Avalanche warning issued for San Juan Mountains snow on weak snowpack expected to raise avalanche danger; backcountry travel not recommended December 28, 2022
Cortez Fire District to try out two chief system Division of labor seen as more efficient and cooperative; board considers request for youth center December 27, 2022
Winter storm to hit San Juan Mountains Pineapple Express could bring 12-18 inches above 8,000 feet; Cortez and Durango could see rain or 1-3 inches of snow December 26, 2022
Annual Cortez Christmas dinner brings cheer to community Hundreds of to-go meals served; presents also handed out December 26, 2022
Support for resident-owned mobile home parks grow City Council hears presentation by Durango cooperative that successfully purchased park December 23, 2022
12 Strays of Christmas raises awareness for homeless pets is to adopt out cats and dogs, raise funds for Cortez Animal Shelter December 22, 2022
Mesa Verde Inn will transform into Zuma Apartments owners to renovate troubled property in south Cortez; first apartments ready in 2023 December 21, 2022
Cortez fire, sheriff’s departments help children celebrate Christmas Special event held in cooperation with Piñon Project to support families in need December 21, 2022
New memoir includes stories of Cortez in the 1970s Carothers tells whimsical family-friendly stories of life in Southwest Colorado and beyond December 20, 2022
Plewe honored on Montezuma-Cortez championship wall for state champion golfer from Cortez is a testament to junior programs December 19, 2022
Shop with a Cop brings joy to children in Montezuma County Department, Sheriff’s Office and State Patrol take kids to Walmart December 17, 2022
Cortez Chamber of Commerce hires new executive director and new board have plans to revitalize business organization December 17, 2022
Angel Tree at The Journal makes wishes come true Piñon Project program an opportunity to buy gifts for children in need December 16, 2022
Cortez City Council donates $30,000 to local organizations groups awarded 2023 grants for community causes December 15, 2022
Addiction recovery service uses Indigenous approach to healing chapter hosts free group therapy sessions at Cortez Cultural Center every week December 14, 2022
Dolores hears complaints about new LED street lamps Solutions include choosing a different color, adding shields and reducing unnecessary streetlights December 14, 2022
Montezuma Land Conservancy awarded funding for missions awards from Great Outdoors Colorado and Gates Family Foundation December 13, 2022
Southwest Regional Law Enforcement Academy graduates 11 cadets on Saturday Professionalism and public perception of law enforcement, continued education were themes at ceremony in Mancos December 10, 2022
Cortez airport releases draft master plan for improvements Upgrades would allow for increased passenger capacity; add second runway for general aviation December 8, 2022
Cortez Christmas Dinner will be Dec. 25 at county annex Traditional meal will be takeout; delivery offered for the homebound December 7, 2022
Eight months later, few answers in young girl’s death in Cortez Five-year-old died in home March 29; no arrests made December 7, 2022
Trailer reported stolen from Mesa Verde is recovered tips aided law enforcement investigation; valuable contents still missing December 7, 2022
Snowstorm hits San Juan Mountains Avalanche risk increases; but little snow sticks in lower valleys December 6, 2022
Historian brought to life the tales of Montezuma County Head leaves a legacy of research and stories; decades of work culminated in new Heritage Museum in Cortez December 6, 2022
