Briefs

Heritage Orchard Conference offers webinars

The Journal The Heritage Orchard Conference will present a free webinar series beginning Thursday. Learn about the work of fellow…

August 19, 2020

Environmental assessment gives go-ahead to Mesa Top Loop project

The Journal An environmental assessment of proposed work on the Mesa Top Loop roads in Mesa Verde National Park has…

August 19, 2020

Southwest Colorado program for entrepreneurs offers virtual showcase

Format offers opportunity for broader network

August 13, 2020

Dolores hosts community market, mountain bike race

The Journal The Dolores Chamber of Commerce will host a community-wide yard sale and farmers market with businesses, residents, growers…

August 7, 2020

SJMA hosts Forest Fridays for Montezuma County youths

The Journal San Juan Mountains Association hosts Forest Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon through Aug. 28. Drop-off and pickup…

August 5, 2020

USDA Farm Service Agency offers disaster assistance programs

The Journal USDA Farm Service Agency has announced disaster programs available in Montezuma County, including Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. Cattle,…

August 5, 2020

San Juan Basin Archaeological Society to host virtual meeting

The public is invited to the next meeting of the San Juan Basin Archaeological Society at 7 p.m. Wednesday via…

August 5, 2020

Stanley Goodall joins membership of American Angus Association

The Journal Stanley Goodall of Cortez is a new member of the American Angus Association, the national breed organization headquartered…

August 5, 2020

San Juan Mountains Association Adventure Camp begins Monday

The Journal San Juan Mountains Association will host an Adventure Camp for Montezuma County youths from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30…

August 5, 2020

Leftover big-game licenses to go on sale Aug. 4

A couple of bull elk lead cows through snow.Sam Green/The Journal The Journal Leftover licenses for Colorado’s big-game seasons will…

August 1, 2020

Chimney Rock Interpretative Association offers flora tour Aug. 6

Chimney Rock Interpretative Association in conjunction with the U.S. Forest Service will offer a new flora tour Thursday. The tour…

August 1, 2020

Colorado Department of Health and the Environment to host COVID-19 mitigation webinar

Colorado Department of Health and the Environment will host a COVID-19 mitigation webinar at 12:10 p.m. Thursday. The webinar is…

July 31, 2020

Leslie Lyons named to honor roll

The Journal Leslie Lyons of Dolores was named to the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh spring honor roll. To qualify, a…

July 31, 2020

Maddy Mahaffey named to Colorado College’s dean’s list

The Journal Maddy Mahaffey of Dolores has been named to Colorado College’s dean’s list. Mahaffey was a senior at Colorado…

July 31, 2020

School Community Youth Collaborative and Pinon Project offer virtual hangouts

School Community Youth Collaborative and Pinon Project will host online hangouts for teens at 6 p.m. Wednesdays.Courtesy Pinon Project The…

July 30, 2020

Celebrate Colorado Day with free entrance into state parks Monday

Herald Staff Report To celebrate Colorado Day, and the 144th birthday of the state, Colorado Parks and Wildlife will offer…

July 30, 2020

BLM Tres Rios and Uncompahgre Field Office’s lift Stage I fire restrictions

The Journal Stage I fire restrictions will be lifted on public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management in…

July 30, 2020

Salute to Seniors virtual event comes to southern Colorado

Salute to Seniors will host a virtual expo for seniors Aug. 21-22.Courtesy Salute to Seniors The Journal Salute to Seniors…

July 28, 2020

Montezuma Inspire Coalition holding virtual meeting

Group invites public to strategic plan presentation

July 24, 2020

San Juan Mining and Reclamation Conference to be held virtually

The 10th annual San Juan Mining and Reclamation Conference will be held virtually from Sept. 21 to Sept. 24. The…

July 24, 2020

Annual Back to School Supply Drive seeks donations

The fourth annual School Supply Giveaway is seeking donations for the Aug. 15 event.Courtesy MECC The Journal The fourth annual…

July 23, 2020

Montezuma County 4-H and FFA livestock sale goes virtual

The Journal The Montezuma County 4-H and FFA livestock sale will take place virtually at 2 p.m. Saturday. The live…

July 23, 2020

CDOT to begin signal and ramp enhancements in Cortez

CDOT to begin U.S. Highway 160 Hawkins signal and ramp enhancements in Cortez.Courtesy CDOT The Journal The Colorado Department of…

July 22, 2020

Lightning causes Entrance Fire in Mesa Verde

Screenshot from Google mapThe location of the Entrance Fire at Mesa Verde National Park.du1-i-syn The Journal The Entrance Fire, located…

July 22, 2020