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League gets update on behavioral health The local League of Women Voters will hear an overview of what’s new in…

Cortez hosting Catholic ordination on Sept. 14

Deacon Francisco Javier Diaz Moreno will be ordained a Theatine Catholic priest at St. Margaret Mary’s Church on Montezuma Avenue…

New owner assumes debt, legacy of rally

Four Corners Motorcycle Rally in the hands of Johnny Valdez

Chaco, Cahokia on tap at Sunflower speech

For the Cortez Journal Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance presents Dr. Steve Lekson on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m., at…

Library plans event on early literacy

The Cortez Public Library is sponsoring a SPELL (Supporting Parents in Early Literacy through Libraries) event on Saturday, Sept. 19…

South African horticulturist speaks about rare plants

For The Cortez Journal Georg Fritz, horticulturist at Heidelberg, Gauteng, South Africa, talks about his experiences with rare plants and…

Magazine: Durango a top getaway

A Denver publication named Durango the best small-town getaway in Colorado, citing its friendly atmosphere where waiters and customers might…

Secret Hideout

Star gazing from a Unaweep Canyon Yurt

Elks offering food backpacks for vets

If you’re a disabled veteran and need food and basic supplies, the Cortez Elks Lodge is stepping up to help.…

Canyons of the Ancients seeks 2015 artists

The Bureau of Land Management is encouraging artists to grab a camera, sketch pad, paints or any other artistic tool…

Gail in the Garden: The three Rs of gardening

September is the month that schools are back in session and moms breathe a sigh of relief that another summer…

Patients want drugs now, but at what risk?

By Trudy Lieberman Rural Health News Service As drugs and medical devices are developed, it’s understandable that the public, always…

Nightsong Trio to perform

Flutist Jessica Peterson, pianist Sally Logee Neel and violinist Heidi Tanner.Courtesy photo The Nightsong Trio from Pagosa Springs will be…

Plein air painting demonstration by Mesa Verde’s Beens

For The Cortez Journal Landscape artist J. Milton (Milt) Beens will serve as Mesa Verde National Park artist in residence…

Mesa Verde releases schedule changes for fall

Fall season schedules at Mesa Verde National Park begin Tuesday, Sept. 8, with additional schedule changes later in September and…

A saddle hits the stage

Couple make signature piece for Twain’s farewell tour

Mesa Verde entrance fees waived on Aug. 25

Mesa Verde National Park will waive entrance fees on Tuesday, Aug. 25 to celebrate the 99th birthday of the National…

A secret stash

A live-in bus near Mesa Verde might be that special place to send your out-of-town guests

Rice, Cain playing Sunflower Theatre

Ben Rice, who has been leaving favorable impressions on audiences around the Northwest with his voice and guitar for the…

Cowboy ministry returns to Mancos

Cowarts served from 1994 to 1999

Celebrating Escalante Days

Burning rubber

Brent McClain spins his tires in the George Geer Memorial Car Show burn-off as the wind blows the smoke away.Sam…

Phil’s World hosting Lands Day event

National Public Lands Day, which will take place on Sept. 26, will be celebrated at P{hil’s World with a “Trasher…

Mesa Verde plans talk on NAGPRA and Kennewick Man

Dr. Lillian Wakeley will present a talk on Thursday, Aug. 13, about the 1996 discovery of the remains of 9,000-year-old…