“Better late than never” is how Southwest Colorado Republicans described their Democratic governor’s address. During his State of the State address on Thursday, Gov. John Hickenlooper expressed a commitment to…
Gov. John Hickenlooper delivered his fifth State of the State address Thursday to a divided Legislature, pointing to difficult work ahead. Escorted by a bipartisan group of lawmakers, Hickenlooper made…
Southwest Memorial project would also consolidate Cortez’s primary care clinics
A seven-week Certified Nurse Aide training program starts next week at Southwest Colorado Community College’s West Campus in Mancos. Starting Monday, Jan. 26, the class will meet 8 to 11:45…
A local public lands advocate has been chosen to represent the recreation community on the BLM’s Southwest Resource Advisory Council. James Dietrich, a federal lands planner with Montezuma County, will…
The number of office visits last year to the Montezuma County Department of Veterans Services saw a 91 percent spike when compared with 2013 numbers, a jump officials say is…
The Montezuma-Cortez High School dance team performs at the basketball game against Pagosa Springs Wednesday night.Sam Green/Cortez Journal
Guv speaks of struggles, encourages acts of kindness
Hikers and bikers took advantage of the Mesa Verde Bike and Hike event last year at Mesa Verde National Park. Hikers and bicycle riders could ride or hike along the…
Hundreds of miles of trails and roads crisscross the Rico-West Dolores region of the San Juan National Forest. But who gets to use what? Balancing multiple uses for recreation while…
Testimony in the trial of a previously convicted sex offender charged with molesting an 8-year-old girl in 2013 concluded Wednesday afternoon. Closing statements were set to start at 10 a.m.…
