News

Dog power

Touria Berrada leads her dogs as her daughter, Avani, enjoys a ride Saturday around Parque de Vida from one of…

January 5, 2015

Snow fun

The concrete ramp for the Cortez BMX track becomes a sledding hill after the New Yearâ€™s day snow storm.Sam Green/Cortez…

January 5, 2015

Business

The weed tax

Legal marijuana boosts tax revenue in Colorado, but it’s modest

January 5, 2015

Business

Fracking is putting pressure on Moab

Wells threaten scenic values, recreation industry

January 5, 2015

Business

Business Briefs

Spanish classes for medical professionals Southwest Colorado Community College is offering a one-semester Spanish language for medical professionals this spring.…

January 5, 2015

Local News

State tries new tack on child support

The numbers alone give shape to what is a staggering problem in Colorado. Approximately one-third of parents with monthly child…

January 5, 2015

Local News

These local goats will recycle your Christmas trees

It is true what they say — goats really will eat anything. And Sarah Syverson of Mancos is hoping her…

January 5, 2015

Local News

Workshops on radon education

Radon appears in high levels in La Plata County, and some homes need help with mitigation. Chris Herman of HouseMaster…

January 5, 2015

Local News

N.M. weighs coal plant

Proposal called a watershed case

January 5, 2015

Local News

State GOP plans for session

Republicans hope for balanced year

January 5, 2015

Business

Development specialist focuses on growth

Chris Burkett acts as liaison between private sector, local governments

January 5, 2015

Local News

Stray bullet narrowly misses boy, 6, in Ignacio

New Year’s gunfire frightens family

January 2, 2015

Local News

Temperatures set to rise, but snow could stay a while

January starts off wet, unlike last year

January 2, 2015

Local News

At Rainbow’s End

Family of pressmen leaves a legacy of stories, a lifetime of experience as the Journal’s colorful press rolls to a…

January 1, 2015

Courts and Crime

Cortez Police Blotter

Saturday, Dec. 20 3:13 a.m. A man was arrested for domestic violence and third-degree assault after a child called dispatch…

January 1, 2015

Education

Civil Air Patrol seeks recruits

Program offers flight instruction, leadership skills

January 1, 2015

Education

Southwest offers Spanish for medical professionals

The Cortez Journal Southwest Colorado Community College is offering a one-semester Spanish language for medical professionals this spring. SCCC designed…

January 1, 2015

Local News

Cortez Idol competition returns

Karaoke-based contest launches Jan. 14

January 1, 2015

Local News

Jury trial starts for convicted sex offender

Man accused of molesting guestâ€™s 8-year-old in his home

January 1, 2015

Local News

Legality of home hash oil challenged

Precedent is sought for unlicensed extractions

January 1, 2015

Local News

Empire Electric board will have 2 open seats

Member-owned electricity cooperative Empire Electric announced on Dec. 31 that two board of directors positions will be open for election…

January 1, 2015

Local News

21 elk drown after being on ice near Pagosa Springs

Elk carcasses lie on the banks of Echo Canyon Reservoir after being removed from the water by Colorado Parks and…

January 1, 2015

Local News

County awarded $2M for justice center

Money, local funds would consolidate court buildings

January 1, 2015

Local News

Local flu numbers low compared with state

Nationwide, reports numbers this season have reached epidemic levels

December 31, 2014