State to deal with mine

Officials set next steps in cleanup

Seasons change

Cortez man charged with Family Dollar fire

A Cortez man with a troubled history with fire has been charged with three counts of arson in connection to the Family Dollar fire in May. Court records reveal James Linn Alexande...

Tipton votes to end partial shutdown

Cortez Republican has supported defunding Obamacare

Ballantine Communications enacts executive changes

Ballantine Communications Inc., which publishes the Cortez Journal, made several changes to its executive staff Wednesday, Oct. 16, as the company seeks to improve efficiency and streamline...

Sanitation District mulls rate hike

It remains unknown how much sewer rates will increase next year in Cortez, but nationwide, average monthly sewer fees have increased by 15 percent since 2010. A biennial 2012 Ame...

Truth test: Amendment 66

Editor’s note: Now through the Nov. 5 election, the Journal is examining common claims made in ballot campaigns. By Joe Hanel Journal Denver Bureau Campaign:...

Americanism medal

Colorado gives 1st look at insurance enrollments

DENVER — Colorado released a first look Monday at how many people have signed up for health insurance using its new state exchange. Officials with Connect For Health Colorado said...

Voters will see several local issues on ballot

Schools, fire district, hospital all have items on November ballot

MCHS Marching Band off to strong start

Panthers take first place at festival

A huge change in school funding

Amendment 66 would rewrite state’s current formula