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Weather service warns of dense fog, icy roads

Low visibility, icy conditions expected

December 7, 2018

Local News

Co-defendant in burglary case struggles to find conflict-free attorney

Case with six defendants poses conflicts of interest

December 7, 2018

For the record

Police Blotter

du1-i-syn Wednesday, Nov. 28 9:46 a.m.: A woman at Montezuma County Combined Courts, 865 N. Park St., was served a…

December 7, 2018

Local News

Fiber project in Cortez raises questions about federal involvement

City calls for subsidies, simplified system to expand broadband

December 7, 2018

Local News

Man who pulled woman from burning home faces felony charges

Derrick Jimdu1-i-syn When an improperly installed wood stove caused a fire at a mobile home on County Road 25 in…

December 6, 2018

Local News

Man who left ID at burglary site gets a year in prison

Hampson has lengthy criminal history

December 6, 2018

Local News

Ribbon-cutting celebrates saving of historic flume

Snow flies during ribbon-cutting taking it off endangered list

December 6, 2018

Local News

Storm expected to bring up to 8 inches of snow to Southwest Colorado

Patches of fog, slick roads likely

December 6, 2018

Day of infamy: Remembering locals who served at Pearl Harbor

Many local residents were not aware of the number of men from Southwest Colorado who were stationed or living at…

December 5, 2018

Police: Man injured in collision after evading officers

Injuries are serious; pedestrian taken to Grand Junction

December 5, 2018

Crash on U.S. 160 closes highway, diverts traffic

Two transported to Southwest Memorial Hospital

December 5, 2018

Mom hits son on head with baseball bat; no charges filed

A 51-year-old woman allegedly hit her 28-year-old son on the head with a baseball bat on Saturday afternoon in Cortez.…

December 5, 2018

To spur growth, Cortez floats incentive program

Builders say use tax cut would help homebuilding

December 5, 2018

Local News

Parks and Wildlife offers reward in elk poaching case

Two trophy bulls killed northeast of Norwood

December 4, 2018

Local News

Law will allow immigrants to get a driver license

Beginning Jan. 1, immigrants who demonstrate lawful presence in the U.S. will be able to use a Social Security number…

December 4, 2018

Local News

Crow Canyon, Hopi announce project on ancient maize research

Courtesy photoNative American corn.du1-i-syn The Research Institute at the Crow Canyon Archaeological Center is teaming up with the Hopi Cultural…

December 4, 2018

Local News

New book from Crow Canyon’s Kari Schleher wins ‘Best of 2018’ award

Work focuses on San Marcos Pueblo

December 4, 2018

Local News

Trumps to attend state funeral for Bush; agencies will close

Mesa Verde, San Juan National Forest offices will close

December 3, 2018

Local News

How to hunt for your Christmas tree in the national forest

Your Christmas tree is out there – waiting for you in the forest. A journey on a cold afternoon to…

December 3, 2018

Business

Cortez’s Restaurant Row gets some country flavor

‘Gourmet comfort food’ features barbecue, mac and cheese, sliders, tacos

December 3, 2018

Arts and Entertainment

7th annual Messiah Sing-In invites community

All skill levels welcome to sing famous oratorio

December 3, 2018

Fresh snow ushers in 29th annual Parade of Lights

55 floats, spectators flock to Main Street for Parade of Lights

December 1, 2018

Cortez proposing incremental refuse, water rate increases

Refuse up 3.5 percent, water up 5 percent

November 30, 2018

Local News

Mesa Verde National Park hosts open house Dec. 13

Farolitos light a path at Mesa Verde National Park.The Journal file After a summer of hot, dry weather and smoke-filled…

November 30, 2018