Regarding the story in the June 6 Cortez Journal, I am the mother of the young man that is buried in the “wrong spot” in the Cortez Cemetery. I am sorry for the James family that a mistake...

In regards to the idea Mormons played a huge role in building the early Mancos community, it is true many Mormons settled in Webber Canyon. But also at least one settled in Echo Basin. My great-great-...

Magic with Eli is June 18, at 2 p.m. is at the Cortez Public Library. Eli, 18, is an International Teen Magic Champion and rising star. He astounds with his delightful and deceptive family ...

It’s decision time for the fate of the Dolores River Valley plan. For a year, the Montezuma County Commission has been reviewing the special land-use plan, and has been critical of its syst...

Two young French guys who are paragliding from Canada’s Northwest Territory to the Mexican border had a down day Thursday in Durango. The problem? Wrong-way wind. They plan to wa...

If you don’t mind heights, this might be the awesome camping experience you’ve been looking for. If you do mind heights, well, maybe it’s time to overcome your fear. You have just a few day...

Send announcements to news@cortezjournal.com. Items submitted less than two weeks in advance will be less likely to be published. Entries may be edited for length and content. June 9-12 ...

The town board inched closer to permitting recreational marijuana sales at a meeting on May 28, voicing approval of more fine-tuned regulations. The town’s moratorium on recreational marij...

The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 8 in Durango last week endorsed Steve Nowlin in the Montezuma county sheriff’s race. The 35-member lodge represents law enforcement officials across Mont...

Monday June 2 8:35 a.m. : A piece of heavy equipment worth $40,000 was stolen from the high school construction site behind Wal-Mart. Nunn Construction workers suspected the steer loader h...