Snow and ice bring crashes, spinouts, outages as storm hits Southwest Colorado U.S. Highway 160 temporarily closed on Mancos Hill; U.S. 550 passes reopened after avalanche work December 10, 2021
Mesa Verde luminaria canceled; open house might be rescheduled set for Thursday night canceled but might take place in January or February December 10, 2021
District attorney’s office files charges against bail bondsman who shot wanted Durango man Simmons previously was not arrested after telling police he accidentally fired his gun in September altercation December 8, 2021
‘Hefty’ winter storm could drop 1 to 2 feet of snow in San Juan Mountains towns expected to see 3-4 inches; winter storm watch is in effect starting Wednesday December 8, 2021
A month to go: Montezuma-Cortez’s four-day calendar survey results released November survey shows widespread favor for moving to shorter school week December 7, 2021
Suspect in Albuquerque bank robbery returns to Hesperus home while case proceeds plea has been entered; next court date is pending in New Mexico December 7, 2021
Man convicted and sentenced again for domestic violence Aggravated circumstances leads to 6 years in prison December 7, 2021
Angel Tree set up at The Journal office Piñon Project program helps low-income families December 6, 2021
Montezuma County DA’s Office drops charges in sheep herd attack lacked evidence that owner’s dog was responsible for deaths and injuries, assistant district attorney says December 6, 2021
Two Colorado Republican candidates will limit their campaign spending Voluntary spending caps allow gubernatorial and secretary of state candidates to sidestep limits on receiving donations December 6, 2021
A Colorado family tried to save their cattle ranch by betting big on rare birds. It’s paying off. getting the folks at Audubon to certify the ranch as bird-friendly, to selling carbon sequestration credits for the tall grass,… December 6, 2021
Holiday craft bazaar returns in Dolores 50 artisans showcased their crafts after last year’s event cancellation December 6, 2021
Annual Parade of Lights begins, with a special guest Spoiler alert: Santa will make a surprise arrival this year December 5, 2021
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Mancos Christmas tree lighting and Rudolph Run instill cheer in delighted residents December 4, 2021
Native students show downward test scores, dropout rates and discipline at Montezuma-Cortez report shows weakness in math and SAT scores, but improvement in Advanced Placement classes December 3, 2021
Bayfield man suspected of mutilating dog by dragging it behind his car near Cortez Sheriff: Dustin Edward Martinez refused to have his dog euthanized after a witness took him and his dog to vet December 3, 2021
Season preview: Four Corners basketball teams set to launch season sets sights on another run in playoffs December 2, 2021
New Montezuma-Cortez, Dolores school board members sworn in board members assume their roles about a month after Nov. 2 election December 2, 2021
Victim of fatal crash on U.S. Highway 491 is identified Head-on crash with semitrailer caused vehicles to catch fire December 1, 2021
Cortez gets new municipal court judge Padilla wants to bring a new perspective to court December 1, 2021
Colorado Democrats blast Boebert but stop short of calling for censure Republican members of Colorado’s U.S. House delegation have not commented on Boebert’s anti-Muslim remarks December 1, 2021
What happens when the lure of outdoor rec starts to pull people onto tribal lands? Navajo Rangers program presents a microcosm of the concerns that arise around outdoor recreation on tribal lands December 1, 2021
Chronolog technology helps to monitor landscape Citizen science effort uses personal phones to create time lapse photography of sensitive areas December 1, 2021
Meet the new Mancos school board members members with long-standing educational ties hopeful for future of district November 30, 2021
