Cortez

Editorials

Brushes with disaster

While mine spill was bad, it pales before Hurricane Katrina

August 31, 2015

Agriculture

Two bats test positive for rabies in Bayfield

Officials warn of potential spread

August 31, 2015

Education

A helping hand

Montezuma School to Farm partnered with First Southwest Bank in Cortez for a fundraiser Friday. The bank provided free burgers…

August 31, 2015

High School Sports

Rodeo team will host event

The Ute Mountain High School Rodeo Team will host a Colorado State High School Rodeo Association sponsored rodeo this weekend…

August 31, 2015

High School Sports

Panthers team troubled by errors

Girls lose first game against Cedaredge

August 31, 2015

High School Sports

Opening week begins for M-CHS harriers

Cross country opens at Lloyd’s Lake

August 31, 2015

High School Sports

Upcoming events

Volleyball M-CHS Tuesday, Sept. 1 Home vs. Bayfield C-team, (5 p.m.) Junior varsity (5 p.m.) and varsity (6 p.m.) Friday–Saturday,…

August 31, 2015

High School Sports

Panthers drop opener to Aspen, 29-12

Road injuries mar first game

August 31, 2015

Local News

Marijuana growing and infusing firms may sprout up in town

The opportunity to open a marijuana grow or marijuana-infused product factory could be coming to Durango. The Durango City Council…

August 31, 2015

Local News

Court briefs

Theft case continued for local woman In custody on no bond after violating court orders, Christina Hurst, 28, of Cortez,…

August 31, 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…

August 31, 2015

Local News

League gets update on behavioral health

For The Cortez Journal The local League of Women Voters will hear an overview of what is new in Colorado…

August 31, 2015

Business

Business Briefs

Four Corners bank expands in Durango Four Corners Community Bank held a groundbreaking Aug. 27 for a branch on the…

August 31, 2015

Education

Two Re-1 board seats to remain vacant

Few qualify for November election

August 31, 2015

Local News

Keeping clean

A fawn gets a shower recently in irrigation spray near County Roads M and 25 in CortezSam Green/Cortez Journal

August 31, 2015

Agriculture

Vesicular stomatitis declines, but spreads

Numbers are lower but across wider area

August 31, 2015

Business

‘Stigma’ from Gold King Mine spill into the Animas River could linger

Businesses may be able to recoup losses for mine leak

August 31, 2015

Business

Relief-fund donations are slow

34 people who lost income receive help

August 31, 2015

Business

Purgatory looking up

Replacement of slow lift among $5 million in planned upgrades

August 31, 2015

Business

State a model for stopping gas waste

Taxpayers for Common Sense hopes BLM follows Colorado’s lead

August 31, 2015

Business

Poor-performing gas wells being plugged

Future lease threatens McPhee Dam, citizen says

August 31, 2015

Local News

Officials discuss tribal community safety concerns

Deputy Attorney General Sally Quillian Yates and acting Associate Attorney General Stuart F. Delery respond to a question by Patrick…

August 31, 2015

Local News

Ute tribe considers renewables

Forum explores shift from oil, gas

August 31, 2015

Local News

Cortez code-enforcement actions rise 513%

Citations rise as city ramps up enforcement

August 31, 2015