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Cortez library, theater to screen award-winning ‘Cartel Land’

“Cartel Land” portrays the efforts of vigilantes policing the drug war from two sides of Mexico’s border.Courtesy photo The Cortez…

Grant helps help region’s parents find child care

Southwest Colorado facing shortage of child care workers

Miss Tess and Talkbacks come to Cortez

Miss Tess and the TalkbacksShervin Lainez Miss Tess and the Talkbacks will perform at the Sunflower Theatre on Valentine’s Day,…

The Grapevine: How and when to decant (It’s complicated)

Alan Cuenca When, why and how long to decant wine is a common question that is not easily answered. Several…

In southeastern Utah, the Procession Panel speaks across time

Majestic rock art in southeastern Utah tells an elaborate, ancient tale

J2B2 rocks M-CHS auditorium day and night

The John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band performs for the Montezuma-Cortez High School rewards program Tuesday. The band performed later in the…

Library, Sunflower to show ‘Out in the Cold’

The Cortez Public Library in collaboration with the Sunflower Theatre, will show the documentary film “Out in the Cold” at…

The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution Documentary explores roots of revolutionary group

In the late 1960s, as change was coming to America — as cities were burning, Vietnam was exploding, and disputes…

‘Kung Fu Panda’ back for third round

Move over, Poe Dameron. Po the panda is back in town. And this Dragon Warrior is every bit as brave…

Will Silverton reduce risk of lung cancer?

People gather on Blair Street during a festival in Silverton. The mountain town’s elevation of 9,308 feet might help people…

Murphy Hogback in Utah is infinite Earth

Murphy Hogback a perfect winter getaway

Local jazz musician Newnam takes stage at Sunflower

Musicians Bob Newnam and Tom MacClusky play while Kevin Haull, Deb Haull, Geoff Kickcok, and Kris Hickcok discuss the artwork…

Cortez Quilt Co. trains a new generation of quilters

Cortez Quilt Co. opens doors to preteens, trains a new generation

Highly prized Snowdown tickets going for big bucks

Turning profit ‘violates spirit of Snowdown’

The Grapevine: Stock your cellar with wines that age gracefully

Aging wine can be a mystery. Common scenarios include: “We want to buy a wine for our newborn baby to…

Silverton filmmaker focuses on Animas River cleanup

Calls for residents to speak up about spill

Putt putt tournament aims to help area nonprofits

On Feb. 6, Onward! will host a nine-hole mini-golf tournament at nine restaurant venues in downtown Cortez. This event will…

Gail’s Garden: Godzilla, Bruce Lee and your garden

Snow covers a house at Trout Lake.Sam Green/The Journal Throughout the fall months, the big eye was on the developing…

Birth: Casey Dylan Kop

Casey Dylan Kop Bryan and Callie Kop would like to announce the birth of their son, Casey Dylan Kop. Casey…

Miners’ secret cabin is a marvel in the snowy San Juans

With ingenious design, hidden bunkhouse survives

Hains’ fiber artwork on display in Artisans of Mancos window

Nancy Hains’ fiber artwork will be on display at the Artisans of Mancos’ window display through January. Born in Buffalo,…

Band gives early performance at Sunflower

Hisaw performs for working-class hero

Joined onstage by Moe of Moetones

Preview Jorgenson Bluegrass Band boasts a proven pedigree

If you are a bluegrass fan, or even if you are not, you are in for a treat when the…