Cortez

For the record

Police Blotter

3:45 p.m.: A woman was arrested at Montezuma County Combined Courts, 865 N. Park St., on a warrant for failure…

January 12, 2018

For the record

Sheriff Blotter

12:23 p.m.: Deputies responded to a report of a protection order violation in the 27000 block of County Road P.7.…

January 12, 2018

Local News

McAfee announces campaign for Montezuma County commission

Democrat is familiar with issues, wants plan for future

January 11, 2018

Local News

Cortez council tables vote on streetlights a second time

Pair of property owners request delay

January 11, 2018

Local News

Cortez council votes on 2018 election ballot question

First reading of sales tax issue is approved

January 11, 2018

Local News

Catlin brings ‘momentum’ to House 58 seat

Republican water expert represents local views

January 11, 2018

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Cagin seeks equality for rural Colorado’s 58th District

Democrat says he ‘will fight’ for District 58th needs

January 11, 2018

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Veterans Outreach Center moves to larger facility

Center shares space with Center for Independence

January 11, 2018

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Bureau of Land Management approves expansion of Phil’s World

Decision allows for 22 more miles of trails

January 10, 2018

Local News

Southwest Memorial’s first baby of 2018

Journal Staff Writer Southwest Memorial Hospital welcomed its first baby of the new year on Jan. 4 at 8:07 a.m.…

January 10, 2018

Local News

Re-1 school board discusses safety at retreat

Board members get an update on safety measures

January 10, 2018

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Montezuma-Cortez school board meets for retreat

Board discussed communication, strategic planning, safety, budget

January 10, 2018

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San Juan Mountains get snow; Cortez gets wet

Ski resorts report 4-11 inches of snow

January 10, 2018

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McPhee managers plan to open lake early

Switching inspection hours would make mid-April date possible

January 9, 2018

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Cortez Sanitation District may go solar at lift stations

District members consider installing solar panels

January 9, 2018

Local News

Cities seem inevitable; why save the small town?

Cities seem inevitable, but rural towns are finding ways to hang on

January 9, 2018

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Courts challenge piecemeal approach to species recovery

Fish and Wildlife may reconsider how it protects grizzlies

January 9, 2018

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Cliven Bundy emerges free, defiant after Nevada case tossed

Cliven Bundy emerged to supporters’ cheers, while environmental and conservation advocates worried that the dismissal of his charges would bolster…

January 9, 2018

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Midge Kirk plans book launch at Mancos library

Courtesy photo According to a news release, the book is a brief look at the lives of 21 women who…

January 9, 2018

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Enrollment in Colorado health exchange increased this year

Sign-up period ends Jan. 12

January 9, 2018

Local News

Senator proposes ending protections for Mexican gray wolf

This 2011 photo shows a female Mexican gray wolf looking to avoid being captured for its annual vaccinations and medical…

January 8, 2018

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Up to 2 feet of snow forecast in San Juan Mountains

Winter storm watch in effect Tuesday through Wednesday night

January 8, 2018

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If the Front Range’s economy is a racehorse, Southwest Colorado’s is a plow horse

Economist: Outlook improving, but local business sector needs to diversify

January 8, 2018

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With Colorado in mind, Gardner stands up to Trump

Senator opposes federal decision about marijuana enforcement

January 8, 2018