The Cortez Journal

Archaeologists to discuss water on PBS

It’s no secret that the population of the American West uses a lot of water and goes to great lengths to get it where it’s most needed. The supply is finite, and the demand keeps growing. The story...

DATE: Oct. 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Living

Candidates respond to Journal’s questions

Biographical information on the remaining Montezuma County candidates in contested races pulled from questionnaire surveys circulated to each contestant earlier this year by The Cortez Journal. ...

DATE: Oct. 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

M-CHS band returning to state competition

The Montezuma-Cortez High School marching band has added another regional title to its belt.The 2A Regional champions secured their spot at the state marching band competition after winning first...

DATE: Oct. 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

CDOT: Wildlife is on the move

The Colorado Department of Transportation urges Montezuma County drivers to be on the lookout for wildlife on the move. Collisions with wildlife on highways are highest in the fall — particularly...

DATE: Oct. 16, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Panthers football races past Bayfield

Throughout its season, the Montezuma-Cortez High School football team has relied used its powerful running game to earn victories. Things were no different on Oct. 10, when, playing on the road...

DATE: Oct. 16, 2014 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

State health department warns hunters of tularemia risk

October is the beginning of small-game hunting season in Colorado, and officials are warning hunters about tularemia. “We haven’t seen this many tularemia cases in Colorado since the 1980s,” said...

DATE: Oct. 16, 2014 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Informational traffic signs installed near Cortez

Two new highway information signs went up this week on either side of Cortez. Colorado Department of Transportation officials say the signs will be used to keep motorists informed and replace old,...

DATE: Oct. 13, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Farm Fresh earns $70,000 grant

The Southwest Farm Fresh Cooperative recently announced the receipt of a grant for $70,000 from the USDA’s Local Food Promotion Program. The co-op was the only Colorado recipient of LFPP money,...

DATE: Oct. 13, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Journal reporter earns a top NYC fellowship

Cortez Journal reporter Tobie Baker recently garnered a competitive journalism fellowship to examine issues juveniles encounter in the criminal justice system. The 2014 John Jay/Tow Foundation...

DATE: Oct. 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Times reporter gets NYC fellowship

Cortez Journal reporter Tobie Baker recently garnered a competitive journalism fellowship to examine issues that juveniles encounter in the criminal justice system. The 2014 John Jay/Tow Foundation...

DATE: Oct. 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: MT - News

Ballots going out next week

Mail-in ballots for the Nov. 4 general election will be sent to active registered voters beginning the week of Oct. 12. To update an address or to register, visit www.GoVoteColorado.com or the...

DATE: Oct. 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Journal reporter earns a top NYC fellowship

Cortez Journal reporter Tobie Baker recently garnered a competitive journalism fellowship to examine issues juveniles encounter in the criminal justice system. The 2014 John Jay/Tow Foundation...

DATE: Oct. 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

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