News

Price of going organic too much for some

Farm Bill increases support to help with certification process

May 19, 2014

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…

May 19, 2014

Education

Tour child’s language skills start at home

Research shows that parents with professional training and degrees talk more to their kids than parents who don’t have these…

May 19, 2014

Local News

Black bear treed on North Street

Law enforcement, wildlife workers aid in removal

May 19, 2014

Business

Empire Electric urges members to vote

All co-op members are reminded that Empire Electric will hold its annual meeting Thursday, June 19 at the Calvin Denton…

May 19, 2014

Agriculture

Conservation programs in the Farm Bill: What do they do?

EQIP, CRP heavily utilized by Southwest Colorado farmers and ranchers

May 16, 2014

Education

Leaving U.S. to understand Russians

Manaugh elementary teacher one of six nationally selected to visit rural village

May 15, 2014

Education

School addition

A welder puts up a roof panel to the Dolores Elementary addition Tuesday afternoon.Sam Green/Cortez Journal

May 15, 2014

Education

Spring singers

Students from Mesa Elementary sing out at their spring concert in the Montezuma-Cortez High School auditorium. For more pictures visit…

May 15, 2014

Local News

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…

May 15, 2014

Local News

Officials updated on Sinclair fuel spill

Property owner opposes cartels

May 15, 2014

Education

Students apply their skills to garden shed construction

M-CHS eighth-graders build at site of expanded garden

May 15, 2014

Local News

McPhee vulnerable to crisis at Powell

Area reservoirs could be called upon to sustain Arizona power plant

May 15, 2014

Local News

Briefs

A welder adds a roof panel to the Dolores Elementary School addition last week.Sam Green/Cortez Journal Denny’s raises $635 for…

May 15, 2014

Local News

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…

May 15, 2014

Education

Impulsive Improvisers impressive on stage

Drama group stages humorous end-of-the-year production

May 15, 2014

Education

99 Kemper students finish 100 percent of reading homework assignments

These students received Read and Respond Rock Star Medals.du1-i-syn Ninety-nine Kemper Elementary students completed 100 percent of reading homework for…

May 15, 2014

Local News

Eagle to soar again

Bird injured on highway outside Mancos undergoing rehab in Durango

May 15, 2014

Agriculture

Cortez FFA learn skills, earn state awards

For students who ask their teachers, “When will I ever use this in the real world?” Career Development Events (CDEs)…

May 15, 2014

Local News

When the pulpit hits the pavement

Motorcycle club blesses bikes and lives and hits the road

May 15, 2014

Local News

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…

May 15, 2014

Local News

A goose in a tree and other unusual sightings

Rare sighting of sandhill crane also reported during annual birding festival

May 15, 2014

Local News

New CSD board faces challenges

Freshmen confronted with dispute

May 13, 2014

Business

Pot may lift warehouse demand

Denver seeing price pressure on grow spaces

May 13, 2014