Cortez

VA document says Colorado gunman had fled mental ward

The document was provided by a congressional aide on condition of anonymity because the aide was not authorized to release…

January 3, 2018

Local News

Mother killed in ATV crash south of Durango identified

Arizona woman was visiting relatives

January 2, 2018

Local News

Cortez, Durango consider impacts of higher minimum wage

Cortez chamber worries about job creation in rural Colorado

January 2, 2018

Looking back

Life in Big Bend and the young Cortez in 1885

The J. W. Hanna place at 24 South Beech St. in Cortez. The building, built before 1900, was adjacent to…

January 2, 2018

Local News

Mancos Public Library will host a free government course

Four-part series begins Wednesday

January 2, 2018

Local News

Most big public colleges don’t track suicides, AP finds

Students arriving on campus less prepared for the rigors of college

January 2, 2018

Local News

Utah’s Hatch to retire, opening door to Romney

Hatch played a role in scaling back national monuments

January 2, 2018

Local News

Montezuma County Christmas party ends in scuffle

Two injured when fight erupts during cornhole game

January 2, 2018

For the record

Sheriff Blotter

9:34 a.m.: A man was arrested on a warrant at Montezuma County Combined Courts, 865 N. Park St. Saturday, Dec.…

January 2, 2018

Local News

Investigators seek cause of deadly bus crash in Utah desert

Teen girl from California died in crash; 12 injured

January 2, 2018

Local News

Gunman made videos calling 911, confronting deputies

Colorado authorities were warned of gunman’s mental state

January 2, 2018

Local News

Winter Tales and Foreign Film Nights return to Dolores Public Library

The Dolores Public Library.The Journal file The semimonthly presentations are scheduled for twice a month, Jan. 11 through March 22,…

January 1, 2018

Local News

Habitat for Humanity helps low-income families find a home

Chapter renovated four homes, is building a new one

January 1, 2018

Local News

Cortez Western writer bringing back dime novel

Bertrand’s ranching trilogy wins another award

January 1, 2018

Local News

Road Runner bus line to join state network

Bustang statewide network coming to Cortez, Dolores, Mancos

January 1, 2018

State Nation World

Trump administration rescinding rules for oil, gas drilling

Ed Andrieski/Associated Press file The rules developed under President Barack Obama would have applied mainly in the West, where most…

January 1, 2018

Local News

Efforts grow to help students evaluate online information

Last year’s election helps drive push for online literacy

December 31, 2017

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Navajo filmmaker to start shooting Code Talkers movie

Film will be shot on Navajo Nation with mostly Navajo actors

December 31, 2017

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KSJD Radio director Jeff Pope announces resignation

Pope worked with radio station 14 years

December 31, 2017

Local News

Deputy killed, 4 others wounded in ‘ambush’ attack

Video reveals a grudge against sheriff

December 31, 2017

Local News

Birdwatchers flock to Cortez Christmas Bird Count

Annual count draws newcomers and veterans

December 31, 2017

Local News

Police investigating shooting near Ignacio

Two victims dropped off at Mercy Regional Medical Center

December 30, 2017

Local News

2017: County commissioners had a full plate, full chambers

Land use, Kinder Morgan taxes, $9.6 million courthouse were hot topics

December 29, 2017

For the record

Police Blotter

1:52 p.m.: A man was arrested in the 100 block of West Main Street on a warrant for failure to…

December 29, 2017