Cortez

Local News

Suspects in August pot raids hear charges

suspect indicted on federal charge, another absent

October 3, 2018

Local News

Colorado senators show bipartisan support for conservation bill

Legislation advances out of committee with votes from Bennet, Gardner

October 3, 2018

Outdoors

Commentary: Does hunting keep us human?

New Machine Age, hunting helps us bear mortality as truth

October 2, 2018

Local News

CMS teacher seeks volunteers, participation at Hispanic Heritage Night

In this file photo from March, eighth-grade language arts teacher Lissa Lycan acts as judge during a mock trial event…

October 2, 2018

Local News

Student in hospital after apparent fall down stairs

An ambulance and firetruck sit in a parking lot behind Montezuma-Cortez Middle School on Tuesday afternoon after an eighth-grade student…

October 1, 2018

Four Corners Board of Realtors announces Realtor of the Year

Community involvement, professionalism cited

October 1, 2018

Local News

Ute Mountain Utes awarded $1.6 million public safety grant

Federal grant funds police officers, justice system and social services

September 28, 2018

Judge rejects suit to remove Gunnison sage grouse protection

Colorado lawsuit sought to remove bird’s status as ‘threatened’

September 28, 2018

Montezuma-Cortez Homecoming Parade livens up Montezuma Avenue

route is safer for kids, resident says

September 28, 2018

Living

Southwest Colorado Concerts series will open with San Juan Symphony

other concerts feature Billboard favorite The Diamonds, California Guitar Trio, television stars 7th Ave

September 27, 2018

Local News

A sign of autumn? Second waterline break in two days scrambles crews

The site of the waterline break south of Apple Drive on the northern edge of Hawkins Preserve.Carter Pape/The Journal The…

September 27, 2018

Local News

Cortez City Council recognizes Indigenous Peoples Day

Council also OKs water, library projects

September 27, 2018

Local News

Homecoming features parade, games and dance

begins Thursday at 5 p.m. on Montezuma Ave.

September 26, 2018

Local News

Southwest Open School receives $4,000 STEM grant

Adrianna Martinez receives her diploma from Southwest Open School Director Matt Keefauver on May 30.The Journal file Southwest Open School…

September 26, 2018

Local News

Rep. Scott Tipton says he focuses on district, not tweets

congressman credits tax cuts for economic growth

September 25, 2018

Local News

Durango nonprofit offers loans to purchase manufactured homes

HomesFund aims to help residents with low incomes

September 25, 2018

For the record

Police Blotter

du1-i-syn Wednesday, Sept. 12 1:17 p.m.: A car turned left from Roger Smith Ave. into the path of a westbound…

September 22, 2018

Education

Enrollment numbers are in, and Fort Lewis College is pleased

Enrollment numbers stabilize after steep downward trend

September 21, 2018

Local News

Citizen scientists enlisted to research monarch butterfly mystery

Researchers want to know more about butterfly’s migratory patterns through Southwest Colorado

September 20, 2018

Local News

Bull Draw Fire north of Nucla grows to 32,645 acres

Service announces more road closures

September 20, 2018

Local News

Montezuma County candidates attend third forum

Citizens get third chance to quiz county candidates

September 20, 2018

Local News

Harvest Beer Festival attracts 600 to park

raises $20,000 for Land Conservancy

September 20, 2018

Local News

Photo: Fall is in the air and on the passes

Molas Pass to Silverton was at 80 percent of peak colors on Tuesday, according to the San Juan National Forest…

September 20, 2018

Local News

Two of Colorado’s largest trees burn in 416 Fire

Flyover of Hermosa Creek drainage confirms giants were consumed by flames

September 20, 2018