Cortez

Veryl Goodnight inducted to Cowgirl Hall of Fame

artist joins luminaries such as Sandra Day O’Connor

July 8, 2016

Book updates guide to New Mexico mountains

Liesl Ungnade has written the 50th anniversary edition of “Guide to the New Mexico Mountains.”Sam Green/The Journal Her new book,…

July 7, 2016

Local News

Pollution control systems added to Rico Argentine mine

Upgrades are designed to prevent contamination of Dolores River

July 7, 2016

Local News

Montezuma County native helped discover gravitational waves

had a part in discovery of gravitational waves

July 5, 2016

Local News

Montezuma County seeks sales tax for high-speed internet

Proposed broadband project may cost $39 million

July 5, 2016

Regional News

How a Utah county silenced Native American voters

of lawsuits could help counteract decades of racist practices

July 4, 2016

Local News

Cortez has everything from triathlon to fireworks set for July 4

planned for Mancos, Rico, Cortez

July 2, 2016

Local News

Southwest Health warns of possible fraudulent calls

If you receive a call from this recording, hang up the phone and do not take action. Notify Haley Leonard…

July 2, 2016

Local News

Cortez Police Chief Lane wins award

Cortez Police Chief Roy Lane on Tuesday was presented with the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police Charles K. “Pat”…

July 1, 2016

Local News

Montezuma County OKs Jaynes to build new courthouse

set at $8.3 million

June 30, 2016

Local News

Veryl Goodnight inducted to Cowgirl Hall of Fame

artist joins luminaries such as Sandra Day O’Connor

June 29, 2016

Southwest Life

Rico museum captures rich, surprising history

you know about ‘The Acid Plant Incident’ of 1964?

June 29, 2016

Arts and Entertainment

Mancos designated as Colorado Creative District

Holly Cruser plants flowers in front of The Columbine Bar in 2014. The town looks fresh after planters were set…

June 23, 2016

Local News

Mancos designated as Colorado Creative District

Program helps attract artists to communities

June 20, 2016

Local News

Montezuma County starts fire ban in wake of Sage Hen blaze

fires, fireworks banned in unincorporated areas

June 20, 2016

Local News

Suspected fugitive from Iowa kills himself during standoff outside Cortez

confronted at home on Colorado 145

June 16, 2016

Local News

Southwest Colorado conservation efforts receive $43,500 from GOCO

The view from Groundhog Reservoir will be preserved thanks to a $208,000 grant from Great Outdoors Colorado.Courtesy photo The grant…

June 14, 2016

Local News

Kemper Elementary students visit White House again

to D.C. includes encounters with Pandas and Broncos

June 13, 2016

Youth Sports

Cortez gets youth cycling program

Riders cruise up a hill at Phil’s World during one of High Desert Devo’s Thursday evening group rides.Courtesy High Desert…

June 10, 2016

Local News

Hundreds of boaters raft Dolores for first time in four years

Reservoir managers said that as of Sunday, the minimum rafting flows will continue until at least Tuesday. The weekend whitewater…

June 5, 2016

Local News

Navajo woman’s woolly wish is granted in McElmo Canyon

woman, 96, spends time with sheep

June 5, 2016

Local News

Radar blind spot exposes Southwest Colorado to dangerous storms

Southwest Colorado lies in one of the largest weather forecast gaps in the nation. Its shortcomings impact safety, business and…

June 4, 2016

Local News

Cortez students invited back to White House

students will help first lady prepare a meal

June 3, 2016

Health

Cortez pharmacist fights antibiotic overuse

Meyer helps update CDC guidelines

June 1, 2016