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Fire guts three shops on Main Street, Cortez

Traffic detoured until noon Sunday after early morning fire; neighboring businesses step up to assist firefighters

February 9, 2014

Marines honor man from Cortez

Specialist went beyond call of duty

February 6, 2014

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Marines honor man from Cortez

Specialist went beyond call of duty

February 4, 2014

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Marines honor man from Cortez

Specialist went beyond call of duty

February 4, 2014

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Fan betting an arm (but not a leg) on Super Bowl

“The keys to the game for the Broncos is first downs, no penalties and score, score, score,” he said, donning…

January 31, 2014

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Cortez may get 2 inches of snow

According to the National Weather Service, snow is expected to start in Cortez before 3 p.m. Friday, with an 80…

January 31, 2014

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Super Bowl puts Hemp Talks on hold

Group moves meeting to larger venue

January 31, 2014

Looking into past to build a future

Heart & Soul, residents meet to create a road map

January 27, 2014

Arts and Entertainment

Cortez Idol finalaists selected

More than 50 area singers auditioned for the competition over a two-week period. The top 20 finalists moving on to…

January 23, 2014

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At age 40, Osprey continues to lead with innovations

“Most of my competitors have named their companies after themselves,” said Pfotenhauer, founder and lead designer of Osprey Packs. “I…

January 15, 2014

Handgun lands felon behind bars

At a sentencing hearing on Thursday, Jan. 9, John Finocchiaro of Cortez apologized to the court, law enforcement and the…

January 14, 2014

Better with age

As it turns 40, Osprey Packs leads industry in innovation

January 14, 2014

Plea deal for arson suspect is rejected

District attorney says defendant in Family Dollar case didn’t accept responsibility for crime

January 14, 2014

Arts and Entertainment

Idol competition returns to Cortez

Singers will compete for $1,000 cash prize

January 10, 2014

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First baby of the new year surprises new Cortez parents

Alvarez family planned for a home birth, but Sam didn’t go along

January 7, 2014

Survey shows 75 percent of Main Street drivers wear seat belts

The Cortez Journal used proven highway observation techniques to collect the snapshot of seat belt use on Saturday, Dec. 28.…

January 2, 2014

Firefighters get new rescue truck

“It has that new-car smell,” said Assistant Fire Chief Charles Balke. “We’re eager to put it into service.” Before making…

December 27, 2013

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Christmas dinner feeds hundreds in Cortez

Volunteers Brandy Carruth and her husband, Jason, whip up a batch of mash potatoes and green beans Wednesday at the…

December 25, 2013

M-CHS breaking ground for school during solstice

Band, dignitariesplan to be there

December 20, 2013

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Sewer rate hike OK’d

CSD votes 3-1 despite opposition

December 13, 2013

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Machete-wielding man gets 4 years for rampage

After pleading guilty to three counts of felony menacing and a single count of resisting arrest in October, Walter Marquez,…

December 11, 2013

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Machete-wielding man gets 4 years

Father of five who terrorized neighborhood this summer apologizes for 'monstrous act'

December 11, 2013

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Machete-wielding man gets 4 years

Father of five who terrorized neighborhood this summer apologizes for ‘monstrous act’

December 10, 2013

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Two firms launch toy drive

Blondie’s Trophy Room, a restaurant and bar, and Love on a Hanger, a women’s clothing store, have teamed up to…

December 6, 2013