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Cortez Middle School honor roll

SIXTH GRADE Alexandra Cristine Mari Abeyta, Tylan Ray Bahe, Mackenzie M Begay, Malia Emily Begay, Reality Grace Belue, Naomi Ravit Binia, Logan Boyde Birch, Severn M Black, Lilie ...

DATE: Oct 31, 2013 | CATEGORY: Education

Lack of living wage hits county

Many residents are forced to make ‘undesirable choices’

DATE: Oct 31, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Latest devices hogging the air

Demand for broadband frequencies to power the latest mobile devices could muscle out local television channels depended on by rural communities, industry officials say. As million...

DATE: Oct 31, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Community Calendar

People are encouraged to submit announcements about upcoming events for the Community Calendar. Send announcements to news@cortezjournal.com. Items submitted less than two weeks in advan...

DATE: Oct 31, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Expectations high for marijuana tax

Proposition AA, while short on funds, may win

DATE: Oct 31, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mystery swells for decorated war hero lost at sea

Medals discovered in Arkansas tied to WWII submariner from Cortez

DATE: Oct 31, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Marching band finishes 2nd in state

Following a brilliant marching season, the Montezuma-Cortez High School Marching Band can add another trophy to its already-large collection. Marching in the Colorado Bandmasters ...

DATE: Oct 31, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfire building code unpopular among legislators

DENVER – A statewide building code in fire-prone areas failed to gain traction with state legislators Wednesday, hobbling its chances two months before the Legislature convenes for its 2014 ...

DATE: Oct 31, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mobile blood drives in Cortez for November

Several mobile blood drives are planned for the Cortez area in November. Mobile blood drives include: Thursday, Nov. 7: The Southwestern Cowbelles will hold a blood dri...

DATE: Oct 31, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Slick road

DATE: Oct 31, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Kokanee giveaway planned

Kokanee salmon are being spawned during the next two weeks by Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff, and fish will be available for giveaway in Dolores at 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, and Thursday,...

DATE: Oct 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Snow, rain a good start for upcoming winter

Above-average precipitation for August and September, and near average rainfall for October, has put the region at 114 percent of normal for the year, reports Cortez meteorologist Jim Andrus...

DATE: Oct 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News