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Along Main Street on Saturday, three out of four Cortez motorists wore seat belts while driving, but only three in five passengers buckled up. The Cortez Journal used proven highway observation...
DATE: Jan. 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News
In the New Year, Cortez leaders are expected to spark a debate over the realization of voter-approved marijuana reform. In 2013, the City of Cortez opted to delay repealing prohibition on retail...
DATE: Jan. 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News
On New Year’s Day, the first day to sell recreational marijuana legally in Colorado, Adam Raleigh said he’s glad he ignored his father’s advice against becoming a ganjapreneur. “Business is good,”...
DATE: Jan. 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News
A 47-year-old Cortez man was found unresponsive at the Montezuma County jail Friday morning. He was later pronounced dead at Southwest Memorial Hospital. Montezuma County Sheriff Dennis Spruell...
DATE: Dec. 31, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - News
A 47-year-old Cortez man was found unresponsive at the Montezuma County jail Friday morning. He was later pronounced dead at Southwest Memorial Hospital. Montezuma County Sheriff Dennis Spruell...
DATE: Dec. 31, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News
Montezuma-Cortez Re-1 schools will get a little help next year from the Colorado Boettcher Teacher Residency program. Similar to a medical residency, the program places teachers in the state’s...
DATE: Dec. 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News
A 47-year-old Cortez man was found unresponsive at the Montezuma County jail Friday morning. He was later pronounced dead at Southwest Memorial Hospital. Montezuma County Sheriff Dennis Spruell...
DATE: Dec. 27, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News
Awaiting its first official call, a new 2013 Kovatch Mobile Equipment rescue pumper now sits in the parking lot of the Cortez Fire Protection District. “It has that new-car smell,” said Assistant...
DATE: Dec. 27, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News
A Towaoc man was recently sentenced to 20 months in prison for failing to register as a registered sex offender. Glen Earl Cotonuts, 54, of Towaoc was sentenced Dec. 16 by U.S. District Court Judge...
DATE: Dec. 27, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News
Hundreds of holiday meals were served at the 25th annual Community Christmas Dinner in Cortez on Wednesday. Held Christmas Day at the Montezuma County Annex, the free dinner is made possible by...
DATE: Dec. 25, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News
Santa Claus will partner with the Cortez Fire Protection District on Christmas Eve to deliver holiday gifts and meals to 11 local families. “Santa Claus is coming to town,” said fireman Chad...
DATE: Dec. 23, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News
Golden shovels are expected to unearth the 35-acre site for the new Montezuma-Cortez High School at high noon on Saturday, the winter solstice. “The winter solstice is regarded by many native...
DATE: Dec. 20, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News
