Montezuma County

Nominees are sought for Mancos Citizen of the Year

Dec. 1 is the deadline for nominations, and the winner will be announced in February at the chamber’s annual social.…

November 1, 2016

Cortez Middle School musical features cast of superheroes

‘Adventures of a Comic Book Artist’ debuts this weekend

October 29, 2016

Cortez students take trip to Ute Mountain Farm

It was the first field trip of its kind that was a result of collaboration between the three groups, CMS…

October 29, 2016

Nomad Vape Shop opens Tuesday in Cortez

Vape Shop offers alternative to cigarettes in Cortez

October 29, 2016

Noise at Kinder Morgan pumping plant irks neighbor

suggests county, state noise regs are in conflict

October 27, 2016

Cortez revamping two tennis courts for pickleball

Karl Hasz backhands the ball over the net in a pickleball game at the Cortez Recreation Center in 2014. The…

October 26, 2016

Cortez Middle School fights bullying with ‘Dude, Be Nice’

Each day featured a different theme and students voted to honor the nicest students and teachers in every grade level.…

October 26, 2016

Plans for community Thanksgiving dinner are underway

Leigh Waggoner helps put away turkeys donated by Jim Mischke for last year’s community Thanksgiving dinner.Sam Green/The Journal The Community…

October 25, 2016

At least 15 counties leave American Lands Council

that doesn’t mean Western counties have backed down on land transfers

October 25, 2016

Cortez marching band qualifies for state competition

ranked second in class

October 25, 2016

Mancos schools hire architect for campus improvements

District plans campus upgrades

October 25, 2016

Pharmacy skate shop opens in Cortez

Doug Jorgensen and Monique Martinez have opened Pharmacy skate shop in Cortez.Sam Green/The Journal The store, at 40 E. Main…

October 21, 2016

Ballots being mailed to county voters

If you are unsure of your voting status, need to update your address, make changes to your record or need…

October 19, 2016

Montezuma-Cortez schools will appeal performance rating

District accredited at ‘priority improvement’ for sixth straight year

October 19, 2016

Onward offers grants, scholarships

Deadline for $500-$2,500 nonprofit grants is Oct. 31

October 19, 2016

Two Montezuma, Dolores county judges on the ballot

Walker, Boyd get unanimous endorsements

October 19, 2016

Mancos locals celebrate service with Ecuador visit

Tandana Foundation conducts work in Ecuador, Mali

October 19, 2016

Mancos library searching for senior worker

SCSEP is an organization that is committed to improving the quality of life for low income, financially eligible seniors by…

October 19, 2016

Mancos officials warn about noise, unlocked cars

The Mancos Marshal’s Office is reminding people to keep vehicles locked and remove valuables from cars. There have been recent…

October 19, 2016

Veryl Goodnight inducted to Cowgirl Hall of Fame

Induction ceremony planned for Oct. 27

October 19, 2016

Mancos turkey shoot scheduled for Nov. 5

Perry D. Lewis prepares to shoot along with contestants at last yearâ€™s Mancos Turkey Shoot.Sam Green/The Journal The event will…

October 18, 2016

Mancos trustees pass livestock regulations, discuss ‘17 budget

members also discuss 2017 budget

October 18, 2016

Photo: A deer changes its spots

Pat Westover submitted this photo of an unusual spot pattern on a fawn just outside Cortez.Pat Westover/For The Journal

October 17, 2016

BLM’s grazing fund benefits ranchers in Montezuma County

Permittees get reimbursed for range improvements

October 14, 2016