Briefs

Polis orders flags lowered to honor victims of attack at Capitol

American flag at half-staff blowing in wind with blue sky and clouds.Adobe Stock The Journal Colorado Gov. Jared Polis ordered…

April 5, 2021

McPhee boat ramp to open April 17, House Creek ramp on May 1

A pontoon boat docks at McPhee boat ramp in this file photo.The Journal file The Journal San Juan National Forest’s…

April 1, 2021

New Mexicans 75 and older no longer need event codes to schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments

New Mexico Department of Health announced New Mexicans 75 years and older who are registered at Seniors will receive invitations…

March 30, 2021

El Pomar Foundation approves $15,000 to nonprofits in the southwest region

The Journal Grant funding of $15,000 will support the work of nonprofits in the Southwest region. El Pomar Trustees approved…

March 30, 2021

Cortez Farmers Market to hold vendor meeting

The Journal Cortez Farmers Market will host its annual spring vendor meeting at 10 a.m. April 10 at Montezuma County…

March 25, 2021

Gov. Polis orders flags lowered to honor victims of Boulder shooting

An American flag at half-staff,Adobe Stock The Journal Colorado Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags lowered to half-staff on all public…

March 23, 2021

League of Women Voters of Montezuma County to host identity theft talk

du1-i-syn The Journal League of Women Voters of Montezuma County will host a virtual talk on “Identity theft: Don’t be…

March 22, 2021

Polis orders flags lowered to honor victims of Atlanta shooting

The Journal Colorado Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide now until sunset Monday…

March 19, 2021

Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project to host grafting workshop

The Journal Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project will host a free virtual grafting workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. Learn…

March 18, 2021

Prescribed burns planned for the Dolores Ranger District

The Journal San Juan National Forest Dolores Ranger District will conduct several prescribed burns starting in April. Burning operations depend…

March 17, 2021

BLM offers online reservation system for Canyons of the Ancients Museum

The Journal Beginning April 1, the Bureau of Land Management will offer online reservations for self-guided tours at the Canyons…

March 16, 2021

Pueblo Community College Foundation’s Scholarship application open until March 31

The Pueblo Community College Foundation’s scholarship application is open now through midnight March 31. Any student who is currently attending…

March 16, 2021

Cortez residents earn degrees from Western Governors University

The Journal These local residents earned a degree from Western Governors University. The online, nonprofit university has graduated over 218,000…

March 16, 2021

Empire Electric schedules maintenance outage in east Cortez

Outage map for Empire Electric Associationâ€™s maintenance outage on March 18.Empire Electric Association The Journal Empire Electric Association has scheduled…

March 15, 2021

Community members organize cattle drive and freedom ride

Buddy the steer will act as a mascot for cattle drive and freedom ride.Courtesy Sherry Simmons The Journal In response…

March 12, 2021

San Juan College to host AstroFriday virtual presentation

San Juan College Planetarium will present its AstroFriday online featuring “The Astronomy of Harry Potter” at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.…

March 11, 2021

Prescribed burns begin in Disappointment Valley, continue in West Dolores Rim

The Journal The Bureau of Land Management’s Tres Rios Field Office plans to conduct several prescribed burns beginning April 15…

March 9, 2021

Adult Education Center to offer spring ESL, GED classes

The Journal Durango and Cortez Adult Education Center will offer session IV English as a second language and GED/high school…

March 3, 2021

Dolores River Anglers to hold virtual chapter meeting

The Journal Dolores River Anglers chapter of Trout Unlimited will conduct a virtual chapter meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday. Greg…

March 3, 2021

San Juan County, N.M., administration offices to reopen Monday

San Juan County, New Mexico, offices will open to the public Monday during regular business hours and continue to observe…

February 26, 2021

Dolores resident Leslie Lyons named to dean’s list

The Journal University of Wisconsin Oshkosh officials announced students who qualified for the dean’s list in fall 2020 across all…

February 16, 2021

Dolores Public Library reopens under Level Yellow

The Journal Dolores Public Library reopened the to the public Feb. 8 after closing in November because of surges in…

February 9, 2021

Southwestern Colorado Livestock Association to host annual meeting

Livestock association plans meetings, dinner, entertainment

February 5, 2021

Four Southwest Colorado counties qualify for Enhanced Enterprise Zone Tax Credits

Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade has updated the list of counties that qualify for Enhanced Rural Enterprise…

February 3, 2021