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Panthers softball falls to Durango

With a win over Durango on Sept. 30, the Montezuma-Cortez High School softball team could have clinched a spot in the playoffs. A victory was not to be however, as M-CHS was defeated on its home field...

DATE: Oct 02, 2014 CATEGORY: High School Sports

Late-game heartbreak

Another well-played game, another painful loss for the Montezuma-Cortez High School boys soccer team. Squaring off at home against Alamosa on Sept. 30, the Panthers were undone by a late de...

DATE: Oct 02, 2014 CATEGORY: High School Sports

Basketball referees needed

The Cortez Journal Basketball referees are needed for the upcoming middle school and high school season. Interested individuals can contact Gary Stevens at 970-533-7159 or at stevensgary50@...

DATE: Oct 02, 2014 CATEGORY: More Sports

A salute to the community

After a lengthy illness, our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Robert (Bob) Cruzan, is resting with the Lord. Through this time, we have found out what a wonderful community we live in, where f...

DATE: Oct 02, 2014 CATEGORY: Thank You Letters

Pet of the Week

This is Simon, he is a very lovable 6-month-old neutered male kitty. He would make a great addition to any family wanting a loving cat. Cortez Animal Shelter hours Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p...

DATE: Oct 02, 2014 CATEGORY: Pet of the Week

Community Calendar

Email announcements to news@cortezjournal.com and include “Community Calendar” in the subject field. Items submitted less than two weeks in advance will be less likely to be published. Entries and the...

DATE: Oct 02, 2014 CATEGORY: Community Calendar

Events honor breast cancer survivors

At the age of 54, Cathie Everett, a retired school teacher got news that would change her life. She had breast cancer. The diagnosis started a long and difficult battle, somethin...

DATE: Oct 02, 2014 CATEGORY: Local News

Behold the wonders of the apple

Apples, apples, apples everywhere! Yes, apple harvesting and gleaning is encouraged, and, of course, I hope you join the fun activities at Homegrown Apple Days. My apple butter and apple s...

DATE: Oct 02, 2014 CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Reading Buddy

A 110-pound black dog named Buddy sat in the center of the children’s section of the Dolores Public Library Monday, patiently waiting for his next appointment. When 9-year-old David Crumpac...

DATE: Oct 02, 2014 CATEGORY: Living