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Cortez council to honor AmeriCorps volunteers at Tuesday meeting

City manager discussions continue in workshop

April 6, 2018

For the record

Police Blotter

Journal/Sam Green Friday, March 30 1:51 a.m.: A man was arrested at City Market, 508 E. Main St., on suspicion…

April 6, 2018

Local News

March inspections: Pie Maker, Tabletop Pizza, Loop’s Coffee …

March inspection reports released

April 6, 2018

Local News

Man charged with Haycamp slaying considers plea deal

Kevin Wade Folsom is accused of shooting James Box Jr.

April 6, 2018

Local News

M-CHS holds lockdown drill and on-site evacuation

School learned a lot, principal says

April 6, 2018

Local News

Children’s Kiva receives go-ahead from Planning and Zoning

Commission discusses fencing, school zones and current tenants

April 5, 2018

Local News

SWOS appoints Matt Keefauver as new director

He began at SWOS in June 2017 as assistant director

April 5, 2018

For the record

Sheriff Blotter

Wednesday, March 28 11:50 a.m.: Deputies responded to a report of attempted vandalism in the 300 block of Riverside Avenue.…

April 5, 2018

Local News

Rec Center tax passes, Wheelus elected mayor of Dolores

In Tuesday’s municipal elections, Cortez voters approved a measure to extend and reduce the sales tax that funds the Cortez…

April 5, 2018

Local News

Cortez City Council eyes Chris Burkett for interim city manager

Former city employee would start in May

April 5, 2018

Local News

Cortez prepares to start median construction after delay

Council to consider bids this month

April 4, 2018

Local News

Glenn Miller Orchestra gets Cortez crowd dancing

Big band closes out Southwest Colorado Concert season

April 4, 2018

Local News

Montezuma Social Services director resigns amid questions; commissioners silent

Forkner served since 2014; district attorney investigating

April 3, 2018

Local News

Firefighters respond to fire at Days Inn in Cortez

Fire extinguished; three fire agencies respond

April 2, 2018

Local News

A fiery week: A summary of recent fires in Montezuma County

‘We are anticipating a heavy fire season,’ assistant chief says

April 2, 2018

Local News

Child poverty persists in SW Colorado despite low unemployment

Montezuma County launching effort to encourage childhood success

April 2, 2018

Business

A durable finish for metal objects comes to Cortez

STR Custom Coatings opened in August

April 1, 2018

Local News

Three restaurants compete in search for best green chile

Absolute, Beny’s and Oscar’s make shortlist for best green chile in Colorado

April 1, 2018

Arts and Entertainment

Mangan fuses family and guitars in Cortez string business

Curt Mangan string company fuses family and music instruments

March 31, 2018

Local News

Montezuma County residents turn out for Easter egg hunts

Dolores and Mancos also host hunts

March 31, 2018

Local News

Cortez Sears holds grand reopening as ‘Appliance Experts’ store

Store ‘refresh’ includes more appliances

March 31, 2018

For the record

Police Blotter

Wednesday, March 21 6:20 p.m.: A woman was arrested in the 1300 block of East Main Street on five warrants…

March 31, 2018

Local News

Cortez, Montezuma County compromise on cleanup day

County refuses to waive drop-off fees; city covers cost

March 31, 2018

For the record

Sheriff Blotter

Saturday, March 24 6:56 p.m.: Deputies responded to a report of a civil disagreement in the 44000 block of County…

March 30, 2018