U.S. forest managers urge revelers to swap fireworks for Silly String, but some say not so fast Environmentalists encourage vigilance about chemicals in ‘everyday things’ July 2, 2023
Rudosky narrowly misses cut for U.S. Senior Open Conquistador pro battles challenging course, falls three shots short July 2, 2023
Police blotter Journal/Sam Green<br><br>Cortez Police Department badgedu1-i-syn Thursday, June 22 1:53 a.m. A woman who had received a no-trespass order from Speedway,… July 2, 2023
Southwest Colorado shows its patriotism with family events on Independence Day Cortez, Towaoc, Mancos and Dove Creek will host fireworks; tentative fireworks planned in Rico July 1, 2023
Family members of missing and murdered Indigenous people question FBI’s ability to address crisis Not Invisible Act Commission members ask what resources federal investigation agency needs but don’t get many clear answers July 1, 2023
Search teams led by family continue searching for Ian O’Brien O’Brien is not the first hiker to disappear in the area July 1, 2023
Montezuma-Cortez board discusses football practice field and adding athletic trainer Board also makes plans for a back-to-school keynote speaker July 1, 2023
Wind gusts knock tree branches down around Cortez Local weather spotter estimates a microburst occurred, despite lack of thunderstorm conditions June 30, 2023
Cortez pro Micah Rudosky is in the mix at U.S. Senior Open Opening-round 75 has Conquistador pro on the cut line June 30, 2023
Hospital reverses decision to close birthing center, but questions remain New CEO will start work July 24; hospital board again faces criticism June 30, 2023
Colorado Department of Public Health urges caution after plague case in Montezuma County It is thought the plague was contracted on private property June 29, 2023
Lawsuit filed against U.S. Forest Service for approval of Salter Timber Project Project would cut down nearly 23,000 acres of timber in the San Juan National Forest June 29, 2023
U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet reflects on his visit to Dolores River Senator credits ‘collaboration, negotiation, and compromise’ June 29, 2023
Cedar Street improvement project means construction until October Candelaria Construction Inc. to manage the project June 29, 2023
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program gives children chance to meet her, visit theme park Children under five have been gifted over 200 million books globally June 29, 2023
Ute Mountain Ute tribe receives grant for recreation opportunities in Towaoc Great Outdoors Colorado awards $150,000 June 29, 2023
Should Colorado have a state dog? Survey results favor Bernese mountain dog A survey shows Labrador retriever and Australian shepherd are also favored June 29, 2023
Atmos Energy warns of scams with fake websites and customer service numbers Use ‘extreme caution’ when discussing utility bills, manager of public affairs says June 29, 2023
Hospital board meeting to discuss updates to the hospital and birthing center Meeting follows reversal of center’s closure and announcement of a new CEO June 28, 2023
Fire in Cortez apartment building displaces residents Red Cross expected to aid the displaced residents June 27, 2023
Colorado reports human case of plague in Montezuma County No details about area or circumstances of case provided June 27, 2023
Jamie Lee Curtis to publish graphic novel set in New Mexico ‘We wanted to reach deeper than the big picture doom-and-gloom,’ co-writer Russell Goldman said June 25, 2023
Public Works wants residents’ help naming new trucks ‘We hope to have a lot of participation and are excited to see what folks come up with,’ says Public… June 25, 2023
Universal Preschool Colorado has matched nearly 27,500 families to preschool providers The Universal Preschool Colorado program will save Coloradans more than $164 million June 25, 2023
