HerStory, by Midge Kirk, which highlights the vital role played by women in history, will be at the Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St., on March 4. Cost is…
Former Durangoans blame daughter’s 2011 death on NuvaRing and demand a trial
By Wendy Watkins For The Cortez Journal Halfpipe tricks, bobsled chutes, luge tracks, slalom and slopestyle, double axel quads, speed skating, mogul runs, aerial twists, biathlons. These have all recently…
Annual fundraising event wants to raise awareness of river, attract more concertgoers
Mesa Verde National Park fire management staff plans to implement a pile burn this month in the park. The burn will take place on Chapin Mesa with one large pile…
DENVER – Colorado gas and oil companies could soon face some of the country’s strictest air quality rules. The state air quality board expects to meet four or five days…
Policy gives consumers choice, but some local ranchers don’t buy it
The water crisis made for a bittersweet Valentine’s week in Mancos. The town was without drinkable water for five and a half days, and many restaurants were forced to close…
Potential for oil, gas development is here, but Kinder Morgan rules block
Crepuscular creatures abound in our area. Some are mammals. Others are birds. Some are insects. Others are fish, even reptiles. With all this variety, what are the common traits that…
Willburndu1-i-syn Jessica Willburn faced two heart surgeries when she was 14 years old, and now as a junior at Mancos High School, she is organizing a local fundraiser for the…
Jaci Jordan, wearing the blood-drop suit, tries to drum up business for Montezuma-Cortez High School blood drive, which is sponsored by the National Honor Society.Sam Green/Cortez Journal
DENVER – Farmers would get a tax break, and needy people would get healthy food, thanks to a bill advanced by a Durango legislator Monday. Rep. Mike McLachlan’s bill was…
ACLU requested investigation into doctor’s conversation with patient
District leaders, charter organizers meet; board member Montano hopeful of resolution
Four schools, 11 state qualifiers and one clear message: When it comes to wrestling, Southwest Colorado is downright impressive. Montezuma-Cortez High School will send three to Denver; Dove Creek, three;…
Blackburn points to war between valley and cliff dwellers
