Downtown Cortez road project includes medians, crosswalks The road plan is the result of a city partnership with the Colorado Department of Transportation that began in 2015… January 11, 2017
County plans meetings on Road BB and U.S. 491 intersection of intersection at County Road BB and U.S. 491 is unclear January 8, 2017
Winter weather advisory for Cortez on New Year’s Eve weather advisory issued for Cortez area December 31, 2016
Snow trucks plow and sand after first major Cortez snow sand and plow in Cortez after weekend snow November 29, 2016
Photo: The story behind the crash Colorado State Patrol officer Jonathon Silver teaches the Southwest Law Enforcement Academy class about what to look for in a… November 16, 2016
Durango man cited, two injured in Main Street crash Durango man cited, two injured in Main Street crash October 28, 2016
County blocks effort to close road near Phil’s World Section near Phil’s World is key for BLM access, county says September 17, 2016
For the record Sheriff’s blotter 3:50 p.m.: A motorcyclist was pulled over near County Roads 30 and T after allegedly traveling 70 mph. He was… July 8, 2016
For the record Sheriff’s blotter 2:04 p.m.: A man was arrested and cited for eluding an officer after running several stop signs and driving more… July 4, 2016
Local News Colorado legislators vote to ban red-light cameras Governor likely to veto plan again April 25, 2016
Local News Driver swerves through crash scene south of Hesperus Around 12:45 p.m., an 18-year-old Hesperus woman was driving north when she went off the right-hand side of the road,… March 1, 2016
Local News Colorado Legislature’s slow-moving traffic bill dies panel kills measure that would require drivers to pull over February 2, 2016
Local News Shutdown strands drivers, keeps officers on their toes Icy, snowy roads and blizzard conditions about 3:30 p.m. Wednesday contributed to the crashes, which involved at least seven semi-trailers… December 23, 2015
MT - News Mancos, CDOT seeking input on improving U.S. 160 corridor lanes, medians and bike lanes suggested April 28, 2015
Local News King Coal promises to control trucks promises to cut Sunday hauling, monitor speeds February 2, 2015
Local News 2 die in McElmo Canyon collision Several accidents reported on dicey roads December 15, 2014
Local News Fire guts three shops on Main Street, Cortez Traffic detoured until noon Sunday after early morning fire; neighboring businesses step up to assist firefighters February 9, 2014
Survey shows 75 percent of Main Street drivers wear seat belts The Cortez Journal used proven highway observation techniques to collect the snapshot of seat belt use on Saturday, Dec. 28.… January 2, 2014
Local News Warmer weather expected Thursday About 2.3 inches of snow fell in the area, and low temperatures are predicted to persist for the next few… December 6, 2013
DS - News Warmer weather expected Thursday About 2.3 inches of snow fell in the area, and low temperatures are predicted to persist for the next few… December 6, 2013
