Cortez

Local News

State Republicans put Planned Parenthood on trial

‘Informational hearing’ seeks answers on trafficking fetal parts

November 11, 2015

Local News

Colorado companies step up to stop methane waste

Apogee Scientific uses technology that detects leaks at well sites

November 11, 2015

Local News

Colorado Lt. Gov. Joe Garcia stepping down for higher ed job

Takes job leading higher education commission

November 11, 2015

Local News

Single-payer health care on 2016 ballot

Would create a universal system and eliminate private insurance

November 11, 2015

Local News

Durangoans weigh in on greenhouse-gas limits

Clean Power Plan hearing comes on day CO2 reaches recorded high

November 11, 2015

Local News

Forest announces rest room closures

Ferris campground also slated for closure, but could be saved

November 11, 2015

Local News

Wetherills’ history depicts friendly relations with Natives

Descendant tells story at Anasazi Heritage Center

November 11, 2015

Local News

County, forest wrangle over Dolores-Norwood Road

November 11, 2015

Local News

Firewise teaches property mitigation

During a recent demonstration and tour near Dolores, Firewise of Southwest Colorado explained how to effectively and safely mitigate fire…

November 11, 2015

Living

Gail’s Garden: Now’s a good time to prepare for spring

If you haven’t already done so, early November is your last chance to busily prepare for winter and that means…

November 11, 2015

Living

Colorado master gardener program begins Jan. 28

For the Journal The Colorado Master Gardener Program, an 11-week course that focuses on non-commercial, home gardener, begins on Jan.…

November 11, 2015

Faith

Where nuns are ranch hands

Colorado’s Abbey of St. Walburga is a spiritual refuge – and a working ranch

November 11, 2015

Local News

Sanitation withholds payment on N. Broadway manholes

One fails to pass test, Candelaria says

November 11, 2015

Local News

Recycling fundraiser Nov. 14

Local group facing budget crisis

November 9, 2015

Community Calendar

Email announcements to news@the-journal.com and include “Community Calendar” in the subject field. Items submitted less than two weeks in advance…

November 9, 2015

High School Sports

Marching season ends for band

Marching Panthers wrap up season with first-place finish

November 9, 2015

More Sports

A run for girl power

400 participate in Girls on the Run 5K

November 9, 2015

High School Sports

High School Highlights

Scoreboard Football Mancos 6, Norwood 53 Dove Creek 48, West Grand 6 Volleyball Dolores 0, West Grand 3 21-25, 20-25,…

November 9, 2015

For the record

Police blotter

Thursday, Oct. 29 11:16 a.m. A man was ticketed for a dog running at large and no city license at…

November 9, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

Carute Roma will play Gypsy tunes at Sunflower

Carute Roma, an upbeat troupe of musicians heard throughout the Four Corners, plays Thursday, Nov. 12 at the Sunflower Theatre…

November 9, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

Eddie Turner and the Trouble Twins Performing in Cortez

Eddie Turner and the Trouble Twins, which play a blend of rock, voodoo blues and R&B peppered with African rhythms,…

November 9, 2015

Education

Are Re-1 schools safe? ‘You bet,’ says police chief

School district task force reviews safety programs

November 9, 2015

Local News

Bond lowered for suspect in vehicular homicide case

Defendant cited needed for medical treatment

November 9, 2015

Business

Business Briefs

Bealls will be open Thanksgiving, Black Friday National retailer Stage Stores, which operates Bealls department stores, announced that its 850…

November 9, 2015