Montezuma County

Cortez grass fire burns small area

Six firefighters responded just after 6:30 p.m. Monday to an area near 2216 E. Main St., behind Bealls Shoe Store,…

May 2, 2017

Mancos schools present upgrade plan to state this month

Designer Rebecca Colbert explains plans for a new playground at Mancos Elementary School in November. The playground is part of…

May 2, 2017

Mancos Days seeks prize donations

Mancos Days takes place from July 28-30 in downtown Mancos. Donations will be used as prizes for the top three…

May 2, 2017

Mancos residents demand answers over administrator’s departure

announces trustees won’t talk

May 1, 2017

Two Mancos seniors earn Daniels scholarships

‘Feels like winning the lottery,’ Bonde says

May 1, 2017

Mancos Creative District hires new staffers

Art Pulis drives his carriage around Mancos during a Grand Summer Night in 2016. The Mancos Creative District is planning…

May 1, 2017

Cortez bands wrap up concert season

Friday: Rodney Ritthaler discusses his career in an interview with The Journal

May 1, 2017

Cortez climate march focuses on monuments, oil and gas

activists rally around monuments, environment

April 29, 2017

Four sentenced for alcohol offenses in Montezuma County

du1-i-syn Gregory McCook was sentenced to 70 days in jail in connection with a third alcohol-related driving offense. He also…

April 28, 2017

Montezuma School to Farm announces new director

will start in September

April 27, 2017

Run + Hike store opens in Cortez

will offer running apparel, Osprey gear

April 27, 2017

Mancos weather station offers data for farmers

Mesa Verde National Park looms over the Mancos CoAgMet station, one of five in Montezuma County.Courtesy of Zach Schwalbe Schwalbe…

April 27, 2017

Montezuma County’s child poverty rate nearly double state average

‘Kids Count’ reveals child well-being stats

April 26, 2017

Mancos State Park preparing for summer of boating, fishing

‘Early season fishing will be excellent’

April 25, 2017

Ruedi Bear remembered as entrepreneur, champion skier

Trimble Hot Springs owner found along road

April 25, 2017

Chelsea Jones announces departure from MCEDA

will seek new economic development specialist

April 25, 2017

Mancos schools moving to four-day schedule

results favor giving students Friday off

April 25, 2017

Cathy Epps honored as school garden champion

to Farm surprises elementary principal

April 24, 2017

County considers asphalt plant; city weighs in

suggests site near Mesa Verde

April 24, 2017

M-CHS mock crash provides tough love on dangers of drinking

crash at M-CHS emphasizes safe driving

April 22, 2017

Man gets probation sentence after sex offense

du1-i-syn District Court Judge Douglas Walker issued the sentence after hearing Leroy read a written apology. “I’m sorry to the…

April 22, 2017

Broncos tour turns Cortez park orange and blue

Linebacker Corey Nelson and safety Will Parks signed autographs and took photos with fans. Cheerleaders Sydney and Jozie joined the…

April 21, 2017

Mancos town administrator Andrea Phillips resigns

Mayor: Board wants a different direction

April 21, 2017

Towaoc science nights a successful experiment

Program engages students, parents in second year

April 19, 2017