Montezuma County

$BLM fracking rule is struck down in Wyoming federal court$

BLM fracking rule is struck down in Wyoming federal court

Enviros hope for a successful appeal

June 30, 2016

Southwest Health warns of possible fraudulent calls

Southwest Health System was notified that community members are receiving calls from a number from Southwest Memorial Hospital, 970-564-2271, with…

June 30, 2016

Local News

‘Paths to Mesa Verde’ trail moves forward

The countywide Paths to Mesa Verde trail project took a step forward on Monday, June 20 as the Montezuma County…

June 28, 2016

Local News

County approves Jaynes to build new courthouse

Price set at $8.3 million

June 28, 2016

Local News

Music and movies will debut at Montezuma County Fair

Organizers seek more community involvement

June 27, 2016

Local News

Recycling improves in county

Still, Four Corners residents generate a lot of trash

June 26, 2016

Agriculture

Tax credit seeks to help young farmers

Landowners would be protected from risk

June 26, 2016

Local News

Former Montezuma-Cortez High School will come down

Re-1 Board votes to raze former high school

June 22, 2016

Local News

Mancos School Board approves drug policy

Positive tests carry penalty of suspension of extracurricular activities

June 22, 2016

Local News

Montezuma officials discuss fiber funding options

Commissioners noncommittal on sales tax

June 20, 2016

Local News

Cortez council endorses Boutique Air’s bid for service

Opponent criticizes plane, supports former airline

June 15, 2016

Local News

Cortez sanitation board postpones replacing manager

Previous manager Krebs died May 20

June 15, 2016

Local News

Pink parade comes through Cortez

Rodeo features pink in support of breast cancer battle

June 11, 2016

Local News

Kemper students visit White House again

Kemper Elementary students Miles Frost, Gael Garcia, Christian Rebaza, Cecelia Thom and Trenity Tillahash were invited back to Washington, D.C.,…

June 11, 2016

Local News

Advisory board rejects plan for oil and gas regulations

Public overwhelmingly backs master lease plan

June 11, 2016

Local News

Roundup Rodeo features ‘top talent’ this weekend

The Thursday evening sky turned orange in a brilliant sunset as the Montezuma County Fairgrounds grandstands filled up for the…

June 10, 2016

Local News

CDOT installing lighting on U.S. 160 near Towaoc

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will install new lighting on U.S. Highway 160 at three access roads to Towaoc…

June 8, 2016

Local News

Seattle glass artist visits Mancos School of the West

Kelley Knickerbocker helps Linda Rose with her stained-glass project during the Mancos art class.Sam Green/The Journal Seattle artist Kelley Knickerbocker…

June 7, 2016

Local News

Ute tribe celebrates spring with Bear Dance

Dozens of Ute Mountain Ute tribe members gathered Friday in Towaoc for the annual Bear Dance ceremony. Spectators watched around…

June 3, 2016

Local News

Navajo woman’s woolly wish is granted in McElmo Canyon

96-year-old Navajo woman spends time with sheep

June 2, 2016

Arts and Entertainment

Army Winds present free ‘Sounds of America’ concert in Cortez

The 101st Army Winds of the Colorado Army National Guard will present a free patriotic concert at Montezuma-Cortez High School…

June 1, 2016

Local News

Mancos School of the West offering classes

Places are still available in two upcoming Mancos School of the West art classes. Workshops are held at artists’ studios…

May 31, 2016

Living

Southwest Health pharmacist stresses antibiotics awareness

Meyer helped update CDC’s guidelines

May 30, 2016

Local News

Cortez council approves hospital plan, City Hall contract

Southwest Memorial expansion includes new patient wing, office building

May 27, 2016