Briefs

Mesa Verde to lift fire restrictions on Sept. 6

The Journal Mesa Verde National Park will lift fire restrictions on Sept. 6 at 12:01 a.m., public information officer Cristy…

September 4, 2018

Local News

Heart Path House to celebrate 10th anniversary

Montezuma Food Coalition art show will coincide with celebration

September 3, 2018

Local News

Aztec Ruins hosts presentation of the Zuni origin story

Curtis Quam, of the A:Shiwi A:wan Museum and Heritage Center in Zuni, New Mexico, will share his share his background…

September 3, 2018

Local News

Friends of the Dolores Library seeking new members

Friends of the Dolores Library will hold a kickoff meeting for library patrons who are interested in volunteering for projects…

August 31, 2018

Local News

Educators invited to Dolores open house at Canyons of the Ancients

Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance invites teachers to an open house from 1 to 5 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Canyons…

August 31, 2018

Local News

Nonprofit starts scholars program in Southwest Colorado

Southwestern Colorado Area Health Education Center recently announced a collaboration with Fort Lewis College, Pueblo Community College Southwest Nursing Program…

August 28, 2018

Local News

Forest Service greenlights Palisade Plunge Trail

The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests’ Grand Valley Ranger District approved the Palisade Plunge Trail early last week,…

August 28, 2018

Local News

Diane Mitsch Bush to visit Durango

Mitsch Bushdu1-i-syn A free reception with Colorado 3rd District Democratic nominee Diane Mitsch Bush will be held from 5:30 to…

August 26, 2018

Local News

Writer Rick Kempa is Mesa Verde’s next artist-in-residence

The Journal Rick Kempa, a poet and essayist from Rock Springs, Wyoming, will be Mesa Verde National Park’s artist-in-residence from…

August 26, 2018

Local News

San Juan Regional to offer Cortez career fair

Animas Surgical Hospital is planning to open a 73,125-square-foot expansion and a two-level parking garage in the fall of 2019.Courtesy…

August 26, 2018

Outdoors

Trail work set for Sept. 8 at Silverton

From Silverton SingleTrack Society, a trail advocacy group for mountain bikers, announced that it, in partnership with the Bureau of…

August 25, 2018

Local News

Saturday artist reception canceled in Mancos

The artist reception for Hilary Mockewich scheduled for Saturday in Mancos has been canceled. The event has been rescheduled for…

August 25, 2018

Library’s tutoring program has openings for young readers

The Journal The library’s reading volunteer Raising Readers intervention, mentoring and tutoring program has openings for elementary school readers who…

August 22, 2018

League of Women Voters plans candidate forum

The Journal The League of Women Voters of Montezuma County will meet at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8, at…

August 22, 2018

Cortez Adult Education Center needs tutors

The Journal The Cortez Adult Education Center is looking for experienced or retired teachers in Cortez to volunteer one to…

August 22, 2018

New Mexico officials begin ‘chile blitz’ to spot fake chiles

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – New Mexico officials have launched a “chile blitz” aimed at spotting fake New Mexico chile. New…

August 22, 2018

Man charged in family killings spoke on saving relationships

DENVER – A Colorado man charged with killing his family and dumping their bodies at an oil worksite taped a…

August 22, 2018

1 killed, 2 injured after SUV goes over cliff in Colorado

du1-i-syn Associated Press PUEBLO — A 35-year-old man died and two others were injured when their SUV plunged 17-feet (5.2-meters)…

August 20, 2018

Local News

Crow Canyon archaeologist to discuss 3D modeling and technology

The Journal Archaeologist Grant Coffey will discuss the use of aerial drones and 3D technology during his presentation “Digitizing the…

August 18, 2018

Business

San Juan Regional Medical Center forms strategic alignment

The Journal San Juan Regional Medical Center and Cerner in Farmington formed a strategic alignment to enhance service delivery capabilities.…

August 18, 2018

Center of Southwest Studies winding up ‘Women in the Southwest’

The Journal The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College concludes its summer lecture series based on the theme…

August 16, 2018

Trish Zornia, considering a run for the Senate, will visit Cortez

The Journal Potential U.S. Senate candidate Trish Zornia plans to visit Cortez on Sunday, Aug. 19, during her tour of…

August 16, 2018

Cortez Public Library announces September Storytime lineup

The Journal The Cortez Public Library has announced its September lineup for its Raising Readers Storytime program, held every Thursday…

August 16, 2018

Four Corners Recycling seeks $1,280 to keep bins in business

Courtesy photo<br><br>The Four Corners Recycling Initiative asks its recyclers in Mancos to help fund the bins and keep the drop-off…

August 9, 2018