Montezuma County

Local News

Local master leasing plan never received final approval

and gas plan was premature

November 9, 2017

Local News

Voters reject Montezuma-Cortez schools’ tax

school district’s $4.95 million bond passes easily

November 7, 2017

Local News

Two counties collaborate to save Lower Dolores River campgrounds

and Cabin sites would be co-managed with feds

November 7, 2017

Winter weather advisory: Snow in the mountains

A mix of rain and snow expected in Montezuma, Dolores counties

November 6, 2017

County offers downtown building for historical museum

Historical society moves forward on agreement

November 4, 2017

Montezuma Titans heading back to Super Bowl

sixth-grade football team defending their title

November 2, 2017

Local News

Local bank leader retires after 41 years

Merritt’s tenure reflects changing banking environment

October 30, 2017

Local News

Open Class Results at the Montezuma County Fair

Winners in the all-ages class at the Montezuma County Fair

October 30, 2017

Local News

Montezuma County winners at the Colorado State Fair

shine in non-livestock competitions

October 30, 2017

Local News

Public access to land near Summit Lake hits snag

2-foot-wide strip of bordering private land might need easement

October 25, 2017

Local News

Sheriff’s Office cleared in fatal July 4 shooting

Independent investigation concludes lethal force was justified

October 20, 2017

Local News

Cortez named one of the ‘most beautiful places’

Canyons of the Ancients National Monument among highlights

October 18, 2017

New combined courthouse open to public

Courthouse design mixes modern, historic styles

October 12, 2017

Local News

Study: Climate change is transforming local forests

Climate change expected to alter Southwest Colorado forests

October 10, 2017

High School Sports

M-CHS golfers finish fourth and 19th at state tourney

Cristoffer Rudosky ties for 4th, Blake Keetch finishes 19th at Class 3A State Tournament

October 5, 2017

Aneth man pleads guilty to DUI after crash on West Fork Road

According to an accident report, Samuel Jelly, 24, of Aneth, Utah, was driving a Ford Explorer SUV southbound on County…

September 29, 2017

Freeze warning issued for Monday night in Southwest Colorado

Fall temperatures arrived this week, and a freeze warning was issued for Sunday and Monday nights in Montezuma County.The Journal…

September 25, 2017

Local News

Denver foundation considers Montezuma-Cortez for new program

Yip Foundation to discuss computer-based program

September 24, 2017

Local News

Montezuma Land Conservancy hires new leader

Custer’s agricultural background, passion a likely fit

September 22, 2017

Local News

Taxes, RVs and construction on Cortez council agenda

hearings are planned for Tuesday

September 22, 2017

Local News

SWOS achieves improvement status in state testing

Alternative campus achieves ‘improvement’ status after rating climbs

September 22, 2017

Local News

Montezuma County eases Summit Ridge road access to BLM land

land access cited, but parking problem persists

September 21, 2017

Local News

Number of uninsured residents drops in Southwest Colorado

Survey: Since Obamacare, more people have coverage statewide

September 21, 2017

Local News

Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office announces winners in horse-naming contest

“Thank you to all the elementary students who entered the mounted patrol horse-naming contest,” Cindy Ramsay said in a news…

September 19, 2017