Downtown mural gets a human touch Mariah Kaminsky puts the final touches on the mural on the side of the Sears building at Main and Market… August 23, 2016
Cortez gets $2 million grant for new fire station Nancy Cumming presents Cortez Fire Department chief Jeff Vandevoorde with a United Blood Services plaque for winning the Battle of… August 23, 2016
The effects of visitation on national parks “The Park Service has been seeing an increase in visitation, and last year was a record-setting year for a lot… August 23, 2016
Entrepreneur develops cattle health-tracking system SCAPE businesses pitch investors Thursday August 22, 2016
GOP jumps at chance to paint Colorado Democrats as divided Fight between ProgressNow and single-payer health reform proponents is red meat August 22, 2016
Return on Fort Lewis College investments better than state’s Funds left with state have significantly lower return on investment August 22, 2016
Split in BOCES wouldn’t hurt Cortez, Schuenemeyer says Split wouldn’t be dire, Durango’s board president says August 22, 2016
Ballot certification underway in Colorado Two issues approved this week; looming fracking questions stir controversy August 22, 2016
Voters to decide if terminally ill can choose death Similar measure rejected twice in state August 18, 2016
Suspensions stand for doctors in medical marijuana case Attorneys plan to petition the Colorado Supreme Court August 18, 2016
Utes are awarded a $9 million grant for water upgrades Money will go toward four public works projects in Towaoc, White Mesa August 17, 2016
Montezuma-Cortez High School demolition hits speed bump District officials working to find money August 17, 2016
Fracking initiatives make state a battleground Activists look to exercise local control over energy development in November August 17, 2016
Ken Salazar tapped to lead Clinton transition team Former Colorado senator could position himself for cabinet role August 17, 2016
McPhee managers concerned about mussel invasion Local agencies chip in to keep boat inspection program alive August 17, 2016
Public invited to talks, tour to see Spirit Trees Southern Utes, guest speakers to explain significance of historic trees August 17, 2016
Montezuma 4-H livestock sale nets $152,000 The crowd listens to the latest bid announced by auctioneer Ellis Yates.Jim Mimiaga/The Journal Grand champions Poultry Grand championsAshley Jeter,… August 15, 2016
Conner sex assault trial postponed to October The trial had been scheduled for Aug. 24, but defense attorney Kelly McCabe was granted a continuance, according to the… August 15, 2016
Cortez duels Aspen in contest to name Top Adventure Town Mountain bikers race through trails at Phil’s World during 2016’s Twelve Hours of Mesa Verde competition.Jim Mimiaga/The Journal The magazine… August 15, 2016
Cortez motorcyclist dies in crash north of Dolores Byron Fish failed to stop for vehicle making a turn August 15, 2016
Effort to bring back fruit economy moves ahead Project’s effort to bring back orchard industry moves ahead August 14, 2016