Journal Staff Report

Library offers variety of attractions in Jan.

The Cortez Public Library is offering a variety of learning and entertainment opportunities for locals throughout the month of January. WORKSHOP ABOUT HOW TO WRITE YOUR MEMOIRA writing workshop...

DATE: Jan. 10, 2012 | CATEGORY: Local News

Desert bighorn sheep thriving in Dolores River Canyon

Studies show that things are looking up for a group of western Colorado desert bighorn sheep.Colorado Parks and Wildlife biologists have documented that the animal has a thriving population in the...

DATE: Jan. 10, 2012 | CATEGORY: Local News

State confirms House Jr. appointment

Colorado Lt. Gov. Joe Garcia today announced the ratification of the appointment of Ernest House Jr. as Executive Secretary for the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs.House brings extensive...

DATE: Jan. 10, 2012 | CATEGORY: Local News

Panthers tame Bobcats

Two Panthers scored in double figures to lead Montezuma-Cortez High School to a 61-54 win over Bloomfield (N.M.) in boys basketball action Thursday night.M-CHS (8-2) opened 2012 with a win at the...

DATE: Jan. 7, 2012 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Book features several local characters

Former Cortez resident and author Dane Hobday Hays has recently released a book featuring local characters.The self-published paperback titled ”The Hobday Connection,” is described as a historical...

DATE: Jan. 5, 2012 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

2011 Sports Year in Review

Following is a list of the top local sports stories from 2011.Stories include a pair of coaching legends, an NFL Hall of Famer hunting in the area, a former high school basketball star playing in...

DATE: Dec. 31, 2011 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Cortez man gives lecture on Ethiopia’s malaria problem

A Cortez man was part of a recent university discussion concerning malaria in Ethiopia.Boston University conducted a workshop Dec. 15-16 where scientists discussed their findings at the Pardee...

DATE: Dec. 22, 2011 | CATEGORY: Local News

All-Conference soccer players

The 5A/4A Southwestern League announced its All-Conference boys soccer teams for 2011.Montezuma-Cortez High School netted two Panthers to the second-team.Senior Tanner Elliot and freshman Bridger...

DATE: Dec. 20, 2011 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Bulldogs win consolation title

Dove Creek wrestling finished 2011, winning three of fours duals on Saturday in Farmington, N.M.The Bulldogs started slow with a 50-30 morning loss to Los Lunas, but rebounded to beat fellow New...

DATE: Dec. 20, 2011 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

M-CHS battles Warrior Classic

Montezuma-Cortez High School placed two top-five wrestlers at the 35-team Warrior Classic at Grand Junction Central High School on Friday and Saturday.The individual tournament format included some...

DATE: Dec. 20, 2011 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Christmas lights on display

The list is coming together.Not only the one youngsters are compiling for Santa, but the Journal has a list of where to find special holiday lighting displays.A number of readers have sent in...

DATE: Dec. 20, 2011 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lakeside Lanes bowling results

Lakeside Lanes winter bowling leagues displayed their latest weekly results. For the week of Dec. 1, the Oddball League posts Marnita Crites with the best scores for the women. Crites had high...

DATE: Dec. 17, 2011 | CATEGORY: More Sports

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