The Cortez Journal

Stockmen gear up for annual meeting

The annual meeting of Southwestern Colorado Livestock Association will be held at the Cortez Elks Lodge on Saturday, Feb. 14. The morning session begins at 9 a.m. with reports from county and...

DATE: Feb. 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Coyote hunt draws opposition

A local coyote hunt is ruffling feathers on Facebook.Promised boycotts led Blondies Trophy Room and other supporters to distance themselves from the hunt.“It has come to our attention that we have...

DATE: Jan. 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighters respond to pellet stove fire

A pellet stove was a source of alarm Wednesday, and firefighters with the Cortez Fire Protection District were quick to respond to the 1400 block of Navajo Street. Fire Chief Jeff Vandevoorde said...

DATE: Jan. 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Little league open for registration

Registration is now open for LIttle League Baseball in Southwest Colorado. Baseball is open to all children between the ages of four and 15. Cost varies from $55 to $105 according to age. Players...

DATE: Jan. 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Mesa Verde draws 506,000 visitors in ’14

More than a half-million people visited the ancient cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde National Park last year. Numbers tallied at the end of 2014 show that 505,989 people visited the national park,...

DATE: Jan. 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

These local goats will recycle your Christmas trees

It is true what they say — goats really will eat anything. And Sarah Syverson of Mancos is hoping her goats can take a crack at your Christmas trees. If you don’t know what to do with your...

DATE: Jan. 5, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Empire Electric board will have 2 open seats

Member-owned electricity cooperative Empire Electric announced on Dec. 31 that two board of directors positions will be open for election in 2015 and nomination petitions will be accepted in March....

DATE: Jan. 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Police: Man arrested after punching bell ringer

A man has been arrested after allegedly punching a Salvation Army Bell ringer - and a medal-winning discus thrower - at the Cortez City Market grocery store. Chris Lehi was arrested near the...

DATE: Dec. 31, 2014 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Police: Man arrested after punching bell ringer

A man has been arrested after allegedly punching a Salvation Army Bell ringer – and a medal-winning discus thrower – at the Cortez City Market grocery store. Chris Lehi was arrested near the...

DATE: Dec. 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Road Runner bus line down for repairs

Roadrunner Stage lines has canceled the Durango-Grand Junction bus service for two days on Dec. 29 and 30 because of mechanical problems with both buses used by the service. Riders can check the...

DATE: Dec. 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: MT - News

Road Runner bus line down for repairs

Roadrunner Stage lines has canceled the Durango-Grand Junction bus service for two days on Dec. 29 and 30 because of mechanical problems with both buses used by the service. Riders can check the...

DATE: Dec. 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Road Runner bus line down for repairs

Roadrunner Stage lines has canceled the Durango-Grand Junction bus service for two days on Dec. 29 and 30 because of mechanical problems with both buses used by the service. Riders can check the...

DATE: Dec. 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

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