Briefs

Partners sought by senior employment program

Senior Community Service Employment Program is seeking partnerships with employers, nonprofits and senior citizens in Colorado. Organizations that become partners…

November 19, 2017

Living

Join scavenger hunt at Mancos State Park on free Friday

Mancos State Park, at 42545 Road N in Mancos, will host a photo scavenger hunt Nov. 24 for Fresh Air…

November 19, 2017

Local News

Holiday Gala set to help young victims of neglect and abuse

The Journal The Four Corners Child Advocacy Center will hold its 15th annual Holiday Gala benefiting young victims of abuse…

November 19, 2017

Local News

Cortez library collecting Christmas decorations for kids

The Journal The Cortez Public Library is collecting new and gently used Christmas trees, ornaments, decorations, gift wrap, bows, cards…

November 19, 2017

Local News

Plant a tree as a gift for the forest this season

People who are seeking gift ideas or ways to give back this holiday season are encouraged to donate to the…

November 18, 2017

Mancos chamber asks businesses to use solar lights on Christmas trees

The Journal The Mancos Valley Chamber of Commerce released a news release on Friday asking businesses on Grand Avenue and…

November 18, 2017

Local News

Mancos Thrift Shop adds U-Haul affiliation

The Journal U-Haul Co. of Colorado has announced that the Mancos Thrift Shop has signed on as a dealer in…

November 17, 2017

Local News

Thanksgiving DUI enforcement runs through Nov. 27

du1-i-syn The Journal The Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado State Patrol and statewide law enforcement agencies will ramp up DUI…

November 17, 2017

Business

CDOT providing fresh start for parolees

du1-i-syn The Journal Individuals on probation or recently released on parole are receiving a second chance to rebuild their lives…

November 17, 2017

Business

Forest Service announces 900 temporary jobs

The Journal The Rocky Mountain Region of the U.S. Forest Service announced today the availability of over 900 temporary jobs…

November 17, 2017

New Mexico man facing 11th DWI – after released from jail

du1-i-syn SANTA FE – A New Mexico man is facing his 11th drunken-driving charge after police say he led them…

November 14, 2017

Man arrested in marijuana grow in western Colorado

GLENWOOD SPRINGS — A man accused of leading a major illegal marijuana grow in western Colorado has been arrested in…

November 13, 2017

Local News

Pay $70 for a QuickBooks class at SWCC

Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center and First National Bank of Durango plan to hold a full-day workshop, Introduction to…

November 13, 2017

News

Durango, Cortez to host Medicare, Medicaid workshop

du1-i-syn Southwest Colorado Health Care Coalition and Onward Innovation will hold two workshops about the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid…

November 12, 2017

Business

SCAPE sets program deadline

du1-i-syn Southwest Colorado Accelerator Program for Entrepreneurs encourages early-stage companies in Southwest Colorado to apply for its 2018 program. SCAPE…

November 12, 2017

Agriculture

Farm Stewardship Award applications open

Associated Press file The Colorado Corn Administrative Committee and Colorado Corn Growers Association are seeking applications for the Colorado Farm…

November 12, 2017

Arts and Entertainment

Harlis Sweetwater Band featuring Hurricane Jake coming to Cortez

Hurricane Jake Heath, who has become a national award-winning bluesman with his latest project, “Hurricane Jake’s One Man Band,” will…

November 10, 2017

Local News

Coming to Cortez: Comedian Rusty Rutherford and Comedy Showcase Durango

Rusty Rutherford, named 2016 Best Comedian in Albuquerque, performs his high-energy and odd but relevant comedy on Friday, Nov. 17…

November 10, 2017

Arts and Entertainment

Sunflower hosts Reader’s Theatre

The Sunflower Theatre presents two classic American short stories – “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allen Poe, performed by James…

November 8, 2017

Local News

Winter parking rules go into effect in Dolores

The Town of Dolores would like to remind residents of the winter parking regulations. From Nov. 1 to April 30…

November 8, 2017

Local News

Social to benefit Dolores Rotary Club Holiday Lighting Club

Fundraiser is for the holiday lights in Dolores

November 8, 2017

Cortez grad Tara Abrams attends national convention

Salutatorian Tara Abrams speaks at the Montezuma-Cortez High School graduation ceremony in 2014.The Journal file Herald Staff Writer Two local…

November 5, 2017

‘Reel Rock 12’ to arrive in Durango

Brad Gobright poses for the camera in a photograph titled, “Safety Third.”Dan Krauss/Sender Films “Reel Rock Tour 12,” an adventure…

November 5, 2017

Southwest Colorado counties become ‘rural jump-start zones’

Colorado Economic Development Commission approved Archuleta, Dolores, Montezuma and San Juan counties Sept. 21 as “rural jump-start zones.” Pueblo Community…

November 5, 2017