Briefs

Sunflower Theatre hosts Foucault, Conway and Burtt

The Journal Jeffrey Foucault, accompanied by former Morphine drummer Billy Conway, will appear at the Sunflower Theatre on Sunday, May…

April 25, 2017

One Book 4 Colorado picks book by Linnea Riley

The Journal Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne and Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock have announced that “Mouse Mess” by Linnea Riley…

April 20, 2017

Mancos Conservation’s annual meeting is Saturday

The Mancos Conservation District’s annual meeting of landowners and pancake breakfast is scheduled for 8 a.m. Saturday, April 22, at…

April 18, 2017

Health care intern program hosted by Southwest Health

The Journal Southwest Health System is accepting applications for its summer internship program for high school students ages 14-18. The…

April 18, 2017

Montelores Cancer Fund grants $50,000 to local patients

The Journal The Montelores Cancer Care Assistance program in February granted its 50th cancer care grant, which provides cancer patients…

April 18, 2017

Southwest Health EMS to host mobile emergency preparedness training

The Journal Southwest Health System EMS plans a 2-day training program on May 19-20 focusing on medical management of chemical,…

April 18, 2017

CPW plans seminar on turkey hunting

The Journal Colorado Parks and Wildlife plans a free seminar on turkey hunting, 3-6 p.m., Friday, April 21, in Pagosa…

April 18, 2017

Spring marks pothole season for CDOT

The Journal The Colorado Department of Transportation has released a website link for residents to report potholes and other maintenance…

April 17, 2017

Cortez Fire reports two little fires

The Cortez Fire Protection District reported two small fires since April 12. A 1-acre fire burned about 4:30 p.m. on…

April 17, 2017

National Geographic Channel features Crow Canyon archaeologist

The Journal Crow Canyon Archaeology Center researcher Kyle Bocinsky, Ph. D., will be featured in an episode of the National…

April 14, 2017

BLM seeks nominations to SW Colorado advisory councils

The Journal The Bureau of Land Management on Wednesday announced that nominations are open for positions on the BLM Colorado…

April 13, 2017

Cortez birding festival offers tour for teens

The Journal Martin Cuntz, a Durango Youth Birding Ambassador, will guide a birdwatching tour designed especially for fellow teens during…

April 13, 2017

Local libraries partner with Colorado parks pass program

Libraries in Montezuma County provide a parks pass and a backpack containing park information, educational activities and binoculars.Colorado Parks and…

April 4, 2017

Main Street Cortez goes live with street cam

The city of Cortez unveiled its new live stream of Main Street on March 29. After a few days of…

April 4, 2017

Birding festival offers instructive photography tour

The Journal The 2017 Ute Mountain-Mesa Verde Birding Festival offers novices and experienced photographers an opportunity to learn from an…

April 3, 2017

Horsemen plan presentation about women’s South Pole expedition

The Journal Anne Dal Vera will give a presentation about the triumphs and hardships of the four members of the…

April 3, 2017

Fort Lewis College to host uranium mining presentation

“Digital Humanities Project: Four Corners Uranium Mining,” a presentation by Peter Soland, will be given at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April…

March 31, 2017

National Safe Digging Month: Be aware of utility lines

The Journal April marks the 10th anniversary of National Safe Digging Month, reminding all Colorado residents to contact Colorado 811…

March 31, 2017

Canyons of the Ancients needs trail specialists

The Journal San Juan Mountains Association and Canyons of the Ancients National Monument is recruiting volunteers for the trail information…

March 31, 2017

Tri-County Head Start announces new partnership

The Journal Tri-County Head Start, early childhood development program provider, has recently partnered with Senior Community Service Employment Program, which…

March 31, 2017

SCAPE adds new member to board of directors

The Journal The Southwest Colorado Accelerator Program for Entrepreneurs recently added Joe Bishop to its board of directors. Bishop graduated…

March 31, 2017

Last Nickel and the Stillhouse Junkies to play in Cortez

The Journal Last Nickel and the Stillhouse Junkies perform Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Sunflower Theatre in Cortez. Last…

March 30, 2017

Empire Electric’s continuing education scholarships are available

The Journal Empire Electric Association is opening the Continuing Education Scholarship application process to its members on April 1. There…

March 29, 2017

Compensation available for landowners to conserve forestland

The Journal Landowners who want to protect private forest areas from development or nonforest uses may submit proposals to the…

March 29, 2017