Cortez

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Learning to milk

Anthony Abeyta milks a goat as Marcelino Lopez and Kalayo Brown watch during the Agriculture/Southwest Studies class at Cortez Middle…

Thanks for making Kemper Carnival a success

Kemper Carnival was a huge success! Thanks to the following: Kemper Parents and Families for donating food items! Kemper Staff…

Montelores brings two main events to Cortez

Recently two major events took place here in our corner of Colorado thanks to the concerted efforts of the Montelores…

The boy who hiked Whitney

6-year-old summited in 8 hours, dad says

Dishonorable discharges

Cases of dismissed gays, lesbians, victims of PTSD should be reviewed

International film fest thrills Cortez crowds

The Manhattan Short Film Festival crowned the German-made “Bis Gleich” as its Gold Medal winner Monday.Photo courtesy of Manhattan Short…

Officer uncovers outdoor ganja grow

Man says he lives in a tent to protect his plants

Economic magicians wanted to boost slow growth

WASHINGTON – It’s no secret that although the U.S. economy is near “full employment” (September’s jobless rate: 5.1 percent), its…

Republican resolution could help climate

As a science educator and resident living near Cortez, I am thrilled and relieved to see that 11 Republican Congressmen…

Master leasing plan good for community

I am writing in response to, “Montezuma County irked by BLM map,” (Journal, Sept. 29). We’ve all come to know…

Community Calendar

Residents and visitors line Main Avenue on Saturday morning to watch the Cowboy Parade, led by the La Plata County…

U.S. official confirms investigation on Ute Mountain Ute reservation

A U.S. Justice Department spokesperson has confirmed that federal officials are actively investigating a case on the Ute Mountain Ute…

Local 4-H members win big at Colorado State Fair

Local 4-H members from throughout Montezuma County earned the opportunity to send their projects to the Colorado State Fair by…

Panther paint

Showing their school spirit, Panthers fans cheer for the Montezuma-Cortez High School volleyball team on Tuesday night. The homecoming football…

Briefs

County landfill hosts food drive The Montezuma County landfill will be hosting a food drive on Saturday, Oct. 3. In…

Environmentalists stop grazing on monument

Two allotments delayed pending more studies

M-CHS runners compete in GJ

Six post best times

Heli-skiing plan hits delay

Review makes changes unlikely for upcoming season

Purgatory plans Nov. 21 opening

The mountain will also be open Thanksgiving week

Panthers outscore Bayfield, 5-3

Martinez with three goals and two assists

Durango sweeps Panthers

McDonald’s return promising

Panthers prepare for homecoming on a high note after first win

M-CHS faces 2-2 Gunnison and its unusual I-formation

A heads-up view on concussions

What is M-CHS doing to protect athletes? School adds new helmets and a full-time trainer