Durango 28 Apr 2026
The Montezuma County Republican Central Committee will moderate a debate Wednesday among three candidates seeking the Republican nomination for county commissioner. The debate will be held Wednesday a... .
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Montezuma County warns residents of AI-generated misinformation

The Journal Durango 22 Apr 2026
Montezuma County cautioned residents about misinformation circulating online through AI-generated summaries and social media flyers about county commissioner meetings in a Facebook post Sunday. “We en... .
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Montezuma County courts see surge in jury trials this year

The Journal Durango 14 Apr 2026
Jury trials in Montezuma County have nearly doubled this year, officials say, bringing heavier traffic, longer lines and increased strain on courthouse parking and security. During their annual update... .
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Montezuma County reports zero measles cases in 2026, but flu hospitalizations rise

The Journal Durango 09 Apr 2026
Measles cases remain at zero in Montezuma County this year, but health officials say outbreaks are rising in neighboring states and influenza is reaching record levels across Colorado. Bobbi Lock, dir... .
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Montezuma County apple enthusiasts help rediscover lost apple variety

The Journal Durango 06 Apr 2026
After gaining popularity in the U.S. West, the Walbridge apple had all but disappeared in the past century – until last fall. Since 2015, researchers have been trying to locate the remaining Walbridge... .
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Montezuma County decides to postpone fire ban

The Journal Durango 06 Apr 2026
Montezuma County Sheriff Steven Nowlin has decided not to suggest a countywide fire ban yet, saying recent moisture and weather conditions warrant giving residents more time to mitigate their properti... .
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Montezuma County Sheriff yet to decide on fire ban; office recommends pile burning in wet conditions

The Journal Durango 02 Apr 2026
As Montezuma County residents await a final decision on a fire ban, wet conditions this week may provide a safer window for pile burning, according to the Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office. “With the ... .

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