WASHINGTON – It’s no secret that although the U.S. economy is near “full employment” (September’s jobless rate: 5.1 percent), its rate of growth of about 2 percent annually has been…
As a science educator and resident living near Cortez, I am thrilled and relieved to see that 11 Republican Congressmen have co-sponsored the historic Gibson resolution on climate change. Climate…
I am writing in response to, “Montezuma County irked by BLM map,” (Journal, Sept. 29). We’ve all come to know and love the public lands here in our backyard in…
Residents and visitors line Main Avenue on Saturday morning to watch the Cowboy Parade, led by the La Plata County Mounted Patrol. The event was part of the Durango Cowboy…
A U.S. Justice Department spokesperson has confirmed that federal officials are actively investigating a case on the Ute Mountain Ute reservation southwest of Cortez. After receiving a tip about a…
Local 4-H members from throughout Montezuma County earned the opportunity to send their projects to the Colorado State Fair by being first in their division and age group at the…
Showing their school spirit, Panthers fans cheer for the Montezuma-Cortez High School volleyball team on Tuesday night. The homecoming football game is Friday at 7 p.m. against Gunnison.Sam Green/The Journal
County landfill hosts food drive The Montezuma County landfill will be hosting a food drive on Saturday, Oct. 3. In lieu of payment for dumping, customers can pay with nonperishable…
M-CHS faces 2-2 Gunnison and its unusual I-formation
What is M-CHS doing to protect athletes? School adds new helmets and a full-time trainer
Wednesday, Sept. 9 4:38 p.m. A man was ticketed for possession of alcohol at Centennial Park. Friday, Sept. 11 7:04 a.m. A man reported a locked bicycle was stolen from…
Friday, Sept. 11 12:55 p.m. A man blamed his landlord for damaging a tire on his company truck after the tire popped while driving in Dolores. He also claimed his…
Backhoe champ<br><br> Jason Burton displays his first place award in the West Slope Snow and Ice Conference Backhoe Competition. He competed against about 100 backhoe operators from the West Slope.…
Mike “Doc” Ashcroft christens a plaque at Mitchell Springs with a beer on Saturday. The historical marker was installed near County Road H and S. Oak Street by Four Corners-area…
