Cortez – The Journal

Cortez man gets maximum sentence for domestic violence

Defendant convicted by jury; faces additional charges in second alleged attack against same victim

DATE: Nov 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez judge chooses halfway house, rehab over prison for repeat offender

15 years in and out of prison not working, public defender argues

DATE: Nov 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two CDOT road projects wrap up in Southwest Colorado

Highways improved in Cortez, Dolores, Rico and Durango

DATE: Nov 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rice wins in Cortez; Raney and McClellan win in Dolores

Voters approve Mancos Fire Protection District mill levy increase, and mill levy adjustment measure

DATE: Nov 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Turnout in Montezuma County hits 41% as voters weigh in on school, state questions

Voters in three districts faced at least one ballot question, and three state questions

DATE: Nov 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez family escapes house fire uninjured; three pets rescued

Two dogs and a rabbit were rescued by firefighters; family displaced

DATE: Nov 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez police chief critical of sheriff’s order limiting arrests

Nowlin rescinds order days later after denying entry for some inmates to control COVID-19 outbreak

DATE: Oct 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez band holds protest concert after district cancels trip to state competition

Students urge school officials to reconsider and allow band to perform at Pueblo event with additional precautions

DATE: Oct 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

COVID surge in Montezuma County puts pressure on Cortez hospital

Increase in number and severity of cases puts Southwest Memorial Hospital near capacity

DATE: Oct 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Update: Fleeing suspect hit 120 mph before crash in Cortez

New York couple arrested on multiple charges

DATE: Oct 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hardscrabble and Montezuma’s orchard legacy

A look back at the county’s roots in the orchard business

DATE: Oct 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Looking back

COVID outbreak doubles at Montezuma County Detention Center

County continues to see increase in new cases

DATE: Oct 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News