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Man who pulled woman from burning home faces felony charges

Derrick Jimdu1-i-syn Jim, 31, said he was having a cookout with friends on Nov. 7 when he noticed the flames.…

December 6, 2018

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Man who left ID at burglary site gets a year in prison

Hampson has lengthy criminal history

December 6, 2018

Local News

Ribbon-cutting celebrates saving of historic flume

Snow flies during ribbon-cutting taking it off endangered list

December 6, 2018

Local News

Storm expected to bring up to 8 inches of snow to Southwest Colorado

Patches of fog, slick roads likely

December 6, 2018

Day of infamy: Remembering locals who served at Pearl Harbor

The attack was a surprise strike by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service against the U.S. Navy in Hawaii, and…

December 5, 2018

Police: Man injured in collision after evading officers

Injuries are serious; pedestrian taken to Grand Junction

December 5, 2018

Crash on U.S. 160 closes highway, diverts traffic

Two transported to Southwest Memorial Hospital

December 5, 2018

Mom hits son on head with baseball bat; no charges filed

Cortez Police Lt. Andy Brock said no charges were filed in the assault because the male victim was also the…

December 5, 2018

To spur growth, Cortez floats incentive program

Builders say use tax cut would help homebuilding

December 5, 2018

Local News

Parks and Wildlife offers reward in elk poaching case

Two trophy bulls killed northeast of Norwood

December 4, 2018

Local News

Law will allow immigrants to get a driver license

Senate Bill 18-108, passed by the Colorado General Assembly to modify the Colorado Road and Community Safety Act, takes effect…

December 4, 2018

Local News

Crow Canyon, Hopi announce project on ancient maize research

Courtesy photoNative American corn.du1-i-syn The project, Developing a Comprehensive Database of Archaeological Maize for Colorado and the Greater Southwest, will…

December 4, 2018

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New book from Crow Canyon’s Kari Schleher wins ‘Best of 2018’ award

Work focuses on San Marcos Pueblo

December 4, 2018

Local News

Trumps to attend state funeral for Bush; agencies will close

Mesa Verde, San Juan National Forest offices will close

December 3, 2018

Local News

How to hunt for your Christmas tree in the national forest

A journey on a cold afternoon to find that prize is an annual ritual for many people in Southwest Colorado.…

December 3, 2018

Business

Cortez’s Restaurant Row gets some country flavor

‘Gourmet comfort food’ features barbecue, mac and cheese, sliders, tacos

December 3, 2018

Arts and Entertainment

7th annual Messiah Sing-In invites community

All skill levels welcome to sing famous oratorio

December 3, 2018

Fresh snow ushers in 29th annual Parade of Lights

55 floats, spectators flock to Main Street for Parade of Lights

December 1, 2018

Cortez proposing incremental refuse, water rate increases

Refuse up 3.5 percent, water up 5 percent

November 30, 2018

Local News

Mesa Verde National Park hosts open house Dec. 13

Farolitos light a path at Mesa Verde National Park.The Journal file It’s free. This year’s event will feature refreshments at…

November 30, 2018

Local News

Six charged in serial burglary east of Cortez

Several suspects have other cases

November 30, 2018

Local News

Winter storm hits Montezuma County, San Juan Mountains

Slushy morning roads lead to slide-offs

November 30, 2018

For the record

Police Blotter

du1-i-syn 10 p.m.: An intoxicated man dressed in black was arrested after yelling outside City Market, 508 E. Main St.…

November 30, 2018

Local News

The Bridge awarded $560K grant from Bank of Topeka

Financing secured for new homeless shelter

November 30, 2018