Cortez

Local News

Governor’s office explains spat

Governor’s office explains spatAttorney general says her post is a key check and balance

October 29, 2015

Local News

Spruce Tree House closed after rockfall; study planned

Access limited at southside viewpoint

October 29, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

Los Angeles festival to screen Ute Mountain Ute teen film

Fundraiser trying to send teens to LA

October 29, 2015

Community Calendar

Kyah Christenson picks her prize she won at the Pumpkin Festival last year.Sam Green/Cortez Journal Email announcements to news@the-journal.com and…

October 28, 2015

Local News

Thank You Steele family grateful for support

The family of Steve Steele would like to thank everyone for their kindness during the loss of our loved one.…

October 26, 2015

High School Sports

Football roundup Panthers improve, but canâ€™t stop Olathe in 31-6 loss

The Montezuma-Cortez High School Panthers held Olathe to 10 first-half points, but the Pirates put up 7 in the third…

October 26, 2015

High School Sports

Montrose volleyball sweeps Panthers

Will build on improvements of final game

October 26, 2015

High School Sports

M-CHS, Dolores runners end season

Neither team qualifies for state

October 26, 2015

High School Sports

High School Highlights

Scoreboard Football M-CHS 6, Olathe 31 Dolores 0, Monte Vista 48 Dove Creek 18, Sargent 30 Mancos 40, Sangre de…

October 26, 2015

For the record

Police blotter

Friday, Oct. 16 10:28 a.m. – 3:37 p.m. A man was ticketed three times for open container and alcohol possession…

October 26, 2015

Local News

Locals weigh in on Prop BB – the pot surplus

If Prop BB fails, $66 million could be returned to taxpayers, cultivators and consumers

October 26, 2015

Local News

Referendum 3A asks to continue Dolores Schools tax

Referendum 3A asks voters in the Dolores School District to continue a mill levy passed in 2008 for another eight…

October 26, 2015

Local News

Referendum 5A asks voters to OK hospital tax

Georgia Morelock answers the phone in the lobby of Southwest Memorial Hospital in 2012.Sam Green/The Journal The Montezuma County Hospital…

October 26, 2015

Local News

Referendum 4A asks to freeze DWCD levy

For 28 years, McPhee dam and reservoir have been serving Dolores and Montezuma Counties, plus the Ute Mountain Ute tribe,…

October 26, 2015

Living

Local pumpkin patches still have plenty for Halloween

Witches watch over the pumpkins at Jones Farm on Road M.Sam Green/The Journal Thanks to a wet start to summer,…

October 26, 2015

Business

Natural oils

Amid energy industry slump, local woman drops drill bits and starts High Desert Naturals

October 26, 2015

Business

Mining reclamation requires funding

Water flows out of the American Tunnel in the Gladstone area north of Silverton where the Animas River Stakeholders Group…

October 26, 2015

Business

Western Slope’s baby boomers create demand for young workers

Affordable housing, unemployment remain challenges

October 26, 2015

Business

Input sought on projects for Montezuma, Dolores counties

The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado is updating the Dolores and Montezuma County Community Development Action Plans,…

October 26, 2015

Business

States sue over new clean air rules

WASHINGTON (AP) – States and industry groups dependent on fossil fuels began filing court challenges Friday to President Obama’s Clean…

October 26, 2015

Business

Health care website offers more help

Consumers will be able to start previewing next year’s health care premiums Sunday on the HealthCare.gov website. The website for…

October 26, 2015

Business

Briefs

Avian flu outbreak hurts supply of eggs Higher egg prices at restaurants and grocery stores are here to stay for…

October 26, 2015

Local News

Delay upsets Paradise Village residents

City officials vow to improve communication about progress

October 26, 2015

Local News

Middle school counselor tapped as among best in state

Schneider-Lemay a semifinalist

October 26, 2015