Minimum wage increase, other new laws take effect Jan. 1 Voter-approved measures signed by Hickenlooper December 30, 2016
New courthouse taking shape The Montezuma County combined courthouse is beginning to take shape. The $8.8 million project will house the 22nd Judicial District… December 30, 2016
Ute Mountain casino unveils $5.5 million upgrade Tribe strives for economic development on and off reservation December 30, 2016
Lynx ambles among skiers, boarders at Purgatory Resort Second recorded sighting in 2 weeks December 30, 2016
City offers drop-off locations for Christmas tree recycling George Cuckie dumps his Christmas tree at the Cortez BMX Park in 2011. Trees also can be dropped off at… December 29, 2016
Governor appoints trustees to Fort Lewis College board Ernest House Jr. reappointed for second term December 28, 2016
Christmas Bird Count turns up new feathered friends Christmas Bird Count turns up new species December 28, 2016
New Mexico’s DAPL is dead Pipeline would have carried crude oil around Chaco Culture National Historic Park December 27, 2016
Kinder Morgan quiets plant; county fair seeks alcohol sales Neighbor satisfied if low volume is norm December 26, 2016
Less state grant money expected for local projects in 2017 $10 million to $12 million projected for upcoming grant cycles December 25, 2016
Annual Christmas dinner serves more than 300 ‘I love how people got along. I loved the mashed potatoes’ December 25, 2016
Christmas Eve storm on its way out; warming trend is coming U.S. Highway 491 was snowpacked and icy in spots from Arriola north to Dove Creek on Sunday, and the Colorado… December 25, 2016
Cortez firefighters deliver presents on Christmas Eve Cortez firefighters deliver presents Christmas Eve December 24, 2016
Defendant in home invasion slaying pleads not guilty Trial set in FLC student’s shooting December 24, 2016
Massage therapist opens up shop in Cortez Susana Kirk has joined Desert Willow Wellness at 321 North St. in Cortez.Sam Green/The Journal Kirk offers massage and hot… December 23, 2016
Cortez Fire’s blood drive gets a big turnout United Blood Services brings additional technician to handle the load December 23, 2016
Police seek information on graffiti, Doobie Sisters break-in Pot shop break in, graffiti suspects sought December 22, 2016
Outage affects 500 residents A power line passing through Montezuma County.The Journal file photo The outage was reported at 4:52 a.m. and was restored… December 22, 2016
Photo: Fire chief joins Red Kettle brigade Mel Heath joins Cortez Fire Chief Jeff Vandevoorde as he rings the bell for the Salvation Army Red Kettle Christmas… December 22, 2016
Photos: Santa enlists local veterans Santa Claus receives help from local veterans who sponsored the event with Santa Saturday at the Cortez Cultural Center.Sam Green/The… December 22, 2016
Winter recreation abounds Trails for cross-country skiing, biking, snowmobiling open up December 21, 2016
