Topography tweaks M-CHS building plan du1-i-syn A hilly sagebrush field with commanding views of Sleeping Ute Mountain will soon be transformed into the new Montezuma-Cortez… June 13, 2013
Searchers: No signs of missing Texas man du1-i-syn There is still no sign of Mitchell Dale Stehling, a 51-year-old Texas man who has been missing since Sunday… June 13, 2013
Roatcap fire case inches toward trial “I got this one beat, boy!” That’s what Roger “Bucky” Stratton boasted upon exiting the district court house Tuesday afternoon… June 13, 2013
Local felony suspect arrested in Texas The U.S. Marshals Service apprehended a fugitive in Texas on felony charges originating out of Montezuma County. According to reports,… June 13, 2013
Town, sheriff talk enforcement The Dolores Town board cruised into summer with a swift Tuesday meeting, covering routine business while mending some fences with… June 12, 2013
Alpacas give up coats to make sweaters With bits of fiber on the cutting table, Sonny Gustamantes begins shearing around the head of the alpaca.Sam Green/Cortez Journal… June 12, 2013
Second half property taxes due June 15 Montezuma County Treasurer Sherry Dyess reminds property owners that June 15 is the deadline to submit the second half payment… June 12, 2013
Dig into Reading at summer program The 2013 Summer Reading Program is up and running. Children may register for the Dolores Public Library summer reading program,… June 12, 2013
Mural is a traffic-stopper for Mancos Stylle Read paints the background of the mural on the west side of Mancos Liquors. The mural is part of… June 11, 2013
Drought is now ‘extreme’ An ominous graphic on the U.S. Drought Monitor website reveals worsening drought conditions overtaking the region. The 12-week map animation… June 11, 2013
City may prohibit occupying RVs in streets, backyards The Cortez City Council will hold a public hearing Tuesday before voting to adopt a new ordinance that bans occupation… June 10, 2013
County fairground attracts diverse events From car races to rodeos, bike races to dog shows, the Montezuma County Fairgrounds has developed into a major area… June 10, 2013
Cortez hosts Rides the Rockies Local cyclists relish opportunity to pedal in challenging event June 10, 2013
Drought worsens to ‘extreme’ An ominous graphic on the U.S. Drought Monitor website reveals worsening drought conditions overtaking the region. The 12-week map animation… June 10, 2013
Skanska dismisses relocation rumors A top official with one of the area’s largest employers dismissed rumors that jobs would be relocated out of Cortez.… June 10, 2013
Coram closing controversial uranium mines State Rep. Don Coram is taking steps to clean up and shut down four uranium mines he owns, making him… June 10, 2013
Judge OKs 3rd plea deal for Dunn Prosecuting and defense attorneys deliberated for more than an hour Monday morning to hammer out a new plea deal in… June 6, 2013
Old mines, today’s water Environmental agency cleans up Rico’s mineral legacy Settling ponds and wetlands help clean contaminated water from mines near Rico. An abandoned water treatment tank sits in the… June 6, 2013
Kinder Morgan hit with $220,000 fines for violations ‘Pattern of rulebreaking’ drew attention DENVER – Kinder Morgan will pay up to $220,000 in fines for a pattern of environmental violations at carbon dioxide… June 6, 2013
Family Dollar fire probe continues Sam Green/Cortez Journal<br><br>Mitzi Pierce sorts out the liquids in the fire-damaged Family Dollar Sto Last month’s fire at Family Dollar… June 6, 2013
