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Longtime Cortez educator left an indelible mark in the community

Rare is the individual capable of bridging generational gaps, transcending cultural differences and touching the lives of nearly every person in his or her community. Ralph E. Vavak (1928-2013)...

DATE: Jan. 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

A ‘terrorble’ situation

Less than two months before the opening ceremonies for the Sochi Winter Olympics, two explosions, set off by suicide bombers, rocked the Russian city of Volgograd. Hours later, International...

DATE: Jan. 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Eli Tomac preparing for new season

To fans that have followed pro motocross star Eli Tomac over the last decade, the 21-year-old's quick ascension to the top of his sport has hardly been surprising. After all, Cortez's youngest...

DATE: Jan. 1, 2014 | CATEGORY: More Sports

Tomac preparing for new season

To fans that have followed pro motocross star Eli Tomac over the last decade, the 21-year-old's quick ascension to the top of his sport has hardly been surprising. After all, Cortez's youngest...

DATE: Dec. 31, 2013 | CATEGORY: More Sports

Dove Creek, rodeo highlight 2013

BULLDOGS ENJOY MAGICAL SEASON Captivating fans during an unforgettable 2013 season, the Dove Creek Bulldogs volleyball team’s run to the 1A state semi-finals ranks as the Cortez Journal’s top...

DATE: Dec. 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: More Sports

Tomac preparing for new season

To fans that have followed pro motocross star Eli Tomac over the last decade, the 21-year-old’s quick ascension to the top of his sport has hardly been surprising. After all, Cortez’s youngest...

DATE: Dec. 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: More Sports

Dove Creek’s Knuckles named to all-state cheerleading team

After helping the Dove Creek cheerleading team finish third in the Colorado 1A/2A cheerleading competition, Bulldogs’ super-senior Shelbie Knuckles was named to the 1A/2A all-state team. One of...

DATE: Dec. 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Pickens returns to volleyball

Die-hard Montezuma-Cortez High School volleyball fans remember Tori Pickens, who, from 2005-2009, smashed her way into local lore courtesy of four outstanding prep seasons. Now four years removed...

DATE: Dec. 27, 2013 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Dove Creek cheerleaders finish third at state competition

Prep sports fans lucky enough to attend athletic events in Dove Creek know all too well that the Dove Creek cheerleading team is excellent. Following the 2A state cheerleading competition, the rest...

DATE: Dec. 27, 2013 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Bears demolished by Bluejays

Three days after experiencing the highest of highs with a come-from-behind victory over Dove Creek, the Dolores High School boys basketball team experienced the lowest of lows. Playing on the road...

DATE: Dec. 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - Sports

Lady Bears win in thrilling finish

Slowly but surely, the Dolores Bears girls basketball team is evolving into a squad that San Juan Basin League opponents would just as soon avoid. Never has the Bears' evolution been more apparent...

DATE: Dec. 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - Sports

Six named to all-conference football team

Even in a losing season, the contributions made by six Dolores High School football players did not go unnoticed as the players were named to the all-conference team. ETHEN UPTON First team Of the...

DATE: Dec. 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - News

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