Cortez

Mrs. Colorado pageant seeks contestant from Montezuma County

The Mrs. Colorado America Pageant is accepting applications from married women to represent Montezuma County as a state finalist on…

September 7, 2015

Living

Local auction, sale planned for Labor Day weekend

The second annual Labor Day “Super Select” Antique Auction, put on by the ownership of Antique Corral in Cortez, is…

September 7, 2015

Living

Southwest Colorado lags in health coverage

to close uninsured gap than other parts of state

September 7, 2015

Thoughts Along The Way

One family in Christ, with values in sync?

This is a concept that inhabits both the religious and the political spheres. The extent to which those spheres influence…

September 7, 2015

Local News

Civil Air Patrol squadron joins search and rescue exercise

The Civil Air Patrol’s Cortez Senior Squadron practiced aerial search and rescue skills last weekend at the Cortez airport.Darrin Guilbeau/Contributed…

September 7, 2015

Thank You Letters

Engleharts grateful for support during sad time

We were overwhelmed by all the cards, emails, texts, comments on the Ertel funeral home website in addition to all…

September 7, 2015

Thank You Letters

Good friends make the world go around

Nice to visit with you at my “farewell party” on August 30 at the Elks. A special thanks to all…

September 7, 2015

High School Sports

Upcoming

Tuesday, Sept. 8 M-CHS (JV) @ Bayfield Kickoff @ 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11 Dove Creek @ Rangely Kickoff at…

September 7, 2015

High School Sports

Panthers lose 45-13

young, banged-up M-CHS, bye week comes at a good time

September 7, 2015

High School Sports

Tennis team gets playing conditions from CHSAA

School’s small group allowed to play singles and doubles

September 7, 2015

High School Sports

Panthers harriers improve in second meet

Thissen and Boren lead squads

September 7, 2015

High School Sports

Halftime entertainment

The Montezuma-Cortez High School dance team performs at halftime of the Panthers football game Friday night.Sam Green/Cortez Journal

September 7, 2015

High School Sports

Volleyball third in consolation

After losing to Steamboat Springs and Vista Peak in two games on Friday, the Panthers bounced back on Saturday to…

September 7, 2015

High School Sports

Bulldogs lose opener Offense moved the ball, big plays and turnovers hurt Bulldogs

The Bulldogs fell to Norwood 41-12, but the score was not indicative of how close the game was. The Bulldogs…

September 7, 2015

Local News

Q&A: School board candidate Joseph Miller

Question: List three action items you’d undertake to guarantee the public remains informed of board decisions. A: You, (Tobi) are…

September 7, 2015

Local News

Q&A: School board member Jack Schuenemeyer

Learn board responsibilities. Ask questions. Question: Should board members be paid? Why or why not? No. A token salary will…

September 7, 2015

Local News

Q&A: School board member Sherri Wright

Question: List three action items you’d undertake to guarantee the public remains informed of board decisions? I have always tried…

September 7, 2015

Community Calendar

September Call for artists and vendors for Mancos Valley Balloon & Artfest, which runs Sept. 26-27. Details: 970-533-7434 or [email protected].…

September 7, 2015

Business

Center for Independence welcomes two coordinators

Southwest Center for Independence welcomes two new Independent Living Coordinators to its Cortez office. SWCI helps people with disabilities who…

September 7, 2015

Living

Chaco, Cahokia on tap at Sunflower speech

Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance presents Dr. Steve Lekson on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m., at the Sunflower Theatre in…

September 7, 2015

Living

Library plans event on early literacy

There is no cost to participants in this program. If you and your child attends one program your child will…

September 7, 2015

Living

South African horticulturist speaks about rare plants

Georg Fritz, horticulturist at Heidelberg, Gauteng, South Africa, talks about his experiences with rare plants and succulents for the South…

September 7, 2015

High School Sports

Balancing act

Sam Green/Cortez JournalManuel Martinez, of Montezuma-Cortez High School, uses his head to control the ball in the Ridgway game Saturday.…

September 7, 2015

Business

Coffee served with a nitro kick

brewer and roaster help Pie Maker get it right

September 7, 2015