Murder suspect appears in court
Bail hearing for Valerie Espinoza set for Oct. 9
Cortez
The art of the farm
Cultural center exhibit honors ag heritage
12-gauge, butcher knife used in separate killings
First-degree murder charges filed in both crimes
Police make arrests in separate homicides
Police have filed murder charges in separate homicides that occurred this week in Cortez, and two suspects are now in custody. Cortez Police Chief Roy Lane said Bureau of Indian…
It’s not a wrap; film company cancels shoot
Dearth of regional talent kills indie film’s Four Corners project
Bond hearing postponed for convicted sex offender Allmon
It’s likely a convicted sex offender will remain behind bars for the foreseeable future after a bond hearing was continued earlier this week. On Tuesday, Sept. 17, Chief District Court…
Gunman remains free after shootings
Police executed a search warrant for the house at 236 S. Chestnut on Thursday morning in connection to the homicide of Natalie Hatch, 21, of Towaoc, Sunday night.Sam Green/Cortez Journal…
21-year-old fatally shot
Man also wounded; Cortez police yet to make an arrest
Cortez updates HAZMAT training
A methamphetamine lab, an outbreak of anthrax and a hazardous material spill are all possible scenarios locally. Time is of the essence when responding to a hazardous material incident. Acting…
Downpours are welcome but won’t end the drought
With nearly three inches of rainfall recorded in Cortez last week, the city has exceeded average precipitation for the year. “We were way above normal for the month of August,”…
Convicted sex offender indicted
A convicted sex offender has been indicted on nine new felony counts of sexual assault on a child. The Montezuma County grand jury indicted Andrew Allmon, 55, of 600 N.…
At last, a good dose of rain
Tropical Storm Ivodelivers moisture
Eat, drink and be merry Food, wine, music fest on this weekend
The 11th Annual Mesa Verde Country Food, Wine & Art Festival will be uncorked this weekend in Cortez. On Friday, the festival features a gourmet experience during a winemaker’s dinner…
Cortez Sanitation District shelves rate study for now
Some Cortez Sanitation District customers could see their rates double, or even triple, when a new rate structure is adopted next year. CSD board chairman Dave Waters issued the warning…
Pot-sale ban inches forward
Public hearingset for Aug. 27
When ‘Dragon Lady’ dropped into Cortez
Anniversary of U-2 plane's 1959 emergency landing is Saturday
Cortez signs on to health campaign
The City of Cortez is a leader in the state when it comes to promoting healthy eating and active living policies. Earlier this month, city leaders voted unanimously to join…
City tightens rules for ‘temporary’ dwellings
Suddenly, an RV shows up in your neighbor’s backyard, and you think nothing of it. A week goes by, then a month and it is still there and someone is…