Montezuma County

Task force tours old M-CHS, discusses options

Kemper Elementary Principal Jamie Haukeness, who also is executive director of facilities and school safety for Montezuma-Cortez RE-1 school district,…

March 16, 2016

Local News

BLM extends comment period on oil and gas lease in HD Mountains

than 6,000-acres in the HD Mountains could be bid for oil and gas development

March 16, 2016

Local News

Four States Ag Expo goes back to ‘American Roots’

States Ag Expo a community tradition

March 5, 2016

Local News

Montezuma County Republicans turn out for caucuses

Caucus chairman Jim Mahlberg, reflected in the mirror at right, leads the Republican Precinct 11 caucus in Mancos on Tuesday…

March 2, 2016

Local News

County faces Internet hurdle

Officials plan to ask voters to opt out of state law

February 29, 2016

Education

Re-1 board has vacancy

Qualified candidates must be a registered voter for the past 12 months, a U.S. citizen, be at least 18 years…

February 23, 2016

Local News

Scalia was Supreme Court’s leader on limiting environmental rules

A conservative legal foundation fears its winning streak may be over.

February 23, 2016

Education

The best Valentine’s present – your presence

MECC Chief Knowledge Officer In February our thoughts turn to all the ways we can show our loved ones how…

February 23, 2016

Local News

In Wyoming, a road block for public access

A tangled web of lawsuits and land sales mean people trying to access a Lincoln County wilderness area could face…

February 23, 2016

Local News

Colorado activists set their sights on a ballot measure to limit drilling

Previous attempts have been blocked and current regulations disappoint

February 23, 2016

Local News

Local task force will recommend fate of old high school

task force will recommend fate of old high school

February 10, 2016

Local News

Interim superintendent to be named

board to discuss options for old high school

February 8, 2016

Local News

Livestock Association’s annual meeting set for Feb. 13

U.S. Rep Scott Tipton, R-Cortez, is scheduled for an appearance on Saturday morning. The Southwestern Cowbelles will host a potluck…

January 31, 2016

Local News

Commissioners hire owner’s rep for new courthouse

Monty Guiles, owner of Circle Zebra Fabricators, was chosen for the job following the commission’s request for proposals application process.…

January 31, 2016

Local News

County missing out on food stamp revenue

half of those eligible sign up, study shows

January 31, 2016

Local News

Pacific storm brings fresh snowfall to Cortez area

About an inch of snow fell overnight in the Cortez area on Wednesday, adding to the snow around this antique…

January 20, 2016

Business

County considers changing code to avoid publishing legal notices

The report came after Montezuma County Commissioners sought an alternative to publishing legal notices in the The Journal as a…

January 18, 2016

Arts and Entertainment

Preview Jorgenson Bluegrass Band boasts a proven pedigree

This fabulous group of virtuoso musicians will blow you away with their spectacular performance, which is brought to the Four…

January 13, 2016

Local News

County plans to expand Internet, communication services

would expand Internet, communication services

December 31, 2015

Local News

Regional simulation will test response to outbreak of plague

Simulation depicts disease crisis

December 31, 2015

High School Sports

Four Panther wrestlers go undefeated in Grand Junction

Broughton, Ramos, Durban and Perez go undefeated

December 16, 2015

High School Sports

Area teams take to the mats

Garret Boren pins Stephen Vaughn of Norwood in the 132-pound weight class on Thursday night. The Panthers took on Norwood…

December 14, 2015

Business

Habitat Honors Outgoing Board Members

Carol West served six years as board secretary and wore many other hats during the nonprofit’s formative years. Mary Sparks…

December 10, 2015

Business

Montezuma County faces health challenges, professionals report

Poverty, education level are driving factors

December 10, 2015