Local News

A cowboy run

Virus closes fairgrounds to horses; events delayed

Equine herpesvirus outbreak reported in Colorado

Pumping scheduled for upgrades

$4.1 million OK’d for regional irrigation

Elderly-abuse laws take effect July 1

Clergy, social workers, others now required to report abuse

Business Briefs

New owner changing Oasis tanning salon The Oasis of Cortez, a tanning salon, is undergoing a transformation after changing hands. Gayel Alexander bought The Beach on North Broadway in January…

Cultural center under new leadership

Former board member developing strategic plan, redefining mission

Homebodies create line of body care products

Cogburn, Zwicker bring bath soaks, lotions to market and hope to expand

The week to hug EMS workers

In its 40th year, National Emergency Services Week, May 18 through May 24, honors hundreds of thousands of emergency medical service practitioners who provide the first response and often life-saving…

Black bear treed on North Street

Law enforcement, wildlife workers aid in removal

Watering restrictions start May 15

Watering restrictions are enforced May 15 through and Sept. 15 each year. Yard watering is not allowed between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Anyone violating this ordinance…

Officials updated on Sinclair fuel spill

Property owner opposes cartels

McPhee vulnerable to crisis at Powell

Area reservoirs could be called upon to sustain Arizona power plant

Briefs

A welder adds a roof panel to the Dolores Elementary School addition last week.Sam Green/Cortez Journal Denny’s raises $635 for Cortez fire district A spaghetti-dinner fundraiser hosted by the Cortez…

Cortez council split on retail marijuana

A majority of municipal leaders have indicated they’d like voters to decide if retail marijuana sales should be legal in Cortez, while a minority insists that voters have decided the…

Eagle to soar again

Bird injured on highway outside Mancos undergoing rehab in Durango

When the pulpit hits the pavement

Motorcycle club blesses bikes and lives and hits the road

Drought relief may be on the way

NOAA Graphic<br><br>A recently released climate prediction shows Western states (in green) receiving above normal precipitation this summer.du1-i-syn A lost friend of farmers, skiers, and boaters may revisit the Four Corners…

A goose in a tree and other unusual sightings

Rare sighting of sandhill crane also reported during annual birding festival

New CSD board faces challenges

Freshmen confronted with dispute

Smothered from above

Sleek air tankers prepare for wildfire season; San Juan forest will have access to single-engine plane