Cortez – The Journal

Southwest Open School votes in new board member, discusses teacher retention

The board has been searching for new members to join

DATE: May 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Education

Woman rolls vehicle near Mesa Verde Motor Sports

No one was injured in the one vehicle accident

DATE: May 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Boot camp in Mancos to educate residents on fire prevention

Event, which will be held Saturday, aims to raise awareness of wildfire risk during the summer months

DATE: May 16, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

New Empire Electric board members to be announced at annual meeting

Ballots to be sent out to voters around May 20

DATE: May 15, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

Suspect in Cortez street shooting receives new counsel; waives right to speedy trial

Trinadie Lopez suspected of firing gun that injured bystander

DATE: May 15, 2024 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Vehicular homicide sentencing becomes demonstration of forgiveness

Davonte James was killed in a head-on collision with Matthew Hall last year

DATE: May 15, 2024 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Eli Tomac sits out final race with injury; Jett Lawrence wins 2024 Supercross title

Eli Tomac injured his thumb during a practice round in Denver

DATE: May 14, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

Pitch, Hit and Run tryout in Durango to give local youths shot at competing at World Series

The opportunity is open to boys and girls

DATE: May 14, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

277 graduate from Pueblo Community College Southwest

Students graduated with an array of degrees and certifications

DATE: May 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Despite rumors, Denkai Animal Sanctuary director says they are still open

Denkai has lost $20,000 of monthly revenue the past few months

DATE: May 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

Southwest Memorial Hospital gears up for National Hospital Week

Events are being organized to celebrate health care workers

DATE: May 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

Fairgrounds Speedway opens 2024 season with big show

Spangler brothers dominate on opening weekend of racing season in Cortez

DATE: May 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports