The Journal

Susan Reed brings acrylic paintings to Olio in Mancos

Paintings to remain on display through October

July 25, 2018

Friends of Dolores Library plans Aug. 11 book sale

This event will be held during Escalante Days and is a fundraiser to support the library, according to a press…

July 24, 2018

Southwest Studies continues ‘Women in the Southwest’ lectures

The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College continues its summer lecture series, “Women in the Southwest,” with a…

Cortez Public Library announces August Storytime lineup

The Cortez Public Library has announced its August lineup for the Raising Readers Storytime program, held every Thursday at 10:30…

Mountain Studies Institute offers program to restore wetlands

The event will focus on educating participants about alpine wetlands, also called fens, which store carbon, filter pollutants from water…

Drought Task Force to talk to residents

The meeting was called in response to exceptionally dry conditions that have persisted since last fall in Southwest Colorado. The…

Kinder Morgan to present grant to Cortez Community Garden

Company to fund new garden furniture

July 21, 2018

Geologist plans talk at Crow Canyon about impact of volcanic eruptions

Nearly 1,000 years ago, Sunset Crater near present-day Flagstaff erupted, pouring out lava flows for several miles and blanketing more…

July 20, 2018

Southern Ute Museum to assess collections

The program helps museums improve the care of collections through support for a conservation assessment of displays, archives and buildings.…

July 20, 2018

Southern Ute Museum to receive totem pole

A reception to celebrate will be held at noon, followed by a community potluck. The event will feature speakers, including…

July 20, 2018

Aztec Ruins to host lecture

The two sites include the San Luis de Cabezon in Sandoval County and the Beadmaker site in the central San…

July 19, 2018

Crow Canyon offers pair of educational tours

The Crow Canyon Archaeological Center is excited to offer a pair of new educational tours designed to help visitors of…

July 17, 2018

MECC, city sponsors host school supplies bash

Kinsey Dennison gives Lanceson Etsitty a back-to-school haircut in 2014.The Journal file It will be held from 5-8 p.m. at…

July 17, 2018

Hisatsinom presents discussion about impacts of land loss

The Hisatsinom Chapter of the Colorado Archaeology Society will host Kathryn Turney for a discussion about social consequences of land…

July 17, 2018

Old Fort to hold open house

The event will teach attendees about the programs and resources at the Old Fort and offer tours of the education…

July 16, 2018

Business

La Plata Open Space Conservancy hires executive director

Barkerdu1-i-syn Barker is originally from West Virginia and earned undergraduate and law degrees from West Virginia University. He has worked…

July 14, 2018

Outdoors

Four Corners Beekeepers Association to meet Tuesday

Guest speaker Jim Marquis will give a presentation about creating and overwintering nucleus hives. The event is free and open…

July 14, 2018

Community

Chuck wagon cook-off to be July 28

This year’s competition includes five wagons that will serve plates of beef, potatoes, beans, fresh bread, dessert and a beverage.…

End of July marks 118th San Ignacio Fiesta

The 73rd annual parade will be held at 10 a.m. July 28, with registration at Ignacio High School. Events on…

Business

Durango KOA receives TripAdvisor award

Awards are based on the quantity and quality of reviews received from guests by TripAdvisor. The Durango KOA campground, owned…

Outdoors

Crow Canyon announces new programs

Programs include: “Ask an Archaeologist” from 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, for those who want to learn more about the…

Sky Ute Casino helps with 416 Fire relief

The Food Bank and Humane Society received supplies donated by the community and more than $2,600 to help La Plata…