Briefs

Economic summit planned at Sky Ute resort

The Journal The La Plata County Economic Development Alliance holds its 11th Economic Summit conference on Wednesday, Oct. 25, at…

September 29, 2017

Roundtable presents talk on economic benefits of cultural resources

The Journal Green Business Roundtable presents “The Economic Boon of Cultural Resources,” a discussion featuring Brice Jones, of the Crow…

September 29, 2017

State archaeologist will give presentation at Fort Lewis College

Assistant State Archaeologist Chris Johnston will teach a class on “Archaeological Practice in Colorado” on Oct. 14 at the Center…

September 28, 2017

Local News

Dolores Public Library appoints new director

Longtime employee Diana Donohue promoted

September 26, 2017

VFW to hold meet-and-greet

A meet-and-greet with state commander Ed Aitken and state claims consultant Virginia “Ginny” Rosa will be held from 9 a.m.…

September 25, 2017

Local News

October Storytimes at the Cortez Public Library

The Journal The Raising Readers Storytime program, held every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the Cortez Public Library and every…

September 22, 2017

Local News

Udall, Heinrich, Luján announce $6.7 million for Gallup veterans cemetery

The Journal WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and Rep. Ben Ray Luján announced Friday that the…

September 22, 2017

Local News

League of Women Voters hosts presentation on campaign finance

The Journal The League of Women Voters will meet on Thursday, Oct. 14, at 9 a.m. at the Ponderosa Restaurant…

September 22, 2017

Agriculture

BLM offers outcome-based grazing authorizations

The Journal The Bureau of Land Management announced an initiative on Friday to provide grazing permit holders new flexibility in…

September 22, 2017

Local News

Four Corners bank recognized as family-friendly business

Four Corners Community Bank recently earned top-level distinction for its workplace policies by Family Friendly New Mexico. The statewide project…

September 22, 2017

Local News

Sew By SO moves to North Maple Street

The Journal Sharleen Odell, who owns Sew By SO, has moved her business to her recently purchased building at 43…

September 22, 2017

Local News

Hovenweep, Natural Bridges announce community artist program

Montezuma residents eligible

September 20, 2017

Local News

Dolores River Anglers host cleanup at fishing ponds

On Saturday, Oct. 7, the Dolores River Anglers Chapter of Trout Unlimited will host a fall cleanup day at the…

September 19, 2017

Business

CDOT hiring snowplow drivers, maintenance workers

Filling 100-plus positions to help plow and maintain roads

September 19, 2017

Living

Volunteers sought for Public Lands Day cleanup, trail work

Students from the University of Missouri do the heavy lifting during trail maintenance at the Mud Springs trail southwest of…

September 19, 2017

Agriculture

Beekeepers to host community talk

Durango Herald file The Four Corners Beekeepers will present a community talk by Michele Colopy of the Pollinator Stewardship Council…

September 18, 2017

Agriculture

CSU Extension looking for volunteers for local advisory committee

The Montezuma County CSU Extension office is open for volunteers to serve on its local advisory committee. The advisory committee…

September 17, 2017

Local News

Sky Ute Casino team members send donations to Houston

The Journal When the team members of Sky Ute Casino Resort saw the news of the flooding and devastation in…

September 17, 2017

Local News

CDOT launches Snapchat contest to encourage teens to buckle up

The Journal Next week, the Colorado Department of Transportation is launching Seat Belt Schooled, a new Snapchat contest that aims…

September 15, 2017

Local News

Indian guitarists appearing at Sunflower Theatre

The Journal Two international virtuosos join for a tour when South African kora guitarist Derek Gripper and Indian slide guitarist…

September 15, 2017

Local News

Club 20 plans informational meeting on Sept. 22

The Club 20 Montezuma County caucus has scheduled an informational meeting for Sept. 22, at Cortez City Hall. Club members…

September 15, 2017

Local News

Thursday lightning strikes cause small fires near Cortez

Firefighters extinguish three trees

September 14, 2017

Local News

Cortez Sanitation District schedules public hearing, workshop

At a meeting on Monday, the Cortez Sanitation District board of directors scheduled two meetings to discuss budget concerns. The…

September 13, 2017

Local News

Mount Lookout Grange plans pig roast, music, brews

The Journal The Mount Lookout Grange plans its second annual Pig Roast, featuring live music, local brews and a dinner…

September 11, 2017