Cortez

Cortez gets dressed up for the holidays

Expedia: Mesa Verde 13th ‘most scenic’ destination in Southwest

Park is 13th ‘most scenic’ destination in Southwest; state gets No. 1 ranking

After no action, judge issues second order for Damron sanity evaluation

Defense attorney alleges state agency isn’t doing its job

Participants have a week to enter Cortez Parade of Lights

About 50 have signed up, but late rush is expected

CKMS board: ‘No evidence’ of asbestos exposure

Students resume classes at Crow Canyon Archaeological Center

CPW approves license, camping, park fee changes

Most resident license fees will increase by $8

Road N bridge slated for replacement

Bridge over Alkali Canyon slated for replacement

Mesa Verde to offer free admission on five days

Mug House at Mesa Verde National Park.The Journal file The National Park Service has announced the fee-free days for 2019,…

Three fires in eight days attributed to wood stoves

Chief recommends inspections and maintenance

Site of retired high school is officially asbestos-free

Community park construction is safe to begin

Damaged boat trailer causes small grass fires on U.S. 491

Pleasant View Fire Department put out fires quickly

Man known for spitting on cops chooses harsh sentence

Arrates offered probation, but he prefers prison

Isolation, China impact recycling in Four Corners

Government’s ban on recyclables starts chain reaction in Cortez

House fire kills woman south of Cortez

Woman went into burning home to save pets, companion says

Cortez library, Sunflower Theatre host free showings of ‘Prince Caspian’

Seating is limited; free reservations available

Five dismissed in Montezuma County illegal pot grow

Four suspects face federal indictments

Treatment is changing to prevent opioid addiction

New action focuses on safely prescribing medications

Two-vehicle crash kills pickup driver south of Cortez

Hazmat team, Cortez firefighters respond to scene

Survey: Cortez residents support fiber, are unhappy with internet speeds

80 percent unhappy with internet speed; council considers how to move forward

Who pays for the culvert? MVIC seeking judgment against county

Parties disagree over obligation to pay for replacement

Montezuma Habitat for Humanity celebrates 10th year, new home

House marks completion of Habitat’s first all-new build

Police Blotter

du1-i-syn Wednesday, Oct. 31 11:07 a.m.: A man walking his dog off-leash on the 600 block of N. Chestnut St.…

Wood stove blamed in early morning Cortez fire

Fire inspector recommends residents call inspection hotline

Colorado seat belt use increases to 86 percent

State is below national average; Montezuma is at 77 percent