Controversy surrounding Medicare today mostly centers on questions of funding the program going forward. The basic idea, however, has not only become accepted, it has become an integral part of Americ...

WASHINGTON – For the first time in 105 years, a speaker of the House is the target of what parliamentarians call a “motion to vacate the chair” – and what other people might call an attempt to throw t...

The For Pet’s Sake annual membership drive is in full steam right now! For Pets’ Sake Humane Society is a steady and dependable source of assistance for pets and their families. For Pets’ S...

Many seniors will tell you they don’t know how they’d get along without Medicare, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary in July. Medicare has done so much and it can do even more and this is why t...

We read “One of the worst places to live?” in the July 10 issue of The Cortez Journal. We were amazed that anyone would rank Cortez among the worst cities in the state, since we consider it the best. ...

Montezuma-Cortez head football coach Dave Wagner has coached football at the high school, college and semi-professional levels. He’s instructed workouts that have included ballet and classi...

Montezuma-Cortez senior quarterback Cordell Ridings stepped forward and crossed his arms, then cleared his throat. “I’m head coach Dave Wagner from Arizona,” Ridings announced to the player...

Thursday, July 2 12:09 a.m. A Pizza Hut employee reported that his locked bicycle valued at $100 was stolen while he was at work. The bike was recovered about three hours later when police ...

Blue Moon Hike to use Dalla trails Durango Nature Studies will host a Blue Moon Hike from 8 to 10 p.m. Friday at the Birket Trailhead in Dalla Mountain trail system. The hike is ...