Owner of Bauer House reflects on past 27 years as historic home is listed for sale Owner: ‘It would break my heart’ if it were torn down December 23, 2021
Cortez preps for Christmas with ‘last minute’ holiday bazaar 32 vendors were stationed at the Elks Lodge Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. December 19, 2021
Ice cream favorite Moose and More moving to Mancos A look back at the shop’s sweet evolution December 19, 2021
Beloved ‘everything’ store closing its doors after 35 years in Cortez reflects on music evolution and generations of customers December 17, 2021
Tightened border slowed fentanyl, but it’s rising again, Montezuma Sheriff’s Office says trafficking presentation identifies Cortez as hub, fentanyl as main threat December 17, 2021
Montezuma-Cortez schools get additional security after national threats denies threats were issued on its platform December 17, 2021
Ute Mountain Ute Tribe delivers Christmas dinner and cheer Despite loss, Ute Mountain Ute embodies seasonal merriment December 15, 2021
‘Wrapped in Support’ initiative donates blankets to RE-1 teachers Foundation partners with Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 to give back to teachers and staff December 15, 2021
Local author draws attention to foster crisis with new book ‘Kokoon on a Hill’ details author’s experience of being a foster parent in Montezuma County December 15, 2021
Scholarship program honors Montezuma-Cortez student; encourages new round of applicants M-CHS student Shylee Graf selected as scholarship recipient; program taking applications December 14, 2021
Jury finds Patriots leader Simmons not guilty in harassment trial District attorney’s office plans to appeal, citing judge’s remarks December 11, 2021
Politics and Constitution color Montezuma County Patriot’s harassment trial witnesses called to stand; Patriots organizer Sherry Simmons to testify Friday morning December 10, 2021
Mesa Verde luminaria canceled; open house might be rescheduled set for Thursday night canceled but might take place in January or February December 10, 2021
District attorney’s office files charges against bail bondsman who shot wanted Durango man Simmons previously was not arrested after telling police he accidentally fired his gun in September altercation December 8, 2021
A month to go: Montezuma-Cortez’s four-day calendar survey results released November survey shows widespread favor for moving to shorter school week December 7, 2021
Angel Tree set up at The Journal office Piñon Project program helps low-income families December 6, 2021
Holiday craft bazaar returns in Dolores 50 artisans showcased their crafts after last year’s event cancellation December 6, 2021
Annual Parade of Lights begins, with a special guest Spoiler alert: Santa will make a surprise arrival this year December 5, 2021
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Mancos Christmas tree lighting and Rudolph Run instill cheer in delighted residents December 4, 2021
Native students show downward test scores, dropout rates and discipline at Montezuma-Cortez report shows weakness in math and SAT scores, but improvement in Advanced Placement classes December 3, 2021
Bayfield man suspected of mutilating dog by dragging it behind his car near Cortez Sheriff: Dustin Edward Martinez refused to have his dog euthanized after a witness took him and his dog to vet December 3, 2021
New Montezuma-Cortez, Dolores school board members sworn in board members assume their roles about a month after Nov. 2 election December 2, 2021
Cortez gets new municipal court judge Padilla wants to bring a new perspective to court December 1, 2021
Meet the new Mancos school board members members with long-standing educational ties hopeful for future of district November 30, 2021
