Cortez

Local News

Woman cited in T-ball brawl is granted deferred sentence

Sentence in case of disturbing the peace is suspended

October 5, 2017

Local News

State rejects school demolition plan; costs rise

Additional asbestos abatement necessary; cost estimated at $1 million

October 4, 2017

Local News

Two face charges in attempted escape at Montezuma County jail

allegedly used toenail clipper to cut into plastic cell window

October 4, 2017

Local News

Mancos School District touts planned renovations

$25 million remodel project would add safety features

October 4, 2017

Local News

Crow Canyon names Liz Perry as new president and CEO

Deborah Gangloff to retire after 8 years at the helm

October 2, 2017

Local News

Cortez City Council mulls charging snowbirds for water, trash

works staff members recommend changing water and trash fee policies

October 2, 2017

Local News

Montezuma County Fire Academy graduates inaugural class in Dolores

The recruit class was named in honor of deceased firefighter, Patrick H. Fischer, who served at the Dolores Fire Protection…

October 2, 2017

Local News

Ute Mountain Ute leader tapped for museum

Lopez-Whiteskunk takes education post at Ute Indian Museum

October 1, 2017

Southwest Life

Forest Service seeks operator for historic cabins

station rentals would be available to public

October 1, 2017

Local News

Three-car crash shuts down Broadway near Cortez

Head-on collision injures five

September 29, 2017

Local News

School to Farm program to hold annual fundraiser in Mancos

Homespun Supper scheduled for Saturday

September 27, 2017

Local News

Storm could bring slick conditions to high country

expected above 11,000 feet; rain forecast for Durango

September 27, 2017

Local News

Mancos School bond committee plans outreach on ballot question

Volunteers schedule tours, public meetings

September 25, 2017

Local News

Cortez marijuana shop employee sentenced in theft case

Military discounts allegedly used to embezzle money

September 25, 2017

Local News

Wildfire north of McPhee Reservoir contained, Forest Service says

from 3 districts responded to Hoppe Point Fire

September 25, 2017

Local News

Demolition begins at Mancos Western Excelsior plant

Stephanie Alderton/The Journal<br><br>Demolition is underway at the Western Excelsior plant in Mancos. The plant burned down in May, and company…

September 25, 2017

Local News

Nine adults, child face charges in Cortez T-ball fight

charged with assault, district attorney says

September 25, 2017

Local News

Freeze warning issued for Southwest Colorado

An irrigated field in Montezuma County in early October 2016.The Journal file Locations in Southwest Colorado include Cortez, Dove Creek,…

September 24, 2017

Local News

Montezuma County eases Summit Ridge road access to BLM land

land access cited, but parking problem persists

September 24, 2017

Southwest Life

Water dragon feeds Pleasant View farm

Experimental system aims to reduce erosion

September 24, 2017

Local News

Yucca House monument expansion gets county approval

donation allows access to monument

September 23, 2017

Local News

Red flag warning issued for Southwest Colorado

Colorado fire weather zones in Southwest Colorado.National Weather Service The affected area includes western Montezuma, Dolores, San Miguel, Montrose and…

September 21, 2017

Local News

Update: Nine adults, child face charges in Cortez T-ball fight

charged with assault, district attorney says

September 21, 2017

Southwest Life

Additional parking lot proposed for Sand Canyon trailhead

Additional lot would include new connector trail

September 20, 2017