Montezuma-Cortez Middle School again wins national music award
Program lauded for adaption, persistence amid pandemic
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Jury trials return to courts in Montezuma County
Trials held in person; public can watch via video feed
Man rescued after becoming stuck under truck
Crews used inflatable bags to lift vehicle
Cortez mogul skier competes at U.S. Junior National Championship
Sophomore Max Johnson skis for Telluride team
Man in tree holds officers at bay for three hours in Cortez
Incident occurred in field near Sleeping Ute Apartments
Hikers report illegal target shooting on Canyons of the Ancients Monument
BLM officer responds to area west of north Sand Canyon
Police, Sheriff’s Office to co-host Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
Goal is to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths
City closes in on new city manager hire
Cortez City Manager John Dougherty, shown in 2019, announced his resignation in January.The Journal file Cortez City Council plans to narrow its list of candidates for the city manager position…
Wildfire risk significant for Southwest Colorado
Forecast shows above normal potential
Four Corners Home and Garden Show returns to fairgrounds Friday
About 100 local and national vendors will be present
Mesa Verde National Park designated as Dark Sky park
Lighting controlled and reduced to preserve the view of the stars
Winds and dry conditions trigger wildfire watch in Southwest Colorado
Cortez had strong winter snows, but mountains of Dolores Basin below average
State’s red flag law used once in Montezuma County
Commissioners declared county a gun sanctuary in response to law in 2019
Dolores River Anglers seeks water quality protection for streams
Outstanding waters designation would protect water quality, water rights not impacted
Youth Corps to work on motorized trails
Heavy use and wildfires impact recreation areas
Three killed in crash near Colorado-New Mexico state line are identified
Deadly collision occurred Monday on U.S. 491
Montezuma County commissioners assert opposition to wolves
Impacts on livestock a concern; wolf advocates point out ecological benefits
Easter egg hunt is Saturday in Dolores
The Dolores Easter Egg hunt returns this year on April 3 at Joe Rowell Park.The Journal file Dolores will hold an Easter egg hunt on April 3 at 10 a.m.…
Rodeo series returns to Montezuma County Fairgrounds
True Western Roundup events includes Freedom Day celebration July 3
Cortez approved again for Rural Jump-Start Program
County’s struggle to attract new, unique businesses continues