Cortez - The Journal

Judge denies protection order modification request in Nicholas Wentz case

The case involves alleged domestic violence and protection order violations

DATE: Jan 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Grand Junction man who stabbed and killed a person in Cortez is set free

‘There’s a valid self-defense claim,’ DA says

DATE: Jan 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Warrant issued for driver suspected of hitting a man and leaving the scene

Warrant for woman issued about 10 days after alleged incident

DATE: Jan 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Police Blotter

Friday, Jan. 17 11:15 a.m. A woman was cited at a property east of City Market, 508 E. Main St., where she is banned. The group she was with was asked to leave. 1:14 p.m. A man was cited wit...

DATE: Jan 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: For the record

Dolores bride and Say Yes Bridal to be featured in Durango Weddings Magazine

This is the first time a Cortez or Dolores wedding has been featured in the magazine

DATE: Jan 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Business

Cortez shares draft of land use code, encourages input

The public’s deadline for questions and comments is Feb. 18

DATE: Jan 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez announces proposed land use code is available for public review

Code has been in the works for over two years

DATE: Jan 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Local author’s novel to release in February, with a national book tour to follow

Lisa C. Taylor’s ‘The Shape of What Remains’ chronicles process of grief

DATE: Jan 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Superintendent Burris faces trial after allegedly failing to report a claim of student abuse

Police reports show that Burris might have known about allegations since June 2023

DATE: Jan 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Cortez Police Department recognizes ‘exemplary’ acts in first annual award ceremony

Twenty one people were recognized

DATE: Jan 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two collegiate athletes from Cortez receive RMAC honors in 2024

Dimery Plewe and Avery Wright each earned the honor for their accomplishments in their sports

DATE: Jan 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Sports

Eli Tomac wins in San Diego and makes history in Supercross

Tomac becomes the first racer in Supercross history to have race wins across 11 consecutive seasons

DATE: Jan 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Sports