Update: Stoner Mesa Fire jumps to 3,100 acres; crews focus on firelines Structure protection specialist arrives in Rico to develop a plan August 10, 2025
Local, area drivers capture titles at Cortez Fairgrounds Speedway Closing weekend features big performances from region’s top drivers August 10, 2025
Stage 2 fire restrictions begin as monsoon lags and Stoner Mesa Fire grows New restrictions put in place across Southwest Colorado August 9, 2025
Judge upholds federal ownership of disputed land in Free Land Holder case Magistrate judge also had cited law that bars fencing-off public land August 9, 2025
Farmington police chief calls for review after alleged ‘incompetent’ man brutally stabs woman Farmington Police Chief Steve Hebbe, about Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's public health order on guns and drugs: “If you were… August 8, 2025
Stage 2 fire restrictions begin as monsoon season lags and Stoner Mesa Fire grows New restrictions put in place across Southwest Colorado August 8, 2025
Emergencies loom in Montezuma County. Here’s how to stay informed The County Emergency Manager spoke with The Journal about being in the loop when danger strikes August 8, 2025
Results are in for the 4-H sale Total livestock sales up $20k since last year, says 4-H Youth Development specialist August 8, 2025
Cortez Water Dragons shine at 2025 Seasonal State Swim Meet The meet was held at the Cortez Outdoor Pool from Friday-Sunday August 7, 2025
Highland bull calf presumed killed north of Mancos Sheriff says case is still open but no probable cause to charge anyone August 7, 2025
Small fire breaks out on Ute Mountain Zuni Hotshot team combats half-acre fire, says public safety director August 7, 2025
Family donates historic paintings to Montezuma Heritage Museum The artwork was painted by Richard Ellis Wagner August 7, 2025
Montezuma-Cortez school district requests board nominations for election Seats are open for election in Districts B, D, E and F. Districts A and C are vacant August 7, 2025
City shares information on 2026 Musician Changemaker Accelerator Academy The academy invited applicants from all over the U.S. and Canada August 7, 2025
As fire burns, Ute Mountain Ute tribe looks out for cultural heritage sites One site may have been affected, says public safety director August 6, 2025
Update: Stoner Mesa Fire continues to grow, cause of fire confirmed Smoke is predicted to be the biggest impact to nearby communities August 6, 2025
4 people die in crash of medical transport plane on Navajo Nation The crew was planning to pick up a patient who needed critical care August 6, 2025
Montezuma County farmers eligible for USDA emergency loans Few farmers have taken advantage of the decade-long program August 5, 2025
Cortez records more misdemeanors, but city is unsure why Cases filed in Municipal Court are up about 60% in a year, but reasons are unclear August 5, 2025
Autopsy: Wilkerson was shot four times by U.S. marshals in Farmington Cause of death is ruled a ‘homicide’ by gunshots August 5, 2025
Sunflower Theatre hosts night of films to support horses and heroes Proceeds will benefit veterans and mustangs August 5, 2025
Southwest Health System bolsters cardiology services in Cortez Upgraded services come after a collaboration with Montrose Regional Health August 5, 2025
Balloon Glow draws community to hear stories of pilots and see balloons Pilots shared their passion for ballooning with members of the community at the glow August 5, 2025
Women-owned businesses are a vital part of Cortez: Get to know four of them These businesses on and near Main Street are creating a vibrant culture August 5, 2025
