Author - The Journal
Ann Marie Vanderveen
Position: Journal Staff Writer

Cortez City Council proclaims June Pride Month amid disagreement

Two councilors voted ‘no’ after lengthy debate

Cortez leases surplus municipal water for agricultural operations

‘It’s better than nothing,’ city manager says

Cortez mayor welcomes international peace runners

Members of the Sri Chinmoy Oneness Home Peace Run are traveling across the country

Cortez recognized for excellence in financial transparency

Recognition comes after 2016 embezzlement, delinquent audits

Cortez, Rico residents honor fallen service members on Memorial Day

Cortez American Legion's Honor Guard held ceremonies remembering soldiers killed in action

Cortez author honors father in Chicken Soup for the Soul’s latest release

After a life traversing and writing about the U.S., Curt Melliger is still enamored with his country

Candidates discuss election security and voter education at Montezuma County Clerk debate

Republicans Lenetta Shull and Jerri Frizzell make their pitch to voters ahead of primary

Four Corners beekeepers enter spring with optimism despite challenges

Springtime brings out beekeepers working to sustain their hives in a difficult climate

Cortez businesses tagged in graffiti spree

Cortez Police Department is searching for suspects

Freeze watch issued for Southwest Colorado Wednesday night

Forecaster says unusually warm spring prompted earlier freeze alerts

First responder students simulate real-world tragedies at Pueblo Community College

Law enforcement, nursing and paramedic students prepare for graduation with a large-scale simulation

Construction at Cortez Municipal Airport will close runways overnight

Project will aid water drainage efficiency and improve the durability of airfield