Montezuma County

Baxstrom found not guilty in attempted-murder case

After a weeklong trial, Garrett “Ty” Baxstrom was found not guilty Monday of second-degree attempted murder. Baxstrom, 39, was accused…

July 25, 2016

Rabbit in Montezuma County tests positive for tularemia

Courtesy photo<br><br>Tularemia, also known as rabbit fever, is a bacterial disease often found in rabbi For The Journal The Montezuma…

July 22, 2016

Public debates sales tax for broadband

Proposed sales tax dominates county’s new quarterly meeting

July 21, 2016

Montezuma Inspire aims to get kids outside

Group is awarded a $75,000 GOCO grant

July 21, 2016

New Cortez fire recruits learn basics

Cortez Assistant Fire Chief Shawn Bittle trains 10 new volunteer recruits, including seven Cortez volunteers, two Ute Mountain Ute Fire…

July 20, 2016

Lightning show lights up Cortez

Jason Walters captured Tuesday nightâ€™s lightning storm in the sky above a cabin on his property on County Road H,…

July 20, 2016

Alleged Yellowstone trespassers face drone case at Mesa Verde

Men also face Yellowstone case

July 19, 2016

Mancos gallery to display National Parks images

The FAD (Furniture, Art & Design} Gallery will present an exhibit of rare, original photochromes and cabinet cards by William…

July 19, 2016

Mesa Verde ranger to give CCC talk

Mesa Verde National Park ranger Brian Forist will deliver a lecture titled “That’s How it Was in the Cs” on…

July 19, 2016

Veryl Goodnight show debuts in Fort Worth

Mancos artist will be inducted to Hall of Fame

July 19, 2016

Mesa Verde fire ban in effect

Recent hot, dry, and breezy weather has resulted in extremely dry vegetation fuels throughout Mesa Verde National Park. Because of…

July 19, 2016

Meetings review new options for cheatgrass and goatgrass

The Mount Lookout Grange, 680 Grand Ave. in Mancos.COURTESY PHOTO The Mancos Conservation District will hold a series of informative…

July 15, 2016

County commissioners struggle to control noxious weeds

Seeds spreading through irrigation canals

July 15, 2016

Court-improvement program returns to Montezuma County

Surveys about residents’ court experience will be available on Tuesday, July 19 at county and district court in Cortez. Above,…

July 15, 2016

BIA reports small fire on Ute Mountain Ute land

The Bureau of Indian Affairs reported a fire on Ute Mountain Ute land Thursday afternoon. Acting Bureau of Indian Affairs…

July 14, 2016

Mancos trustees decline FoodShare offer for Community Center

Board worried about violating grant agreement

July 14, 2016

Southwest Open School upgrades kitchen

Southwest Open School debuted a new kitchen this week. The kitchen contains new industrial-grade equipment, including sinks, a dishwasher and…

July 13, 2016

Local News

From a distance, former deputy grapples with police shootings

Building community trust, training are key, officers say

July 12, 2016

Local News

Mancos manages weeds at Cottonwood Park

Though several types of noxious weeds were discovered in Cottonwood Park this spring, crews won’t spray herbicide to get rid…

July 12, 2016

Local News

Survey shows public favors improved internet service

Respondents support improved internet services

July 7, 2016

Local News

Western Slope group denounces ColoradoCare

West Slope group says plan could be ‘extremely detrimental’

July 7, 2016

Local News

Public, private officials seek state internet plan

Public officials and private-sector professionals agreed Thursday in Cortez that Colorado needs a consolidated plan for broadband internet infrastructure. Club…

July 7, 2016

Local News

Mancos Conservation District hosting work meeting

The Mancos Conservation District will host a local work group meeting at 6:30 p.m., Monday, July 11 at the district…

July 5, 2016

Local News

County seeks sales tax for high-speed internet

Proposed broadband project may cost $39 million

July 3, 2016