Montezuma County

Archaeology

Public access to ruins-rich public land discussed

Protecting relics and ruins is a priority

July 30, 2019

Courts

Bond lowered for woman accused of homicide

Defense attorney argues initial $1 million cash-only bail ‘unconstitutional’

July 28, 2019

Agriculture

It’s Montezuma County Fair time

From bunnies to crashes, something for everyone

July 26, 2019

Cortez

Woman arrested on suspicion of homicide west of Mancos

Debra Gaylyn Riddle faces second-degree murder charge

July 17, 2019

Cortez

Reckless Kelly heads to Cortez for Montezuma County Fair

Austin band’s music described as ‘red dirt country’, mixed to rock ’n’ roll

July 15, 2019

Budgets and budgeting

48-hour bonding would pinch county budgets

Colorado considering the mandate; local courts asked to submit plans

July 11, 2019

Rep. DeGette to visit Cortez to pitch massive wilderness bill

Montezuma County commissioner opposes new land designations

July 11, 2019

Cortez

Update: Fire south of Cortez blamed on barbecue grill

Embers from grill spark grass fire, chief says

July 4, 2019

Cortez

County considers allowing dog-friendly restaurants

County considers allowing dogs on restaurant patios

July 4, 2019

Agriculture

Ranchers face one-two punch from drought, hard winter

Drought, snowfall and high corn prices hit ranchers

June 27, 2019

Cortez

Drug probe leads to arrests in Montezuma County

Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office, Cortez Police and DEA coordinate efforts

June 27, 2019

Cortez

Montezuma County Senior Center gets upgrades

Improvements include new furniture, kitchen remodel

June 19, 2019

Construction and property

Court: Montezuma County will pay to replace culvert

Irrigation company not obligated to pay for replacement

June 19, 2019

Looking back

A shootout and the legendary racehorse Jim Douglas

Editor’s note: This column about the life of Elbert “Al” Nunn is based on an interview by Anna Florence Robison…

June 3, 2019

Defendant in high-speed chase is found incompetent in Cortez

Larsen committed to state health services for restorative treatment

May 23, 2019

Cortez two-bedroom rental prices see dip

Housing report evaluates affordability in Southwest Colorado

May 23, 2019

Local News

Man dies in Montezuma County jail

Autopsy on Michael McMordie planned this week

May 22, 2019

Local News

Insect to be released to combat invasive weeds in Southwest Colorado

Knapweed harms native plants, animals

May 17, 2019

Local News

Six candidates vie for three open seats on Empire Electric board

Ballots go out this month; election to be held June 20

May 10, 2019

Cortez could see rain showers through Sunday

Journal Staff Report The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for eastern Utah and western Colorado. Beginning today,…

May 8, 2019

Local News

Ideas for possible Cortez-area convention center expand

Informal survey favors concerts, American food and Navajo tacos

April 21, 2019

Local News

Cortez-area youth services seek to collaborate

Local groups share programs, needs

April 18, 2019

Local News

Dolores man wanted in Montezuma County is arrested in Utah

Finocchiaro faces new charges after St. George arrest

April 17, 2019

Business

Fish power brings couple home to Montezuma County

Jeff and Tammy Coulon open aquaponic farm south of Cortez

April 9, 2019