Briefs

‘Putting Your Horse to Work’ presented by Back Country Horsemen

The Journal Dennis O’Brien, a chiropractor, farrier, saddle fitter and endurance rider will present a discussion titled “Putting Your Horse…

August 17, 2017

Noted forensic anthropologist Douglas Owsley to speak at FLC

The Journal Forensic anthropologist Douglas W. Owsley, division head for physical anthropology at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural…

August 17, 2017

‘Mancos Antique Road Show’ to benefit historical society

The Mancos Valley Historical Society will sponsor antique appraisals at the Mancos Community Center on Sunday, Aug. 20. According to…

August 14, 2017

Centuries-old Ute Council Tree becomes unstable

Centuries-old tree has grown rotten

August 13, 2017

Court records describe extensive meth ring investigation

Associated Press GRAND JUNCTION â€” Court records say members of a recently uncovered drug ring in western Colorado brought in…

August 13, 2017

Colorado Parks and Wildlife tells livestock owners to protect hay from wildlife

Elk and deer will eat hay reserves during winter

August 13, 2017

‘Raptors of Mesa Verde’ presentation planned for Sept. 1

A Mexican spotted owl. The Journal Paul Morey will discuss the “Raptors of Mesa Verde,” a presentation of the 2017…

August 12, 2017

Historical society plans social event at Lake Vista Grange

The Lake Vista Grange, 28571 County Road M, is the new home for the Montezuma County Historical Society.The Journal The…

August 12, 2017

Expect delays Monday on U.S. 491 north of Cortez

Road crews work to resurface U.S. Highway 491.The Journal The Journal Expect single-lane traffic and delays Monday on U.S. Highway…

Montezuma County seeks Sand Canyon parking solution

Parking at the Sand Canyon trailhead.The Journal Montezuma County commissioners say they have found evidence that they might own a…

County continues noxious weed enforcement

Montezuma County has targeted three properties infested with weeds.The Journal Montezuma County commissioners granted approval for weed manager Bonnie Loving…

Paths to Mesa Verde planning continues

A study group examine a map of the proposed Paths to Mesa Verde Trail at a public meeting on Dec.…

George Geer Memorial Car Show is Saturday in Cortez

Smoke fills Jay Stroud’s Chevelle as competes in the 2014 George Geer Memorial Car Show burnout contest.The Journal The 2017…

Back Country Horsemen to meet in Bayfield

Jim Renshaw of Kooskia, Idaho, loads manty-wrapped cargo onto a mule May 6, 2013.AP/Lewiston Tribune file The Four Corners Back…

Garden Club to learn about ‘Bacteria and Love’

The Garden Club of Durango will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday, at Mancos Public Library, 211 E. First St., Mancos.…

Colorado felony DUI law requiring jail time begins soon

Associated Press A Colorado law goes into effect this week requiring anyone convicted of felony driving under the influence to…

Unemployment drops despite weaker than expected hiring

A forecast last December from the University of Colorado Boulder showed Colorado’s unemployment rate was expected to rise from 3.5…

Labor Day weekend events set for Mancos State Park

Kayakers enjoy Jackson Lake at Mancos State Park in the this file photo.The Journal Labor Day weekend events at Mancos…