Living

Licenses now being issued for retail pot

Only medical marijuana shops can apply through end of year

September 25, 2014

Living

Smile Coloradans, you’re in one of ‘happiest’ states

Researchers look at income, health, divorce

September 25, 2014

Living

Mancos Valley Balloon fest starts Friday

As two balloons fill up with hot air, Joel Jones lifts off from Boyle Park in last year’s festival.Sam Green/Cortez…

September 25, 2014

Living

Former firefighter carves new career as chain saw artist

Festival features weekend of art

September 25, 2014

Milestones

Andreasons to celebrate 50 years Fern and David Andreason

An open house will be held on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Lewis Arriola Community…

September 25, 2014

Milestones

Gustafsons celebrate 50 years Gene Gustafson and Barbara (Spore) Gustafson

Gene Gustafson and Barbara (Spore) Gustafson celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at Trout Lake for a weekend with their three…

September 25, 2014

Living

Donkey demo

Instructor sheds light on maligned, yet smart and protective beast of burden

September 25, 2014

Living

Community Calendar

Email announcements to news@cortezjournal.com and include “Community Calendar” in the subject field. Items submitted less than two weeks in advance…

September 24, 2014

Living

Briefs

Cowboy poet to perform at church Local cowboy poet and singer Slim McWilliams will present a program on Saturday, Sept.…

September 18, 2014

Faith

Rosh Hashanah – a time of remembrance and renewal

By Bill Kuik You might have wondered about a day on your calendar called Rosh Hashanah by the Jewish people.…

September 18, 2014

Living

Montezuma gold

Lewis beekeeper prepares to pour honey by the gallon to local buyers at annual bulk sale

September 18, 2014

Living

The ‘Red Zone’

Risk of sexual assault can be high at start of college semester

September 18, 2014

Milestones

Graduation Elisa Mullikin graduates

Elisa Mullikin Elisa Mullikin, of Mancos, recently graduated Magna Cum Laude from Western State Colorado University in Gunnison on May…

September 18, 2014

Milestones

Engagement Blais-Mullikin

Mullikin and Blais Kevin and Annette Mullikin, of Mancos, announce the engagement of their son, Dr. Ian Anthony Mullikin, to…

September 18, 2014

Milestones

Durans celebrate 50 years Vic and Traci Duran

Vic and Traci Duran celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last Friday. Victor, the son of Juan and Winnie Duran of…

September 18, 2014

Living

Body art

Miceal Allsup decorates the shoulder of Natasha Gordon during the Harvest Beer Festival. The two are members of Montezuma-Cortez High…

September 12, 2014

Living

Mind, matter and multiple sclerosis

Confusion, agitation, panic can flood a person attempting a simple task

September 11, 2014

Living

San Juan Symphony returns to Cortez

Soloist Inbal Segev joined Arthur Post and the San Juan Symphony in October 2012 for the orchestra’s performance of Friedrich…

September 11, 2014

Living

Intervention for Colo.’s obese kids

Group works to make healthful options normal

September 11, 2014

Milestones

Engagement: Franchini-Bates

Levi Bates and Alyssa Franchini, along with their parents, are proud to announce their engagement. Levi is the son of…

September 11, 2014

Living

Sewing for peace

Cortez Quilt Co. recently participated in the Bernina national “Give and Get Back” program during which individuals who donated an…

September 11, 2014

Living

Colleagues recall life of former editor

‘A big piece of history has disappeared with Tommy’s passing’

September 11, 2014

Milestones

Rivas-LaRue

Robert and Martha Rivas Robert and Martha (Hannigan) Rivas of Aztec, N.M., are proud to announce the engagement and upcoming…

September 8, 2014

Milestones

Paisley Paige Hoffman

Paisley Paige Hoffman Lexy LeeAnn and Stetson Steven Hoffman are proud to announce the birth of their baby sister, Paisley…

September 8, 2014