The Cortez Journal

Cortez plow crews scramble after unexpected snow

Cortez received some unexpected snowfall overnight. Forecasters predicted a chance of snow for the area due to a fast-moving storm system coming from the Pacific Northwest. But the storm stalled,...

DATE: Dec. 26, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Park repairs may hamper spring tours

Mesa Verde National Park officials announced Monday that preservation work at Cliff Palace may impact ranger-guided tours this spring. Schedules for ranger-guided tours of Cliff Palace will very...

DATE: Dec. 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

County Commission plans to broadcast meetings

The Montezuma County Commission is planning to broadcast their meetings on the Internet. Audio and visual equipment is being upgraded so residents can view the meetings online via the county...

DATE: Dec. 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Sheriff’s office issues scam alert

The Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office issued a scam alert Tuesday. According to the department, a person identifying themselves as Deputy Morelli is calling local people and advising them that a...

DATE: Dec. 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Crow Canyon offers institute for teachers

The Crow Canyon Archaeological Center in Cortez has been awarded a $196,058 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to conduct a three-week teacher institute this summer titled "From...

DATE: Dec. 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Crow Canyon offers institute for teachers

The Crow Canyon Archaeological Center in Cortez has been awarded a $196,058 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to conduct a three-week teacher institute this summer titled “From...

DATE: Dec. 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: Education

Taste of Seasons raises $13,000

The Taste of the Seasons fundraiser raised $13,000 for United Way of Southwest Colorado. The local tradition held at Four Seasons Greenhouse features locally created cuisine made from farm-fresh...

DATE: Dec. 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

BLM to start burning slash piles

The Bureau of Land Management’s Tres Rios Field Office plans to begin burning slash piles for two hazardous fuels reduction projects as early as Monday, Dec. 15, or as conditions allow. Both...

DATE: Dec. 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Weather coverage gets a boost with Cloud Scout debut

Visitors to cortezjournal.com got a more robust weather page beginning Friday, Dec. 12. The page features a five-day forecast, weather webcams, radar and precipitation forecasts, river flow data...

DATE: Dec. 13, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sanitation OKs 2015 budget

Without any public comments from citizens, the Cortez Sanitation District unanimously approved its 2015 budget this week. Adopted on Monday, Dec. 8, total CSD enterprise fund operating expenditures...

DATE: Dec. 11, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Taste of the Seasons celebrates 16 years Thursday

Thursday evening at Four Seasons Nursery promises to be a memorable one. Platters of appetizers and desserts will roll in and local restaurants will offer their finest during the 16th annual A...

DATE: Dec. 1, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tipton receives industry award

Rep. Scott Tipton has received the Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence by the National Association of Manufacturers. The award acknowledges Tipton’s work in Congress on behalf of...

DATE: Nov. 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

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