Montezuma County

Freeze warning issued for Monday night in Southwest Colorado

Fall temperatures arrived this week, and a freeze warning was issued for Sunday and Monday nights in Montezuma County.The Journal…

September 25, 2017

Local News

Denver foundation considers Montezuma-Cortez for new program

Nathan Yip Foundation to discuss computer-based program

September 24, 2017

Local News

Montezuma Land Conservancy hires new leader

Custer’s agricultural background, passion a likely fit

September 22, 2017

Local News

Taxes, RVs and construction on Cortez council agenda

Four hearings are planned for Tuesday

September 22, 2017

Local News

SWOS achieves improvement status in state testing

Alternative campus achieves ‘improvement’ status after rating climbs

September 22, 2017

Local News

Montezuma County eases Summit Ridge road access to BLM land

Public land access cited, but parking problem persists

September 21, 2017

Local News

Number of uninsured residents drops in Southwest Colorado

Survey: Since Obamacare, more people have coverage statewide

September 21, 2017

Local News

Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office announces winners in horse-naming contest

The Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office has named six local elementary school students the winners in its contest to name the…

September 19, 2017

Local News

Nature Center completes conservation easement

Butler Corner dedicated to outdoor education

September 15, 2017

Local News

Additional parking lot proposed for Sand Canyon trailhead

Additional lot would include new connector trail

September 13, 2017

Local News

Montezuma County justice center opens Sept. 18

New combined courthouse opens Sept. 18

September 8, 2017

Local News

Local recyclers have role in Hurricane Harvey recovery

Pressed paperboard and cardboard needed for drywall demand

September 7, 2017

Local News

Woman accidentally shot by neighbor

Deputy: Neighbor sat on rifle, causing it to fire through walls

September 1, 2017

Looking back

Ed Noland’s Four Corners trading posts

Editor’s note: This story was printed in Vol. 3 of the Montezuma County Historical Society’s “Great Sage to Timberline.” It…

August 30, 2017

Local News

Access to isolated BLM land is a tough road

Parking lot, interim gate contemplated as residents urge assistance

August 29, 2017

High School Sports

Dolores Bears football team dreams big

Head coach Chris Trusler hopes Dolores will compete for league championship

August 24, 2017

High School Sports

Dove Creek football team looking to gain experience

Young Dove Creek team short on experience but high on talent

August 24, 2017

High School Sports

Panthers football team ready to rumble

Panthers’ upperclassmen hope experience will help M-CHS to improve

August 24, 2017

Local News

Montezuma-Cortez school board passes mill levy resolution

District seeks to fund salaries, technology, buses

August 24, 2017

Local News

Federal insurance program for kids at risk

Program benefiting 570 in county may lose federal funding

August 18, 2017

Local News

Kinder Morgan to stop claiming disputed deduction

Assessor continues audits to determine back taxes owed

August 16, 2017

Local News

Deputy Kaylee Green is assigned to Dolores schools

Deputy’s mission: Protect students

August 15, 2017

Local News

Dolores passes law requiring bear-resistant trash cans

Penalty includes a fine of up to $499, possible jail time

August 15, 2017

Local News

Montezuma health department likely breaches open records law

Health department charges excessive fee for restaurant reports, seeks additional help

August 12, 2017