Cortez

Local News

New rules limit gas flaring, venting

hope to capture energy, reduce pollution

January 23, 2016

For the record

Sheriff blotter

3:01 p.m. Deputies investigated a pelt theft from a residence on the 200 block of Central Avenue in Dolores. Pelts…

January 21, 2016

Local News

Bond lowered for Baxstrom in attempted-murder case

filed to help defendant pay legal fees

January 21, 2016

Living

Putt putt tournament aims to help area nonprofits

This event will raise funds for the Onward! endowment fund that distributes grants to nonprofits in the area. The nine…

January 21, 2016

Local News

Group forms to develop wildfire plan for McPhee Reservoir

is to develop mitigation strategy

January 21, 2016

Local News

Carter again faces scrutiny over plan to demolish old M-CHS

Superintendent denies promising to tear it down

January 20, 2016

Local News

Pacific storm brings fresh snowfall to Cortez area

About an inch of snow fell overnight in the Cortez area on Wednesday, adding to the snow around this antique…

January 20, 2016

Local News

Faster Internet on the horizon for rural Southwest Colorado

Wi-Fi coming to Main Avenue

January 20, 2016

Local News

Pam Houston visits Cortez during Amazing Authors tour

Author Pam Houston reads from her book “Contents May Have Shifted,” during the Amazing Authors tour at the Cortez Public…

January 19, 2016

Local News

Conservation easements protect threatened sage grouse

Landowner moves 1,300 acres into conservation

January 19, 2016

Local News

Montezuma-Cortez superintendent Carter announces resignation

Superintendent sends email to teachers

January 18, 2016

Business

County considers changing code to avoid publishing legal notices

The report came after Montezuma County Commissioners sought an alternative to publishing legal notices in the The Journal as a…

January 18, 2016

High School Sports

Lady Panthers lose four straight in January

McHenry sees silver lining in M-CHS’ tough schedule

January 18, 2016

Local News

Civil complaint seeks cleanup of M&M Truck Stop site

prosecutors seek cleanup at M&M Truck Stop

January 18, 2016

High School Sports

Panthers bounce back with 80-70 win over Centauri

Perry scores 25, M-CHS hit nine 3-pointers

January 15, 2016

High School Sports

Second-half woes doom Lady Panthers

great start, M-CHS scores just five second-half points in 50-29 loss to Centauri

January 15, 2016

Local News

Cortez Middle School science fair wows judges

Held on Thursday, Jan. 15, the annual Cortez Middle School science fair, for example, included electrified salt experiments, the use…

January 14, 2016

Community Calendar

Cortez Saturday, Jan. 16 Christian Women’s Celebrations hosts an encouragement party, noon at the Elks lodge. Includes room fee, program,…

January 14, 2016

Local News

Republicans coming up empty in search for caucus site

announces re-election bid as DA

January 14, 2016

Local News

Outdoor dining proposal for downtown inches forward

Officially presented to the Cortez City Council on Tuesday, Jan. 12, city attorney Mike Green replied to several concerns raised…

January 14, 2016

Local News

Nearly 9,000 call for protections to Mesa Verde’s horses

officials say their one option is to remove horses

January 13, 2016

For the record

Sheriff blotter

1 p.m. A man reported that someone rummaged through his vehicle while parked at his residence on the 6000 block…

January 13, 2016

Education

Children’s advocates plan robust lobby effort in Denver

During the 120-day session, which started on Jan. 13, officials with the Colorado Children’s Campaign hope to steer policymakers on…

January 13, 2016

Local News

Sanitation officials blame sewer problem on inmate flushing habits

packages clog system

January 13, 2016