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Local News
Intoxicated woman dies in county jail
Questions arise about protocols for jailing at-risk inmates
High School Sports
Topaha, Brenner make All-Conference teams
High School Sports
Panthers and Bears look for positive end to season
Young M-CHS team has faced turmoil from the start
High School Sports
High School Highlights
Football Standouts Tanner Desrosiers (M-CHS) Desrosiers is one tackle behind the Class 2A leader with 102 tackles on the season. In Friday’s 31-6 loss to Olathe, the junior linebacker recorded…
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Sheriff blotter
Wednesday, Oct. 21 9:19 a.m. A motorist was stopped for failing to signal on the 35000 block of U.S. 160 and was arrested on two outstanding warrants. 12:24 p.m. A…
Local News
Governor’s office explains spat
Governor’s office explains spatAttorney general says her post is a key check and balance
Local News
Spruce Tree House closed after rockfall; study planned
Access limited at southside viewpoint
Arts and Entertainment
Los Angeles festival to screen Ute Mountain Ute teen film
Fundraiser trying to send teens to LA
Community Calendar
Community Calendar
Kyah Christenson picks her prize she won at the Pumpkin Festival last year.Sam Green/Cortez Journal Email announcements to news@the-journal.com and include “Community Calendar” in the subject field. Items submitted less…
Local News
Thank You Steele family grateful for support
The family of Steve Steele would like to thank everyone for their kindness during the loss of our loved one. A special heartfelt thanks to the SWMH ambulance crew, the…
High School Sports
Football roundup Panthers improve, but can’t stop Olathe in 31-6 loss
The Montezuma-Cortez High School Panthers held Olathe to 10 first-half points, but the Pirates put up 7 in the third quarter and 14 in the fourth to secure a 31-6…
High School Sports
High School Highlights
Scoreboard Football M-CHS 6, Olathe 31 Dolores 0, Monte Vista 48 Dove Creek 18, Sargent 30 Mancos 40, Sangre de Cristo 34 Volleyball M-CHS vs. Fruita Monument L, 0-3 (15-25,…
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Police blotter
Friday, Oct. 16 10:28 a.m. – 3:37 p.m. A man was ticketed three times for open container and alcohol possession inside City Park. 8:07 a.m. A man was ticketed for…
Local News
Locals weigh in on Prop BB – the pot surplus
If Prop BB fails, $66 million could be returned to taxpayers, cultivators and consumers