Brewmaster wins Cortez Idol contest
Cortez Idol winner Branden Miller, left, receives a $1,000 check from Blondie’s owner Desmond Calhoon.The Cortez Journal He sings in the shower. He sings in the car. He signs while…
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Landscape shapes artist’s vision
The wondrous cloudscapes seen in recent days over Montezuma County also float in the work of local artist Rosie Carter. Carter started five years ago capturing scenes like flocks of…
Grande dame
Mardi Gras fundraiser, preservation groups continue to chip away in effort to restore Mancos Opera House
Artist shows updated cowgirl jewelry
Organic, raw, earthy. These are the words local Cortez artist Ann Goodall uses to describe her contemporary cowgirl jewelry. The artist will showcasing her silver pendants, leather cuffs and earrings…
Local artist creates updated cowgirl jewelry
Organic, raw, earthy. These are the words local Cortez artist Ann Goodall uses to describe her contemporary cowgirl jewelry. The artist will showcasing her silver pendants, leather cuffs and earrings…
Cortez artist showcasing updated cowgirl jewelry
Organic, raw, earthy. These are the words local Cortez artist Ann Goodall uses to describe her contemporary cowgirl jewelry. The artist will showcasing her silver pendants, leather cuffs and earrings…
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Suit up for Millwood Follies benefit
Event will raise money for cardiology equipment at Mercy
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Fan betting an arm (but not a leg) on Super Bowl
Andy Sanchez, Jr. predicts the Denver Broncos will defeat the Seattle Seahawks 42-28 in Super Bowl XLVIII. “The keys to the game for the Broncos is first downs, no penalties…
Farm Fresh plans art contest
For 30 years, the Colorado Farm Fresh Directory has been the “go-to” guide that connects consumers with local producers and agritourism activities. Published by the Colorado Department of Agriculture, Farm…
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Cortez Idol finalaists selected
The top 20 finalists have been named for the 2nd Annual Cortez Idol competition. The winner receives a $1,000 cash prize. More than 50 area singers auditioned for the competition…
Creating chairs that rock
Artist's sculpted works win national awards, will be on display in Durango
Musical high note
Local man designs, launches a music stand that doubles as its own carrying case
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Made in Dolores: Music stand folds into portable case
A new music invention is being manufactured in Dolores, and it’s moving up the charts. Bob Waggoner is a local musician who recognized a common problem that he set out…
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Idol competition returns to Cortez
Singers will compete for $1,000 cash prize
Mancos Public library will continue free movies
The Mancos Public Library will continue to offer free movies every Monday at 4 p.m. On Jan. 6, the library will show Turbo, about a racing snail, which runs 90…
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Winter solstice tour reveals mystery of the ancients’ sun calendars
Shadows stretched over ancient spirals etched into the rock at the Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Park on Saturday, marking the winter solstice as they have for more than 1,000 years.…
REVIEW Counting down chorus’ blessings
The Mancos Valley Chorus completed its Christmas season of shows on Sunday afternoon in Mancos at the Methodist Church. This year’s theme was “Countdown to Christmas.” Each piece had a…
Animal Planet searching area for Bigfoot
Animal Planet is searching for Bigfoot in the Four Corners this week and may shoot more than one episode in the area, according to the Four Corners Film office. On…