Free and clear! Library retires building debt Celebrating RETIRING the debt incurred to build the new library, which was completed in 2004, were Lisa Roche, Shawna Valdez,… June 26, 2013
Groups unite to restore creek Between June 18 and June 20, volunteers placed rebar, 10 tons of rock and 240 feet of aspen rolls in… June 26, 2013
Marrying tomorrow T.J. Applegate and Elicia Coulon will be joined in marriage on June 29, 2013. T.J. is the son of Julio… June 26, 2013
Free kids’ camp at Denny Lake Bugs & Buddies takes place from 9:30 a.m. to noon, July 8-11, at Denny Lake in Cortez. Children ages 6-10… June 26, 2013
K-9 Search and Rescue plans pancake breakfast The annual pancake breakfast is the team’s largest fund-raiser and features a hot cooked breakfast for a small donation. This… June 26, 2013
Where would we be without our interns? The staff with the Montezuma School to Farm Project understands this duality of professional development vs. a lengthy unpaid commitment.… June 25, 2013
It’s time for butterflies and flowers Southwest Colorado's jewels sparkle in the summer June 19, 2013
Local dancer to train in New York MIKAYLA HASSINGER has been accepted to train this summer with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.Courtesy Photo/Mindfulness Photography Hassinger was… June 19, 2013
Library board seeks trustee This district board is a governing board with fiscal responsibility and determines the policies of the library in relation to… June 19, 2013
Thoughts on the Farmers Market and the community center Two thoughts: First, the vendors at the Farmers’ Market know the customers stop from about 2:30 to 5:30, not the… June 19, 2013
Edward Grant ‘Eddie’ Lyen Cremation has taken place and services will be held later this summer. Arrangements are being made through Ertel Funeral Home.… June 19, 2013
Dolores River Dialogue to gather The agenda will include an in-depth discussion of a watershed plan which the DRD steering committee has been working on… June 19, 2013
Gazebo, deck too close to river raises setback issue Commissioners disagree on response to land-use code violation June 19, 2013
My public-land ‘springador’ But then, my expectations were different from the instructor’s. She wanted to teach dogs to sit, roll over, heel and… June 18, 2013
Town, sheriff talk enforcement Sales tax revenues have been down for two months in a row compared with last year, including a $1,100 drop… June 12, 2013
Alpacas give up coats to make sweaters With bits of fiber on the cutting table, Sonny Gustamantes begins shearing around the head of the alpaca.Sam Green/Cortez Journal… June 12, 2013
Second half property taxes due June 15 June 15 postmarks will be accepted, and payments may be mailed to Montezuma County Treasurer, 140 W. Maine, Suite 2,… June 12, 2013
Navajo elder scheduled to speak at Heritage Center Peshlakaidu1-i-syn Peshlakai taught applied indigenous studies as the elder-in-residence at Northern Arizona University, where he can apply his passion for… June 12, 2013
Thomas A. Herzog A modern-day DaVinci, “Rasta Tom” arrived in Telluride at age 19 in 1983. He was revered for his extraordinary handcrafted… June 12, 2013
James Edward Cattles Jr. Jim was born to James and Kathryn Cattles in Ogden, Utah, on Jan. 25, 1945. He graduated from Grand Junction… June 12, 2013
Robert Lyle Shields Shieldsdu1-i-syn Interment followed at Goodman Point Cemetery with military honors being conducted by Ute Mountain American Legion Post No. 75.… June 12, 2013
