Cortez

Bike advocates propose expanding Phil’s World

accepting public comments through Jan. 30

January 7, 2015

Off-road shop preps for 2015 season

Competitive Ultra4 drivers affiliated with the shop, known collectively as Jimmy’s Army, were using their short off-season to finish building…

January 7, 2015

Local News

Judge OKs live courtroom updates

Independent jury interviews prolong trial proceedings

January 7, 2015

More Sports

Local off-road shop preps for 2015 racing season

Competitive Ultra4 drivers affiliated with the shop, known collectively as Jimmy’s Army, were using their short off-season to finish building…

January 2, 2015

Local News

Cortez Idol competition returns

Karaoke-based contest launches Jan. 14

January 1, 2015

Local News

Jury trial starts for convicted sex offender

accused of molesting guestâ€™s 8-year-old in his home

January 1, 2015

Local News

Empire Electric board will have 2 open seats

Two district seats on the 7-member board of directors are for District 5, the southwestern portion of Empire’s service area…

January 1, 2015

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Birders brave cold to count species

'No self-respecting bird is going to be out'

December 31, 2014

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The Durango connection

Medical marijuana store opens in Cortez - and looks to be first to open retail shop

December 31, 2014

Local News

2015 starts under blanket of snow

A Cortez city crew searches for the break in a water line that caused brown water for residents Tuesday.Sam Green/Cortez…

December 30, 2014

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Birders brave cold to count species

'No self-respecting bird is going to be out'

December 30, 2014

Local News

Local birders brave the cold to count species

Birders scoping birds during the annual Cortez Audubon Christmas Bird Count on Friday, Dec. 26.Jessica Gonzalez/The Cortez Journal Armed with…

December 27, 2014

Local News

Medicine Man reopens after 2013 shutdown

Closure is called a ‘blessing in disguise’

December 25, 2014

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2014 was good to ranchers despite fall of beef price

“It’s been a great year for ranchers,” said Cortez Livestock Auction auctioneer Rowdy Suckla at the final sale barn of…

December 24, 2014

Living

12 Strays event raises $1,775; 39 pets adopted

Jennifer Crouse, shelter director, said this year’s adoption drive and fundraiser built on last year’s success and raised $1,775 through…

December 24, 2014

Local News

Murder trial delayed

Attorneys request time to ‘problem solve’ sanity ruling

December 20, 2014

Agriculture

2014 good to ranchers

have fallen over the past two weeks

December 19, 2014

Living

Cortez resident celebrating 100th birthday

Virginia Henneman is celebrating her 100th birthday.Sam Green/Cortez Journal “I really don’t know if there’s a secret to it (living…

December 19, 2014

Local News

Program accepting applications for help with heating bill

LEAP is a federally funded program administered by the Colorado Department of Human Services that provides funds to help eligible…

December 18, 2014

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Former Empire worker pleads guilty

made false tax statements in $280,000 embezzlement case

December 17, 2014

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Former Empire worker pleads guilty

made false tax statements in $280,000 embezzlement case

December 16, 2014

$Man cleared in fracas with gun$

Local News

Man cleared in fracas with gun

Defendant says niece and ex-girlfriend attacked him

December 15, 2014

Business

Rooted in Cortez

Aaron’s moves out of first store to new location on Main Street

December 14, 2014

Local News

Partners pledge to save Calkins

District votes to pursue real estate offer

December 11, 2014