News

Citizens Bank wraps up branch

Citizens State Bank completed its transition into a branch location of Four Corners Community Bank, Monday. Four Corners Community Bank…

February 13, 2014

Education

Crow Canyon plans exhibit of studentsâ€™ work

Students practice throwing an atlatl under the watchful eye of David Kill of the Bureau of Land Management, as part…

February 13, 2014

Local News

Angels may remind us that we’re missing life

I have a wonderful print of one of Brian Andreas’ works. Not everyone would like it, I’m sure. There are…

February 13, 2014

Local News

How to respond to a gentle rebuke

The other day my wife, Kim, said she woke up in the middle of the night feeling warm. She was…

February 13, 2014

Business

Mr. Happy’s is looking for a buyer

Owner has been in business 4 years in Cortez

February 13, 2014

Local News

Southwest Health Notes: Nine ways that you can help your heart

This month brings us Valentine’s Day, the mid-February ritual where sweethearts of all ages exchange cards, gifts, romantic glances, and…

February 13, 2014

Local News

Beauty is fleeting

Durangoan wins gold in international snow sculpture contest in Breckenridge

February 13, 2014

Local News

Mancos getting water, but don’t drink it yet

Service being restored, but water may not be safe until Monday

February 13, 2014

Local News

Fire guts three shops on Main Street, Cortez

Traffic detoured until noon Sunday after early morning fire; neighboring businesses step up to assist firefighters

February 9, 2014

Local News

Ranch royalty

Sidney Snyder named Stockman of the Year; Joylene Higgins is Cowbelle of the Year

February 8, 2014

Local News

Farm Bill may benefit conservation easements

Bill merges 2 programs, includes $1 billion in funding

February 7, 2014

Local News

Mesa Verde wants plan to manage invasive weeds

Non-native plants competing with native species, park says

February 7, 2014

Local News

HerStory Myra Colby Bradwell

Bradwelldu1-i-syn Myra Colby Bradwell was born in Manchester, Vermont on Feb. 12 1831. She became a lawyer and crusader for…

February 4, 2014

Education

Local students named to Fort Lewis College dean’s list

Nearly 450 students were named to Fort Lewis College’s dean’s list for the fall 2013 semester. Local students who were…

February 4, 2014

Local News

Former undersheriff Cronk: No plea deal

The public corruption trial of former Montezuma County Undersheriff Robin Cronk inched forward this week after the defendant rejected a…

February 4, 2014

Education

M-CHS unveils new logo

Montezuma-Cortez High School has introduced a new logo that includes a representation of the sun, mountains and mesas. M-CHS also…

February 4, 2014

Business

Residential building surges in Durango, La Plata County

Residential building surged in Durango and La Plata County in 2013 as builders rushed to make up for years of…

February 4, 2014

Education

Ute Mountain Utes plan district education mentors

Advocacy program revamped after attrition

February 4, 2014

Local News

Christian Women plan mother-daughter Teatime Banquet

For The Journal Christian Womenâ€™s Celebrations invite everyone to a mother and daughter Royal Teatime Banquet on Feb. 15 at…

February 4, 2014

Education

Time machines, triumphs and twists take stage

M-CHS’s ‘One Act Festival’ had a little bit of everything

February 4, 2014

Education

M-CHS unveils new logo

Montezuma-Cortez High School has introduced a new logo that includes a representation of the sun, mountains and mesas. M-CHS also…

February 4, 2014

Local News

A look backstage at a traveling circus

‘What’s amazing is they take all day to set up, but then they’ll have it all tore down in about…

February 4, 2014

Local News

Marines honor man from Cortez

Specialist went beyond call of duty

February 4, 2014

Local News

Head-to-head battle

A six-point buck saw his reflection in a window on the 500 block of Arbecam Avenue and decided to charge.…

February 4, 2014