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Local News

Pilots of crashed plane encountered bad weather

Members of the San Juan County and La Plata County search and rescue teams work at the scene of a…

September 21, 2015

Local News

Five candidates running for Southern Ute tribal council

Three newcomers challenge incumbents amidst recall efforts

September 21, 2015

Local News

Superfund and property values

Silverton residents wary over EPA’s claim that home prices rise

September 21, 2015

Local News

Symphony kicks off concert season

Features renowned conductor and cellist

September 21, 2015

Local News

Judge guides grand jury

Area residents to investigate alleged crimes

September 21, 2015

Local News

Elk close gap in history at Mesa Verde park

Ancients, elk have shared history

September 21, 2015

Local News

Wrongly charged woman free after 6 months in jail

New suspect identified in fiery head-on collision

September 17, 2015

High School Sports

Volleyball hangs with Monument Valley

Pickens hopes team will learn from loss

September 17, 2015

High School Sports

Runners run well at Sunset Classic

The Southwest Sunset XC Classic at Hillcrest Golf Course in Durango last Friday had the atmosphere of a party. But…

September 17, 2015

High School Sports

Lady Panthers lose close one to Durango

Leave runners stranded in final three innings

September 17, 2015

High School Sports

Panthers give up 10 goals to Durango

Soccer to focus on defense before Pagosa

September 17, 2015

High School Sports

Panthers golfers prepare for regionals

Cristoffer Rudosky watches his chip shot onto the 10th green during the Montezuma-Cortez High School Invitational at Conquistador Golf Course…

September 17, 2015

High School Sports

Panthers head to GJ after a bye week

Warriors offense rushed for 236 years, passed for 278 against Air Academy

September 17, 2015

More Sports

Upcoming

High School Football Friday, Sept. 18 M-CHS @ Grand Junction Central 7 p.m. Dove Creek vs. Sangre de Cristo 3…

September 17, 2015

More Sports

New trail will close for winter

Mitigation helps deer and elk

September 17, 2015

Living

Skate competition casts light on youth mentoring program

Pinon Project, Skate Collective team up for Cortez event

September 17, 2015

Faith

St. Margaret Mary’s hosts western-style ordination

Native of Mexico becomes priest on anniversary of Theatine Order

September 17, 2015

Local News

New Americans

Four Corners Monument welcomes 19 new U.S. citizens from four states

September 17, 2015

Education

Commercial Demons website comes down at 9-R’s request

Not just Durango; national concern

September 17, 2015

Local News

State agrees to improve flow on Lower Dolores

In-stream flows meant to protect fish

September 17, 2015

Community Calendar

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

September 17, 2015

Local News

Panel revives rain-barrel debate

Proposal allows for rainwater collection, but with caveats

September 17, 2015

Local News

State putting $100M in bicycling

Gov. John Hickenlooper announced the state will spend $100 million over the next four years on bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure…

September 17, 2015

Local News

Expert supports local fix for river

Lawyer: Best way to deal with water-rights threat

September 17, 2015