Local elections

2017: A year about land use, health and play in Dolores

The Dolores area experienced successes and controversy in 2017. News ran the gamut, from land use, a troubled playground, bears…

December 26, 2017

Republicans announce run for county commissioner

Candelaria, Lambert and Rosenbaugh throw hats in ring

December 11, 2017

Local News

Cortez, Montezuma County prepare for 2018 elections

City may play larger role in ballot counting

December 10, 2017

Local News

Four town trustee seats up for election in Mancos

Nomination deadlines are in January

December 5, 2017

Dolores will elect mayor, four trustees on April 3

Terms expiring for McClellan-Swope, Truelsen, Ince and Murphy

November 28, 2017

Local News

Phelps, McClellan elected to Dolores school board

Election inspired seven candidates to run

November 8, 2017

Cast your vote for Dolores School Board by Nov. 7

Cast your vote for two Dolores School Board candidates by Nov. 7

November 1, 2017

Montezuma County clerk recommends dropping off ballots

Voters must deliver ballots by 7 p.m. on Nov. 7 to be counted

November 1, 2017

Local News

What are the opportunities for Dolores Schools?

Seven candidates are running for two open seats on the Dolores School Board. They are Sandra Corbitt, Rebecca Frasier, Lisa…

October 24, 2017

Local News

Dolores candidates talk about decision-making

Nov. 7 election is by mail-in ballot

October 17, 2017

Local News

Dolores candidates talk about school funding

Keeping public informed is key for taxpayers

October 9, 2017

Ute Mountain Utes to hold election Oct. 13

One council seat open

October 8, 2017

Dolores candidates talk about student, teacher retention

Candidates focus on teachers’ salary, students’ experience

October 3, 2017

Dolores hosts downtown Harvest Festival and Apple Social

Local produce, heirloom apple trees, grass-fed beef for sale at annual festival

October 3, 2017

Local News

Dolores school board candidates field questions during forum

At a public forum Tuesday, seven candidates running for two open seats on the Dolores School Board fielded a variety…

September 21, 2017

Local News

Mancos School bond committee plans outreach on ballot question

Volunteers schedule tours, public meetings

September 19, 2017

Local News

Dolores school board race gets competitive

Seven candidates running for two open seats

September 13, 2017

Danger to river didn’t last

Independent study confirms low toxicity after spill

March 6, 2017

Southwest counties must provide Ute language help in elections

New Census data requires changes under Voting Rights Act

December 8, 2016

Walker retained as 22nd Judicial District judge

Walkerdu1-i-syn Doug Walker was retained as judge of the 22nd Judicial District by a vote of 6,812 to 4,369, or…

November 9, 2016

Voters approve $1.8 million to demolish old M-CHS

Jamie Haukeness discusses possible uses of the old Montezuma-Cortez High School in March.Sam Green/The Journal Voters on Tuesday approved a…

November 9, 2016

Mancos library levy passes with 65.7 percent of vote

Mancos students learn about cleaning up oil spills by adding vegetable oil to water and using soap to clean it…

November 9, 2016

Don Coram re-elected as state representative for House District 58

Unopposed Republican wins House District 58 again

November 9, 2016

County re-elects commissioners Ertel, Suckla and DA Furse

Keenan Ertel, Larry Don Suckla and Will Furse to serve second terms

November 9, 2016