Briefs

Mesa Verde National Park announces holiday hours

Mesa Verde National Park’s Chapin Mesa Archaeological Museum and Visitor and Research Center will be closed Dec. 24, Dec. 25…

December 22, 2019

Wild & Scenic Film Festival tickets on sale

The local chapter of the Citizens’ Climate Lobby will host the Wild & Scenic Film Festival tour at 1 p.m.…

December 22, 2019

Screening of ‘One Woman, One Vote’ is Jan. 11

The League of Women Voters of Montezuma County will meet Saturday, Jan. 11, at 10 a.m. at the Mancos Public…

December 21, 2019

Cortez library announces January Storytime schedule

The Raising Readers Storytime program is every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St.…

December 21, 2019

Gov. Jared Polis orders flags lowered Friday

Journal File<br><br>Gov. Polis orders flags lowered to honor South Metro Fire Assistant Chief Troy Jackson.du1-i-syn Gov. Jared Polis has ordered…

December 19, 2019

Ye Olde Fashioned Christmas, part two

holiday celebration continues

December 17, 2019

Municipal elections will be April 7, 2020

Mancos municipal elections will be held April 7, 2020.Journal file Petitions for those interested in running for mayor or trustee…

December 17, 2019

Modern Day Health Care, a virtual clinic, expands to Colorado

Modern Day Health Care, a virtual clinic, has expanded to Colorado with the addition of Sandra Summers. MDHC is a…

December 17, 2019

City of Cortez announces holiday trash pickup schedule

The city of Cortez refuse crew will work regular routes during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Residents should put…

December 16, 2019

Montezuma County Extension to host Colorado AgrAbility winter workshop

Montezuma County Extension will host a Colorado AgrAbility winter workshop from 1-5 p.m. Jan. 14 at Pueblo Community College, 33057…

December 16, 2019

Piñon Project to partner with Keesee Motor Co.

The Piñon Project has announced its annual partnership with Keesee Motor Co. for the Christmas for Kids program.Courtesy The Piñon…

December 16, 2019

Southwest Health System names 2019 Employee of the Year

Southwest Health System names Joe Gurule as the 2019 Employee of the Year.Courtesy SHS Southwest Health System, the third-largest employer…

December 16, 2019

Crow Canyon Archaeological Center announces 2020-21 Lister Fellow

Crow Canyon Archaeological Center announces the selection of Katie Richards as the 2020-21 Lister Fellow.Courtesy Crow Canyon Archaeological Center Katie…

December 16, 2019

First National Bank, Cortez announces leadership changes

First National Bank, Cortez announces leadership transitionCourtesy First National Bank, Cortez Steve Keetch, chairman of the board of directors at…

December 16, 2019

Thank you to the Dolores Christmas Bazaar

What a beautiful show, lots of nice things and so many, many people came to shop for Christmas. Thanks to…

December 13, 2019

Opera steering committee to meet

At a Mancos summer event, Ryan Brown, director of Opera Lafayette, and Andrew Saletta, Mancos music teacher, share a preview…

December 11, 2019

Polis to lower flags to honor officer, firefighter, representative

A half-staff flag at Greer Natural Area.The Journal file Colorado Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags lowered to half staff on…

December 9, 2019

Kemper Elementary to perform Christmas programs

Kemper Elementary will perform its Christmas programs at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Montezuma-Cortez High School, 418 S. Sligo St. The…

December 8, 2019

Cortez Cultural Center approved as an Enterprise Zone contribution project

The Cortez Cultural Center was approved Sept. 26 as an Enterprise Zone contribution project by the State Economic Development Commission.…

December 8, 2019

A ‘Christmas Quilt’ of holiday stories set for Sunflower stage

The cast of “The Christmas Quilt” features local actors of all ages, with music provided by musician Mike McAllister. They…

December 5, 2019

Montezuma Food Coalition approved as Enterprise Zone project

The Montezuma Food Coalition was recently approved by the state of Colorado as an Enterprise Zone contribution project. This designation…

December 5, 2019

Cortez Adult Education Center to host GED Graduation

The Cortez Adult Education Center will host the winter GED/HSE graduation ceremony from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Wednesday at Osprey…

December 5, 2019

Colorado Parks and Wildlife seeks comments on big-game management plans

Comments must be received by Dec. 22. Herd management plans are developed by CPW biologists and take into consideration several…

December 4, 2019

Mancos library holds wreath workshop

Journal file<br><br>The Mancos Public Library is hosting a wreath workshop this Saturday.du1-i-syn The class will happen from 6:30-8:30 p.m., and…

December 3, 2019