Montezuma County

Local News

Nature Center completes conservation easement

Corner dedicated to outdoor education

September 15, 2017

Local News

Additional parking lot proposed for Sand Canyon trailhead

Additional lot would include new connector trail

September 13, 2017

Local News

Montezuma County justice center opens Sept. 18

combined courthouse opens Sept. 18

September 8, 2017

Local News

Local recyclers have role in Hurricane Harvey recovery

Pressed paperboard and cardboard needed for drywall demand

September 7, 2017

Local News

Woman accidentally shot by neighbor

Deputy: Neighbor sat on rifle, causing it to fire through walls

September 1, 2017

Looking back

Ed Noland’s Four Corners trading posts

Oen Ed Noland wanted to start a trading post on the San Juan River in the Four Corners region and…

August 30, 2017

Local News

Access to isolated BLM land is a tough road

Parking lot, interim gate contemplated as residents urge assistance

August 29, 2017

High School Sports

Dolores Bears football team dreams big

coach Chris Trusler hopes Dolores will compete for league championship

August 24, 2017

High School Sports

Dove Creek football team looking to gain experience

Dove Creek team short on experience but high on talent

August 24, 2017

High School Sports

Panthers football team ready to rumble

Panthers’ upperclassmen hope experience will help M-CHS to improve

August 24, 2017

Local News

Montezuma-Cortez school board passes mill levy resolution

District seeks to fund salaries, technology, buses

August 24, 2017

Local News

Federal insurance program for kids at risk

Program benefiting 570 in county may lose federal funding

August 18, 2017

Local News

Kinder Morgan to stop claiming disputed deduction

Assessor continues audits to determine back taxes owed

August 16, 2017

Local News

Deputy Kaylee Green is assigned to Dolores schools

Deputy’s mission: Protect students

August 15, 2017

Local News

Dolores passes law requiring bear-resistant trash cans

Penalty includes a fine of up to $499, possible jail time

August 15, 2017

Local News

Montezuma health department likely breaches open records law

department charges excessive fee for restaurant reports, seeks additional help

August 12, 2017

Montezuma County seeks Sand Canyon parking solution

Parking at the Sand Canyon trailhead.The Journal The trailheadâ€™s uneven, slickrock surface is often overrun with vehicles and horse trailers,…

August 11, 2017

Paths to Mesa Verde planning continues

A study group examine a map of the proposed Paths to Mesa Verde Trail at a public meeting on Dec.…

August 11, 2017

Rangers, volunteers confront bear activity in Mesa Verde

Volunteer education campaign to begin in park

August 11, 2017

Photo: Queen of the fair

Kendall Colcord, second from right, was named the 2017-18 Montezuma County Fair Queen on Saturday night. She was awarded a…

August 9, 2017

County hopes to display antique equipment

collection of antiques gain public exposure

August 8, 2017

Interior Department scraps Obama rule on coal royalties

companies criticized rule as burdensome and costly

August 7, 2017

Ranch Rodeo entertains while showcasing rugged life

Thus, when the opportunity to compete in the Montezuma County Fair’s Ranch Rodeo on Aug. 3 presented itself, Yeomans was…

August 7, 2017

Local recycling faces challenges of supply and demand

market, users’ habits put pressure on revenue

August 7, 2017