Cortez Journal

Local News

Dolores students learning hands-on science and math this summer

students participate in 3-week science enrichment program

June 28, 2018

Local News

Durango & Silverton Railroad delays resumption of coal-fired steam engines

will wait until July 12 , when weather forecast is more favorable

June 27, 2018

Local News

Two Dolores graduates receive $1,000 scholarships

Southwestern Cowbelles award 2018 scholarships to Bri Suckla and Jasper Breitenbach

June 27, 2018

Local News

Burro Fire kicks up but is still at 40 percent containment

Firefighters predict more activity with warm weather

June 27, 2018

Local News

Cortez council hires John Dougherty as new city manager

Arizona man to start work July 9

June 27, 2018

Local News

Mancos’ Bauer House plans old-fashioned Fourth of July

to raise money for Historical Society

June 26, 2018

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Mancos’ Bauer House plans old-fashioned Fourth of July

House festival to raise money for Historical Society

June 26, 2018

Local News

Pickup truck, car collide on North Broadway in Cortez

one was injured or transported to the hospital, police say

June 25, 2018

Local News

19-year-old man dies in motorcycle crash

was wearing a helmet on U.S. Highway 160

June 25, 2018

Local News

Guided nature walks at Purgatory Resort with San Juan Mountains Association

The San Juan Mountains Association will host nature tours every Tuesday and Thursday at Purgatory Resort from July 3 through…

June 25, 2018

Local News

416 Fire grows by 600 acres, expected to increase Monday

Hot, dry and low humidity conditions dominate week ahead

June 25, 2018

Local News

Cortez council to approve new city manager on Tuesday

hire to be revealed during busy public meeting

June 25, 2018

Local News

Burro Fire grows slightly to 3,779 acres; containment drops

continue to clean up, secure fire lines

June 24, 2018

Local News

416 Fire sends up first plume visible from Durango in a week

coming from fire’s west side, where officials are allowing the blaze to burn

June 24, 2018

Local News

Car vs. motorcycle crash stops traffic in Mesa Verde National Park

Cause, injuries remain unknown

June 24, 2018

Sports

Eli Tomac stages comeback to win fifth straight motocross

Kawasaki rider races from 19th to third to clinch victory in Tennessee

June 24, 2018

Local News

Burro Fire grows slightly; crews watch weather

Estimate of full containment is now Aug. 1

June 23, 2018

Local News

Car vs. motorcycle crash stops traffic in Mesa Verde National Park

Mancos Fire and Rescue, a Southwest Health System ambulance and Mesa Verde rangers responded about 3 p.m. to a report…

June 23, 2018

Local News

Cortez council to approve new city manager on Tuesday

hire to be revealed during busy public meeting

June 23, 2018

Local News

Mancos Planning and Zoning Commission gets update on land use code

SAFEBuilt planners say new version will be clearer

June 23, 2018

Local News

Competency hearing scheduled for Cortez murder suspect

Defense challenges latest mental health evaluation

June 23, 2018

Local News

Mancos Planning and Zoning Commission gets update on land use code

SAFEBuilt planners say new version will be clearer

June 22, 2018

Local News

Mancos imposes water restrictions amid drought conditions

Residents prohibited from watering during the day

June 22, 2018

Local News

May inspections: Tequila’s, Lakeside Lanes, Ponderosa …

Tequila's, Lakeside Lanes and Ponderosa had some work to do

June 22, 2018