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Dolores board backs small-scale housing project

The empty lot at 311 Central Avenue in Dolores is next to Kelly’s Kitchen and was bought by Jordan Lang…

July 19, 2026

Local News

Karen Pilcher named 2026 Mancos Days Pioneer Queen

Woman born and raised in Mancos honored for hard work and service

July 18, 2026

Local News

Polis offers tax extension to individuals and businesses impacted by Ferris Fire

As evacuees return home, Colorado provides penalty waiver for late state filings

July 18, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Sundog Gallery in Mancos to host exhibition of Fort Lewis College’s art department founder

The late Stanton Englehart taught at the institution for 30 years

July 18, 2026

Local News

2026 Montezuma County Fair set to begin next weekend, horse show kicks off this Saturday

The fair will run for a week, ending with the livestock show and dance

July 18, 2026

Local News

CPW implements daily furbearer bag limit at Ignacio meeting

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission cuts back harvesting of all 17 commodity species

July 17, 2026

Local News

CDOT road work – beginning Monday on Red Mountain Pass – to cause travel delays

Construction between Ouray and Silverton scheduled to last through much of September

July 17, 2026

Local News

Food insecurity impacts La Plata County’s residents in range of ways

‘This really is an issue affecting many of our friends and neighbors,’ food equity leader says

July 17, 2026

Local News

Southwest Colorado tourism down as drought and fire deter visitors

Officials worry about the economy, health of businesses long term

July 17, 2026

For the record

Police blotter

Journal/Sam Green Cortez Police Department badge Thursday, July 9 12:21 a.m.: An officer responded to Siki’s Village, 321 S. Broadway,…

July 16, 2026

Local News

Patron Nightclub in Cortez denied liquor license renewal

2-year-old business can no longer legally serve alcohol, officials rule

July 16, 2026

Local News

A letter to readers from the new publisher at BCI

At Ballantine Communications, we are fortunate to serve a community as wide-ranging and diverse as ours in a landscape composed…

July 16, 2026

Local News

Growth on Ferris Fire halts; containment reaches 53%

Incident managers: Spread stopped, allowing crews to focus on hot spots, repair work

July 16, 2026

Local News

City of Cortez adopts AI policy

Officials stress importance of human oversight

July 16, 2026

For the record

Sheriff’s blotter

Montezuma sheriff badge Wednesday, July 1 2:45 p.m.: A deputy responded to 18680 Colorado Highway 145, Dolores, for a report…

July 16, 2026

Local News

Dollar store ruling prompts Montezuma County to consider land-use code revisions

Judge rules for county but says ‘arguably, the code is poor public policy’

July 16, 2026

Education

Southwest Conservation Corps launches adult day crew program in Montezuma County

Participants will gain entry-level experience in chainsaw operations, trail maintenance

July 16, 2026

Local News

Montezuma County commissioners seek audit of sheriff’s office after disputing budget cuts claims

BOCC members say MCSO’s budget increased – not decreased – from 2025 to this year

July 15, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Meet the authors leading Mesa Verde Writers Conference workshops in September

Faculty encourage seasoned and emerging writes to attend event in Mancos

July 15, 2026

Local News

Chris Ballantine named CEO/publisher of Ballantine Communications

Next generation family member says he wants to listen, improve and innovate

July 15, 2026

Local News

Southwest Colorado ranchers face ‘triple whammy’ amid fires, drought and high costs

Some Montezuma County officials worry ranchers will start to leave the region

July 15, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: What’s happening in the Cortez area

The new Montezuma Heritage Museum at 35 S. Chestnut St. (Courtesy Montezuma County Historical Society) CORTEZ Wednesday, July 15 City…

July 15, 2026

Local News

Daily thunderstorms return to Montezuma County

Shift from excessive heat to scattered storms eases drought, critical fire weather

July 14, 2026

Education

Dolores School District raises teacher base pay, continues with track plans

The track would be part of the next phase of the district’s master plan

July 14, 2026