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

Cortez considers reestablishing airport advisory board

With residents expressing strong engagement in the Cortez Municipal Airport, City Manager Drew Sanders proposed a new board for enthusiasts

Courts consider whether social media is addictive. Cortez‑area parents and schools say yes

A California woman seeks to prove Meta and YouTube’s products are addictive and harmful to minors; parents and school officials say they know the answer

First City Council candidate forum showcases conflicting visions of Cortez

Candidates divided between optimism and criticism over city’s direction

Cortez council calls Colorado wildfire code an unfunded state mandate

State-required wildfire building standards may raise construction costs and city workload

Kyle Sloan selected as new Cortez Municipal Airport director

City chooses Kyle Sloan as airport Director Jeremy Patton’s successor

Cortez City Council candidates answer The Journal’s questions

City Council candidates introduce themselves to voters ahead of two forums scheduled later this week

Cortez Council to consider $700,000 in unanticipated funds for city projects

Grants and unused funds would benefit library programs, affordable housing projects and incomplete construction projects

Montezuma Democrats nominate commission candidate and select delegates

Zoom caucus was condensed compared with in-person Republican caucuses Thursday

Montezuma Republicans gather for precinct caucuses

The Journal goes to three sites as neighbors gather in libraries, churches and meeting halls

Cortez firefighter seriously injured in skijoring accident in Grand Lake

While cowboys, skiers and horses risk bad falls, the sport remains beloved among Colorado fans

Vacancies disrupt Cortez Planning and Zoning Commission meetings

March meeting canceled as member shortage risks blocking routine city business

Cortez hosts meet-and-greet for airport director finalists

With Airport Director Jeremy Patton leaving at the end of this month, the city narrows down on the potential director to take his place