Man receives deferred judgment in child sex sting case
Defendant didn’t follow through with solicitation
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Voters will see 9 statewide issues on November ballot
Getty Images/iStockphoto DENVER – Colorado voters this November will face seven citizen-initiated statewide ballot measures and two other issues referred by the Colorado Legislature. The ballot picture came into focus…
Western monarch butterflies get a closer look
A recent study documents the butterfly’s decline, while a new project looks at how to improve its population
Documentary offers a sharp look at the West’s water crisis
In ‘Killing the Colorado,’ people, not nature, are responsible for shortages
Cortez Cemetery limits access after theft and vandalism
The Journal The Cortez Cemetery will start locking its gates because of theft and vandalism, said Gayle Johnson, manager of the Cortez Cemetery District. The cemetery will be open only…
Donations help summer reading program succeed
The Cortez Public Library would like to thank the following for helping make our 2016 Summer Reading Program such a success: McDonald’s gave gift certificates/bookmarks for Happy Meals; Three Rivers…
Rocky Mountain Energy Summit examines intersecting industry issues
Economics juxtaposed with environmental concerns
Construction is underway in Cortez on Osprey headquarters
Rain slowed the construction of the foundation for the new Osprey Packs headquarters at Empire Street and Mildred Road, just east of Park Street. The backpack company’s 26,310-square-foot building will…
Judy Bryan wins Best of Show at Dolores quilt show
Judy Bryan is the winner of the Best of Show award in the 2016 Dolores Mountain Quilters Guild show, held Friday and Saturday at the Dolores Community Center. Linda Towle…
Biochar seen as potential market for forest
System transforms less desirable timber into fertilizer, power
Mesa Verde to host Centennial Fun Run
Mesa Verde National Park staff will host a Centennial Fun Run and Walk on Sept. 17 as part of celebrations for the National Park Service Centennial. A 5.5-mile race will…
Montezuma County author writes kids mystery novel
Montezuma County author Lynette Harrell has published a new mystery novel for children.Sam Green/The Journal Montezuma County author Lynette Harrell’s new book for adolescents is inspired by real-life people, places…
Historic McElmo flume awarded final funding
$180,000 grant will refurbish structure built in 1890s
Southwest Health moves forward with $30M expansion
Limited-sales tax to fund project
Push underway to remove ‘slavery’ from state law
Ballot effort would strike archaic constitutional language
Connect4 project is still moving forward
Karen Sheekdu1-i-syn By Mayor Karen Sheek The past few months have been an exciting time in Montezuma County as representatives from the county, Cortez, Mancos, Dolores, and the Ute Mountain…
Navajos host permaculture workshop
Navajo workshops are scheduled to demonstrate the ‘food forest’ technique
Mesa Verde celebrates 100 years of the National Park Service
Mesa Verde celebrates 100 years of the National Park Service
Towaoc woman pleads not guilty to murder charge
Colorow released to Durango halfway house