Fire guts 3 shops in downtown Cortez
Traffic detoured until noon Sunday
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Murder suspect claims insanity
Defendant appears to talk with herself
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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
Marines honor man from Cortez
Specialist went beyond call of duty
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Fan betting an arm (but not a leg) on Super Bowl
Andy Sanchez, Jr. predicts the Denver Broncos will defeat the Seattle Seahawks 42-28 in Super Bowl XLVIII. “The keys to the game for the Broncos is first downs, no penalties…
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Cortez may get 2 inches of snow
Cortez is predicted to receive 1 to 2 inches of total snowfall this weekend, but Southwest Colorado mountain passes could see 3 feet. According to the National Weather Service, snow…
Looking into past to build a future
Heart & Soul, residents meet to create a road map
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Cortez Idol finalaists selected
The top 20 finalists have been named for the 2nd Annual Cortez Idol competition. The winner receives a $1,000 cash prize. More than 50 area singers auditioned for the competition…
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At age 40, Osprey continues to lead with innovations
In 1974, the Osprey was on the endangered species list. Mike Pfotenhauer recalled seeing it as a boy in the wilds of Wyoming. It was a unique bird. One he…
Handgun lands felon behind bars
A 30-year-old felon was sentenced last week to 18 months in prison after pleading guilty to a firearms charge. At a sentencing hearing on Thursday, Jan. 9, John Finocchiaro of…
Better with age
As it turns 40, Osprey Packs leads industry in innovation
Plea deal for arson suspect is rejected
District attorney says defendant in Family Dollar case didn’t accept responsibility for crime
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Idol competition returns to Cortez
Singers will compete for $1,000 cash prize
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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
Survey shows 75 percent of Main Street drivers wear seat belts
Along Main Street on Saturday, three out of four Cortez motorists wore seat belts while driving, but only three in five passengers buckled up. The Cortez Journal used proven highway…
Firefighters get new rescue truck
Awaiting its first official call, a new 2013 Kovatch Mobile Equipment rescue pumper now sits in the parking lot of the Cortez Fire Protection District. “It has that new-car smell,”…
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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 25th annual Community Christmas Dinner in Cortez.du1-i-syn Hundreds of holiday…