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Jury picked from pool of 400 in sex case

Cortez man could face life in prison

January 12, 2015

Business

Papa Murphy’s quietly opens on Main Street

Take-and-bake pizza shop boasts fresh ingredients, handmade dough

January 9, 2015

Local News

Rain and snow mix expected this weekend

Rain and snow are in the forecast for the weekend, according to the National Weather Service forecast, but with daytime…

January 8, 2015

Local News

Bike advocates propose expanding Phil’s World

BLM accepting public comments through Jan. 30

January 7, 2015

DS - Sports

Off-road shop preps for 2015 season

While most were making party plans to send off 2014 on New Year’s Eve, Cortez off-road buggy maker Jimmy’s 4×4…

January 7, 2015

Local News

Judge OKs live courtroom updates

Independent jury interviews prolong trial proceedings

January 7, 2015

More Sports

Local off-road shop preps for 2015 racing season

While most were making party plans to send off 2014 on New Year’s Eve, Cortez off-road buggy maker Jimmy’s 4×4…

January 2, 2015

Local News

Cortez Idol competition returns

Karaoke-based contest launches Jan. 14

January 1, 2015

Local News

Jury trial starts for convicted sex offender

Man accused of molesting guestâ€™s 8-year-old in his home

January 1, 2015

Local News

Empire Electric board will have 2 open seats

Member-owned electricity cooperative Empire Electric announced on Dec. 31 that two board of directors positions will be open for election…

January 1, 2015

DS - News

Birders brave cold to count species

'No self-respecting bird is going to be out'

December 31, 2014

DS - News

The Durango connection

Medical marijuana store opens in Cortez - and looks to be first to open retail shop

December 31, 2014

Local News

2015 starts under blanket of snow

A Cortez city crew searches for the break in a water line that caused brown water for residents Tuesday.Sam Green/Cortez…

December 30, 2014

MT - News

Birders brave cold to count species

'No self-respecting bird is going to be out'

December 30, 2014

Local News

Local birders brave the cold to count species

Birders scoping birds during the annual Cortez Audubon Christmas Bird Count on Friday, Dec. 26.Jessica Gonzalez/The Cortez Journal While most…

December 27, 2014

Local News

Medicine Man reopens after 2013 shutdown

Closure is called a ‘blessing in disguise’

December 25, 2014

DS - News

2014 was good to ranchers despite fall of beef price

Cattle prices appear to be coming off of a record high in 2014, but that still doesn’t put a damper…

December 24, 2014

Living

12 Strays event raises $1,775; 39 pets adopted

Twenty-nine cats and 10 dogs have a new home thanks to the Cortez Animal Shelter’s 12 Strays of Christmas event.…

December 24, 2014

Local News

Murder trial delayed

Attorneys request time to ‘problem solve’ sanity ruling

December 20, 2014

Agriculture

2014 good to ranchers

Prices have fallen over the past two weeks

December 19, 2014

Living

Cortez resident celebrating 100th birthday

Virginia Henneman is celebrating her 100th birthday.Sam Green/Cortez Journal For most of her life, birthdays for longtime Cortez resident Virginia…

December 19, 2014

Local News

Program accepting applications for help with heating bill

As temperatures drop and energy bills rise, the state of Colorado is encouraging residents who struggle with home heating costs…

December 18, 2014

DS - News

Former Empire worker pleads guilty

Woman made false tax statements in $280,000 embezzlement case

December 17, 2014

MT - News

Former Empire worker pleads guilty

Woman made false tax statements in $280,000 embezzlement case

December 16, 2014