Cortez

Faster Internet on the horizon for rural Southwest Colorado

Free Wi-Fi coming to Main Avenue

January 20, 2016

Pam Houston visits Cortez during Amazing Authors tour

Author Pam Houston reads from her book “Contents May Have Shifted,” during the Amazing Authors tour at the Cortez Public…

January 19, 2016

Local News

Conservation easements protect threatened sage grouse

Landowner moves 1,300 acres into conservation

January 19, 2016

Local News

Montezuma-Cortez superintendent Carter announces resignation

Superintendent sends email to teachers

January 18, 2016

Business

County considers changing code to avoid publishing legal notices

The report came after Montezuma County Commissioners sought an alternative to publishing legal notices in the The Journal as a…

January 18, 2016

High School Sports

Lady Panthers lose four straight in January

McHenry sees silver lining in M-CHS’ tough schedule

January 18, 2016

Local News

Civil complaint seeks cleanup of M&M Truck Stop site

State prosecutors seek cleanup at M&M Truck Stop

January 18, 2016

High School Sports

Panthers bounce back with 80-70 win over Centauri

Luis Perry scores 25, M-CHS hit nine 3-pointers

January 15, 2016

High School Sports

Second-half woes doom Lady Panthers

After great start, M-CHS scores just five second-half points in 50-29 loss to Centauri

January 15, 2016

Local News

Cortez Middle School science fair wows judges

Held on Thursday, Jan. 15, the annual Cortez Middle School science fair, for example, included electrified salt experiments, the use…

January 14, 2016

Community Calendar

Cortez Saturday, Jan. 16 Christian Women’s Celebrations hosts an encouragement party, noon at the Elks lodge. Includes room fee, program,…

January 14, 2016

Local News

Republicans coming up empty in search for caucus site

Furse announces re-election bid as DA

January 14, 2016

Local News

Outdoor dining proposal for downtown inches forward

Officially presented to the Cortez City Council on Tuesday, Jan. 12, city attorney Mike Green replied to several concerns raised…

January 14, 2016

Local News

Nearly 9,000 call for protections to Mesa Verde’s horses

Park officials say their one option is to remove horses

January 13, 2016

For the record

Sheriff blotter

1 p.m. A man reported that someone rummaged through his vehicle while parked at his residence on the 6000 block…

January 13, 2016

Education

Children’s advocates plan robust lobby effort in Denver

During the 120-day session, which started on Jan. 13, officials with the Colorado Children’s Campaign hope to steer policymakers on…

January 13, 2016

Local News

Sanitation officials blame sewer problem on inmate flushing habits

Ramen packages clog system

January 13, 2016

Arts and Entertainment

Preview Jorgenson Bluegrass Band boasts a proven pedigree

This fabulous group of virtuoso musicians will blow you away with their spectacular performance, which is brought to the Four…

January 13, 2016

Local News

Sheriff rolls out Pay My Jailer debt-collection service

Inmate debt surpasses $300K

January 12, 2016

Local News

Cortez man’s court fight over privacy fence delayed

Joe James points at one of his no-trespassing signs. He says that a city employee who cited him for a…

January 11, 2016

More Sports

Tomac finishes fourth in first race after injuries

Fourth-place finish in season-opener

January 11, 2016

High School Sports

Panthers fall to No. 3 Ignacio, 63-57

Bobcats’ Hayes leads second-half comeback

January 11, 2016

Business

Southwest Memorial Hospital a leader in antibiotic stewardship

Pharmacist Meyer part of group setting national standard

January 11, 2016

Community Calendar

Cortez Monday, Jan. 11 The first MECC meeting of 2016, with lunch at 11:45 a.m. in Room 110 of the…

January 11, 2016