Briefs

San Juan National Forest’s Benchmark Lookout tower staffed but closed to public

To minimize the impact and spread of COVID-19, San Juan National Forest’s Benchmark Lookout in the Dolores Ranger District will…

May 26, 2020

Gov. Polis orders flags lowered to half staff on Memorial Day

Journal File Gov. Polis ordered the Colorado and American flags be lowered to half staff on all public buildings statewide…

May 22, 2020

Hayden Leggett of Montezuma-Cortez signs with Presentation College

Montezuma-Cortez High School’s Hayden Leggett focuses upcourt after stealing the ball from Bayfield High’s Aubree Farmer in this file photo…

May 22, 2020

Atmos Energy offers assistance with natural gas bills

Atmos Energy reminds customers struggling to pay their monthly natural gas bill that payment options and financial assistance are available.…

May 22, 2020

House Creek boat ramp opens at McPhee Reservoir near Dolores

Journal Staff Writer The House Creek boat ramp at McPhee Reservoir will open Friday, and the recently renovated House Creek…

May 21, 2020

Maddy Mahaffey receives scholarship from Colorado College

Maddy Mahaffey of Dolores recently received the Crown-Goodman Presidential Scholarship from Colorado College at its annual Honors Convocation, held virtually…

May 21, 2020

KSUT broadcasting Tribal Radio from Ute Mountain, south of Cortez

After three years of work, KSUT has connected the two Ute tribes of Southwest Colorado through Tribal Radio, with a…

May 21, 2020

First United Methodist Church of Cortez and Native Grace Intertribal Fellowship lead Navajo COVID Relief Project

The Navajo COVID Relief Project, led by First United Methodist Church of Cortez and Native Grace Intertribal Fellowship, is providing…

May 15, 2020

Cortez Public Library to accept returns and provide curbside pickup

The Cortyez Public Library remains closed to patrons, but patrons may now return checked out items to the drive-up book…

May 15, 2020

Mercy Regional Medical Center announces March births

Rhea Emilia, Desiree and Charles Adams, Durango, 6 pounds 5 ounces, 12:14 a.m., March 6. Coden Sun, Gabrielle Von Mazo…

May 14, 2020

Gov. Polis orders flags lowered to half staff on Peace Officers Memorial Day

Gov. Jared Polis has ordered the Colorado and American flags lowered to half staff on all public buildings statewide from…

May 13, 2020

Musician Mark Allen plans ‘Nursing Home Tour’

Mark Allen plans Nursing Home Tour” dates in Montezuma County on May 13-15.The Journal file The annual “Nursing Home World…

May 7, 2020

Southwest Farm Fresh Cooperative seeks applicants for general manager position

The general manager directs the operations and growth strategy for the co-op. The position reports directly to the board of…

May 5, 2020

Local Realtor earns Pricing Strategy Advisor accreditation

Osborndu1-i-syn Justin Osborn, a licensed Realtor in both Colorado and New Mexico with The Wells Group, has achieved the prestigious…

May 5, 2020

New Nation Worship Center invites churches to National Day of Prayer call

The New Nation Worship Center (Foursquare Church) invites all churches in the area and beyond to join a Zoom call…

May 5, 2020

Churches partner to donate supplies in Navajo Nation

Local organizations donate supplies to elders and families of Navajo Nation.Courtesy First United Methodist Church The First United Methodist Church…

May 5, 2020

Dolores-area trails open for the season

The McPhee Overlook Trail (Forest Service Trail No. 155) opened for the season from Dolores to May Canyon, about a…

May 3, 2020

Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project offers tree-a-grams for Mother’s Day

Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project is offering tree-a-grams for Mother’s Day. MORP board members have volunteered to deliver a heritage apple…

April 29, 2020

Rumble strip work starts in southwest Colorado

The Colorado Department of Transportation and Surface Preparation Technologies will add centerline rumble strips along sections of 14 highways in…

April 29, 2020

Census offers reminder to be counted

Census Bureau offers reminder to be counted by filling out the 2020 Census form.Courtesy U.S. Census Bureau The 2020 Census…

April 29, 2020

Dolores Mountain Quilters cancel May meeting

Dolores Mountain Quilters have canceling their May meeting. No final decision has been made on the June meeting at this…

April 29, 2020

Trail of the Ancients wins partnership award for McElmo flume restoration

The Journal file<br><br>Colorado's Trail of the Ancients National Scenic Byway has won the 2020 Byway Organization Public-Private Partnership Award for…

April 24, 2020

Local service provides free mental health sessions for first responders

Local mental health service providers have joined together to offer free meetings via Zoom to health care and essential service…

April 24, 2020

Colorado Parks and Wildlife accepting applications for Colorado Sportsperson’s Roundtable

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is accepting applications for a two-year membership to the statewide Colorado Sportsperson’s Roundtable. The application period…

April 24, 2020