Cortez

Local News

‘37 Postcards’ takes Sunflower stage this weekend

tells witty story of a dysfunctional family in a sinking home

December 9, 2018

Local News

Gas well leaks wastewater in Canyons of Ancients National Monument

affected soil removed after spill breaches tank, containment area

December 9, 2018

Local News

The Journal’s Angel Tree helps spread holiday generosity

Piñon Project organizes Christmas for Kids 2018 program

December 8, 2018

Local News

Weather service warns of dense fog, icy roads

visibility, icy conditions expected

December 7, 2018

Local News

Co-defendant in burglary case struggles to find conflict-free attorney

with six defendants poses conflicts of interest

December 7, 2018

For the record

Police Blotter

du1-i-syn 9:46 a.m.: A woman at Montezuma County Combined Courts, 865 N. Park St., was served a warrant for failure…

December 7, 2018

Local News

Fiber project in Cortez raises questions about federal involvement

calls for subsidies, simplified system to expand broadband

December 7, 2018

Local News

Man who pulled woman from burning home faces felony charges

Derrick Jimdu1-i-syn Jim, 31, said he was having a cookout with friends on Nov. 7 when he noticed the flames.…

December 6, 2018

Local News

Man who left ID at burglary site gets a year in prison

Hampson has lengthy criminal history

December 6, 2018

Local News

Ribbon-cutting celebrates saving of historic flume

flies during ribbon-cutting taking it off endangered list

December 6, 2018

Local News

Storm expected to bring up to 8 inches of snow to Southwest Colorado

Patches of fog, slick roads likely

December 6, 2018

Day of infamy: Remembering locals who served at Pearl Harbor

The attack was a surprise strike by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service against the U.S. Navy in Hawaii, and…

December 5, 2018

Police: Man injured in collision after evading officers

Injuries are serious; pedestrian taken to Grand Junction

December 5, 2018

Crash on U.S. 160 closes highway, diverts traffic

transported to Southwest Memorial Hospital

December 5, 2018

Mom hits son on head with baseball bat; no charges filed

Cortez Police Lt. Andy Brock said no charges were filed in the assault because the male victim was also the…

December 5, 2018

To spur growth, Cortez floats incentive program

Builders say use tax cut would help homebuilding

December 5, 2018

Local News

Parks and Wildlife offers reward in elk poaching case

trophy bulls killed northeast of Norwood

December 4, 2018

Local News

Law will allow immigrants to get a driver license

Senate Bill 18-108, passed by the Colorado General Assembly to modify the Colorado Road and Community Safety Act, takes effect…

December 4, 2018

Local News

Crow Canyon, Hopi announce project on ancient maize research

Courtesy photoNative American corn.du1-i-syn The project, Developing a Comprehensive Database of Archaeological Maize for Colorado and the Greater Southwest, will…

December 4, 2018

Local News

New book from Crow Canyon’s Kari Schleher wins ‘Best of 2018’ award

focuses on San Marcos Pueblo

December 4, 2018

Local News

Trumps to attend state funeral for Bush; agencies will close

Verde, San Juan National Forest offices will close

December 3, 2018

Local News

How to hunt for your Christmas tree in the national forest

A journey on a cold afternoon to find that prize is an annual ritual for many people in Southwest Colorado.…

December 3, 2018

Business

Cortez’s Restaurant Row gets some country flavor

‘Gourmet comfort food’ features barbecue, mac and cheese, sliders, tacos

December 3, 2018

Arts and Entertainment

7th annual Messiah Sing-In invites community

skill levels welcome to sing famous oratorio

December 3, 2018