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Congressman calls on New Mexico to help with water dispute

ALBUQUERQUE – New Mexico’s only Republican member of Congress has joined the fight between ranchers and the federal government over…

Cortez Knights of Columbus announces 2016 scholarships

The Cortez Knights of Columbus Council 4209 has announced two Knights Memorial Scholarships. Nathaniel Baker Nathaniel Baker is a 2016…

Premiere of Heart & Soul video will show in Cortez

Many local citizens participated in the Heart & Soul project that was undertaken by the city of Cortez as the…

Denise Gard and Sienna will perform at Cortez library

Denise Gard and her famous Border Collie, Sienna, will bring tail-wagging tales to life as Sienna performs amazing tricks and…

Archaeologist Coffey to present lecture at Crown Canyon

Coffey Archaeologist Grant Coffey will speak on “Creating Symmetry: Building Social Landscapes in the Central Mesa Verde Region,” at 7…

Bear tracked and killed after scratching Arriola resident

A black bear with a silver colored back climbs the rocks above the Dolores River in this file photo.Sam Green/The…

Dolores High School graduates Class of 2016

Dolores High’s Class of 2016 gets advice from seniors, alumnus

A treasure of cave art is discovered in Spain

Spanish archaeologists say they have discovered an exceptional set of Paleolithic-era cave drawings that could rank among the best in…

Abortion-rights backers attack Colorado GOP legislators

NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado wants Dems in control of state Senate

Cultural Center adds fence for paid events

Rocky Mountain Building Products worker Rick Kremen nails a log as Joe Hawkins holds it in place as they build…

La Plata County to consider comments on Superfund

EPA also set to begin sampling water in early June

Cortez sanitation manager Tim Krebs dies at 46

Krebs Cortez Sanitation District Manager Tim Krebs died Friday, May 20 at the age of 46. He was born on…

Mercy will offer free class about prediabetes

For The Journal People diagnosed with prediabetes are at a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.…

Smokey Bear educates Kiva students at Carpenter Natural Area

Firewise teaches wildfire lessons

Hay producers needed for annual publication

The Colorado Department of Agriculture is accepting listings for the 2016 Colorado Hay Directory. The annual publication, celebrating its 30th…

Cortez council approves hospital plan, City Hall contract

Southwest Memorial expansion includes new patient wing, office building

Ranching challenges emerge after 2012 drought

Genetics key to getting by for northeast Colorado ranch

New-home sales jump to an eight-year high

WASHINGTON – Americans ramped up their purchases of new homes in April to the highest level since January 2008, evidence…

M-CHS Class of 2016 has ‘skyrocketing future’

The Montezuma-Cortez High School commencement ceremony on Thursday night marked the end of the Class of 2016’s high school career,…

Whitewater to arrive on Lower Dolores River

A whitewater release for the Dolores River below McPhee dam is planned to begin Thursday and last for five or…

SWOS students graduate

Mancos Mayor Pro Tem Baskin resigns

Board considers FoodShare’s proposal

McPhee boat inspections get funding

Forest Service considers funding for mitigation, monitoring, more

Bail set for suspects in Fort Lewis College student’s slaying

Four men held on suspicion of first-degree murder in shooting death