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The Cortez Journal

These local goats will recycle your Christmas trees

It is true what they say — goats really will eat anything. And Sarah Syverson of Mancos is hoping her goats can take a crack at your Christmas trees. If you don’t know ...

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 in 2015 and nomination petitions will be accepted in...

Police: Man arrested after punching bell ringer

A man has been arrested after allegedly punching a Salvation Army Bell ringer - and a medal-winning discus thrower - at the Cortez City Market grocery store. Chris Lehi was arrest...

Police: Man arrested after punching bell ringer

A man has been arrested after allegedly punching a Salvation Army Bell ringer – and a medal-winning discus thrower – at the Cortez City Market grocery store. Chris Lehi was arrest...

Road Runner bus line down for repairs

Roadrunner Stage lines has canceled the Durango-Grand Junction bus service for two days on Dec. 29 and 30 because of mechanical problems with both buses used by the service. Rider...

Road Runner bus line down for repairs

Roadrunner Stage lines has canceled the Durango-Grand Junction bus service for two days on Dec. 29 and 30 because of mechanical problems with both buses used by the service. Rider...

Road Runner bus line down for repairs

Roadrunner Stage lines has canceled the Durango-Grand Junction bus service for two days on Dec. 29 and 30 because of mechanical problems with both buses used by the service. Rider...

Cortez plow crews scramble after unexpected snow

Cortez received some unexpected snowfall overnight. Forecasters predicted a chance of snow for the area due to a fast-moving storm system coming from the Pacific Northwest. ...

Park repairs may hamper spring tours

Mesa Verde National Park officials announced Monday that preservation work at Cliff Palace may impact ranger-guided tours this spring. Schedules for ranger-guided tours of Cliff P...

County Commission plans to broadcast meetings

The Montezuma County Commission is planning to broadcast their meetings on the Internet. Audio and visual equipment is being upgraded so residents can view the meetings online via...

Sheriff’s office issues scam alert

The Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office issued a scam alert Tuesday. According to the department, a person identifying themselves as Deputy Morelli is calling local people and advising them th...

Crow Canyon offers institute for teachers

The Crow Canyon Archaeological Center in Cortez has been awarded a $196,058 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to conduct a three-week teacher institute this summer titled ...