The Journal's new website has arrived

To Our Readers,The Cortez Journal on Friday night launched its new website and social media sites as part of its consolidation of The Cortez Journal, Dolores Star and Mancos Times. The...

DATE: Sept. 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Balloons over Mancos

DATE: Sept. 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pilots of crashed plane encountered bad weather

The plane that crashed Sept. 5 in western San Juan County encountered "instrument flying conditions" over western Colorado, but neither of the two pilots aboard were qualified to fly in such bad...

DATE: Sept. 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Saddlemaker serves as Mesa Verde artist

Lisa Skyhorse, a full-time saddlemaker for 40 years, will serve as Mesa Verde National Park's artist in residence Sept. 14-27. Skyhorse will give a free public presentation of her unique art on...

DATE: Sept. 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: DS - Living

Q&A: Artist teams up with legend Taj Mahal

Dove Creek-based painter Cody Lyon is debuting 21 of her original works on Oct. 3 at Olio, alongside a special guest: blues legend Taj Mahal.Lyon, a Southwest Colorado native, who lives and works...

DATE: Sept. 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: DS - Living

Elk close loop in Mesa Verde history

It seems unlikely, but a healthy elk population resides in the parched canyons and bluffs of Mesa Verde National Park. About 150 elk live in the park, and they are mostly non-migratory, said park...

DATE: Sept. 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Balloon fest takes flight Friday

Launching bright and early Friday morning, this year's Mancos Valley Balloon and Arts festival features a dozen hot air balloons and pilots from New Hampshire, Ohio, Florida, New Mexico, Colorado...

DATE: Sept. 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Blue Jays football wins at Del Norte, 20-6

After losing their first game to Norwood, the Blue Jays have bounced back with wins over Rangely and, on Friday, a 20-6 win at Del Norte. Penalties contributed to Mancos' slow start on Friday...

DATE: Sept. 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: DS - Sports

Young Blue Jays drop to 1-6

The Mancos volleyball team is still establishing its identity. At times, they will go on runs that include highlight plays like Jessica Gutierrez running into the bleachers to save a ball, Nicole...

DATE: Sept. 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Sports

Runners excel at Ridgway

The Mancos cross-country team traveled to Ridgway State Park last Friday for the Ramble at the Reservoir, and both teams took home silver. The girls had three runners finish in the top 10 on their...

DATE: Sept. 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Sports

Upcoming in Sports

Football Friday, Sept. 25 Homecoming vs. Sanford at 6 p.m. Volleyball Thursday, Sept. 24 Home vs. Nucla , 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29 Home vs. Dove Creek, 4 p.m. Cross-Country Wednesday, Sept. 23 John...

DATE: Sept. 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Sports

Homecoming Schedule

Wednesday, Sept. 23 Circus Performer Day (8-11.10 a.m.: Regular class Lunch 11.45-12.45 a.m.: Regular class time to make up for driving assembly. 12.50- 2.15 p.m.: Games in high school 2.20-2.45...

DATE: Sept. 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: MT - Education

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