Montezuma County

Old Cortez high school should come down, task force says

high school should come down, task force says

May 18, 2016

Mancos school board postpones push for renovations

“We’re not prepared for it,” said newly appointed school board member Tim Hunter at the board’s meeting Monday. “We need…

May 18, 2016

Local News

Jackson Gulch Reservoir is full, ready for irrigation

The Conservancy District Board held its monthly meeting on May 10. The board hopes to appoint another member before the…

May 17, 2016

Local News

Human jaw bone found south of Cortez

likely was used in training

May 17, 2016

Local News

U.S. Highway 491 under construction through November

Some businesses along North Broadway are worried that construction will limit access for customers.Sam Green/The Journal The construction affects about…

May 15, 2016

Local News

Dolores man reportedly throws knife at deputy

About 5 p.m. Thursday, May 5, Sheriff’s Deputy Xavier Brito responded to a residence in the 100 block of N.…

May 12, 2016

Local News

Sheriff: Marijuana makes Colorado a source for traffickers

Sheriff says state’s legal pot the reason

May 11, 2016

Local News

City skeptical about industrial zone for marijuana

manager cites obstacles

May 11, 2016

Local News

Teacher proposes dorm to support challenged Cortez students

Deb McVicker, who teaches media, computers and math at M-CHS, told Cortez City Council members Tuesday that providing a dorm…

May 11, 2016

Local News

Mancos weather spotters are honored for 20 years of service

Margie Connolly and Fred Harden were recognized by the National Weather Service for 20 years of recording weather data.The Journal…

May 11, 2016

Local News

Bittle builds relationships as new assistant fire chief

Shawn Bittle is the new assistant fire chief for the Cortez Fire Protection District.Sam Green/The Journal A 25-year veteran of…

May 6, 2016

Local News

Mancos man arrested in vehicular homicide case

James Ellis, 27, allegedly was driving north on Road 31 in a red 2013 Chevrolet pickup truck along with two…

May 5, 2016

Local News

Biden awards Demby a medal for stopping sex assault

grad broke up attack on CU campus

May 5, 2016

Local News

Momentum Fitness open 24-hours in Mancos

A manager is on-call at all times, co-owner says

May 4, 2016

Local News

Archaeology, wildlife and funds stall Phil’s World expansion

needs additional time, funding for studies

April 29, 2016

Local News

Mancos trustees pass duties on

Benally, Brooks, Hallam join town board

April 28, 2016

Agriculture

Ag extension has roots in community

Variety of services aid farmers and ranchers

April 25, 2016

Local News

Tourism at Mesa Verde posts sizable increase

than a half-million people visited the park in 2015

April 25, 2016

Local News

Survey asks Cortez residents about their Internet use

The city is collaborating with Montezuma Community Economic Development Association and the towns of Mancos and Dolores, as well as…

April 23, 2016

For the record

Sheriffâ€™s blotter

7:24 a.m.: A deputy killed a wounded deer in the 13000 block of U.S. Highway 491. Tuesday, April 12 10:39…

April 18, 2016

Business

Ultimate Outdoor and Gun Show is May 13-15

Mayor Karen Sheek, center, proclaimed May 8-14 Sportsman’s Week in Cortez. The Ultimate Outdoor and Gun Show will take place…

April 18, 2016

Local News

Cortez council approves plan for court building

An artist’s rendering of the new county courthouse building.Courtesy illustration The building would house four courtrooms for both district and…

April 13, 2016

For the record

Sheriff blotter

10:10 p.m.: A man was arrested on suspicion of violating bond conditions after a report of a disturbance at a…

April 12, 2016

Local News

Kinder Morgan to drill new well

Neighbor concerned about industrial impacts

April 11, 2016