Locals discuss mussels, boating regulations in Cortez Recreationists look for answers as mussel measures limit local boating April 1, 2017
Registration is underway for 2017 birding festival The 13th annual Ute Mountain-Mesa Verde Birding Festival is scheduled for May 10-14. Registration is underway.Photo illustration Twenty-five tours led… March 31, 2017
Boating season begins early as McPhee Reservoir fills A warm March has started the runoff early into McPhee Reservoir, which is nearly full. Therefore, managers will begin releasing… March 27, 2017
County briefs The Montezuma County Commission requires 90 days’ notice to use, sale or market marijuana at the fairgrounds.Associated Press The Montezuma… March 26, 2017
Meeting on mussels, lake access planned There will be a community meeting on local reservoir access and mussel inspections on Thursday, March 30, at 6 p.m.… March 26, 2017
A tribute to John Porter Jim Mimiaga/The Journal<br><br>John Porter discusses local irrigation history and the importance the Ute Mountain Ute tribe had on the creation… March 21, 2017
Forecast points to a long Dolores River rafting season managers tentatively predict 67-day whitewater release March 8, 2017
County has precedent for taking over Sage Hen area County’s plan for taking over Sage Hen has precedent February 22, 2017
Fear of invasive mussel spreads to two Cortez-area reservoirs Irrigation Co. worried about Narraguinnep, Groundhog reservoirs January 25, 2017
Dolores River Basin analyzed for fire risk Computer modeling points to hazards for forest neighborhoods January 17, 2017
Winter snowpack above average Dolores Basin forecast fills McPhee, plus boating release January 13, 2017
Business owners critical of McPhee plan Limiting access at House Creek hurts economy, they say December 14, 2016
Restrictions at McPhee Overlook Trail start Dec. 1 Annual seasonal trail-use restrictions for the new McPhee Overlook Trail No. 155 will go into effect on Thursday, Dec. 1… November 16, 2016
Invasive mussels’ risk limits access on McPhee gates will be installed; ramp access will be curtailed November 16, 2016
McPhee heads into winter with hope for 2017 release carryover storage good for farmers, boaters November 8, 2016
Dolores locals line up for giveaway of flourishing salmon giveaway attracts 60 locals in Dolores as kokanee salmon flourish in a full McPhee October 26, 2016
State exercises claim to river water to benefit McPhee officials, county react to infrequent action October 26, 2016
Mussel risk at McPhee could limit boat access managers consider plan to avoid mussel invasion September 28, 2016
McPhee managers concerned about mussel invasion agencies chip in to keep boat inspection program alive August 17, 2016
County commissioners struggle to control noxious weeds spreading through irrigation canals July 15, 2016
Local News Discussion of McPhee’s water releases is July 26 The meeting will be on July 26, at 6 p.m. at the Dolores Community Center. Reservoir officials will recap spill… July 12, 2016
Local News Montezuma County starts fire ban in wake of Sage Hen blaze support helps stomp on Sage Hen fire near McPhee Reservoir; county commissioners order a fire ban June 19, 2016
Local News Two New Mexico reservoirs get $1.4M for invasive species Aquatic invasive species continue to be a threat to waters in New Mexico. Currently, every state adjacent to New Mexico… May 30, 2016
Local News Chances drying up for rafting the Dolores River levels don’t indicate a release being feasible this year May 13, 2016
