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Cortez city employees getting raises

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 01:38:06 -0400

CORTEZ, Colorado - Cortez Police Department employees and others on the city payroll are getting raises after a survey found they were earning less than the recommended minimum.

Judge rejects plea deal involving SW Colo wildfire

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 13:12:32 -0400

CORTEZ, Colorado - A district judge has rejected a second plea deal for a man accused of starting a wildfire that prompted evacuations in southwest Colorado.

Kinder Morgan to pay fines for drilling violations

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:01:22 -0400

CORTEZ, Colorado - Kinder Morgan will pay up to $220,000 in fines for environmental violations at carbon dioxide wells it drilled last year between Cortez and Dove Creek, officials said.

Wildfire bills get Colorado governor's signature

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:06:10 -0400

CORTEZ, Colorado - Wildfire prevention measures passed after Colorado's tragic wildfire season last year have been signed into law by Gov. John Hickenlooper.