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Local News

Dolores residents oppose new Dollar General as developer presents his case to County Commission

‘Not consistent with rural character’

June 26, 2025 • Benjamin Rubin — Journal Staff Writer

Local News

Newly elected state House member drops into Montezuma County meeting

‘The seat, HD 58, is your seat, it’s not my seat,’ former commissioner says

November 26, 2024 • Cameryn Cass — Special to The Journal

Local News

Residents remove Free Land Holder fence from forest north of Mancos

of community members gather to remove fencing in area that the Free Land Holder Committee claims as its own

October 11, 2024 • Cameryn Cass — Special to The Journal

Cortez

Montezuma County public servant Tim Lanier dies unexpectedly

Pleasant View rancher served on Cortez school board, was Stockman of the Year, ran for county commission

September 13, 2022 • Jim Mimiaga — Journal staff writer

Cortez

Family and friends honor late Commissioner Joel Stevenson in Cortez

U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert offers speech, prayer and a flag

March 23, 2022 • Jim Mimiaga — Journal staff writer

Local News

Montezuma County Republicans select new commissioner

Koppenhafer chosen to complete Joel Stevenson’s term

January 28, 2022 • Kala Parkinson — Journal staff writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Montezuma County Commissioner Joel ‘Joe’ Stevenson dies

Commissioner from Mancos had been hospitalized with COVID-related illness

January 20, 2022 • Jim Mimiaga — Journal staff writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Montezuma County commissioner hospitalized with COVID-related complications

Stevenson reported a positive test in November and recovered, according to county administrator

January 4, 2022 • Jim Mimiaga — Journal staff writer

Canyon of the Ancients National Monument

Proposed Canyons of Ancients’ land buy raises questions in Montezuma County

Purchase would conflict with county’s stance against losing land to federal agencies

December 25, 2021 • Jim Mimiaga — Journal staff writer

Local News

Montezuma County to suggest changes to state redistricting commission about proposed map

panel released an updated proposal that cuts county in half

September 15, 2021 • Kala Parkinson — Journal staff writer

Colorado state government

Montezuma County commissioners assert opposition to wolves

Impacts on livestock a concern; wolf advocates point out ecological benefits

April 2, 2021 • Jim Mimiaga

Local elections

Primary day underway in Montezuma County

7,500 ballots accepted as of Tuesday morning

June 30, 2020 • Erika Alvero — Special to The Journal

Cortez

Racers get in gear at Montezuma County Speedway

number of cars raced; limited number of fans will return

June 4, 2020 • Jim Mimiaga