Newsletter – Page 4 – The Journal

Local News

Cortez author honors father in Chicken Soup for the Soul’s latest release

a life traversing and writing about the US, Curt Melliger is still enamored with his country

May 9, 2026

Education

Lewis-Arriola Elementary accepts John Irwin School of Excellence Award

school learned they would be recipients in early April

May 8, 2026

Sports

Overtime goal sends Wellington past M-CHS in soccer playoffs nail-biter

M-CHS rallied back from two-goal deficit to force extra time; season ends in 3A opening round

May 8, 2026

Sports

Mancos’ Lexi Lyons’ team-first mindset earns her opportunity to play collegiate volleyball

Bluejays libero to take the court for Oklahoma Wesleyan University this fall

May 8, 2026

Local News

Candidates discuss election security and voter education at Montezuma County Clerk debate

Republicans Lenetta Shull and Jerri Frizzell make their pitch to voters ahead of primary

May 8, 2026

Local News

Mesa Verde Gardeners to hold 16th annual plant sale at new location

of the proceeds will be donated to local food shelters

May 8, 2026

Local News

KKV Development proposes 12 rental and for-sale homes for downtown Dolores

Residents raise concerns over scale of proposed three-story build near Third Street, Riverside

May 8, 2026

Education

Dolores Theater Troupe to stage ‘Alice in Wonderland’ this week

cast and crew have been preparing since February

May 7, 2026

Local News

Four Corners beekeepers enter spring with optimism despite challenges

Springtime brings out beekeepers working to sustain their hives in a difficult climate

May 7, 2026

Local News

Cortez businesses tagged in graffiti spree late Tuesday night

Police Department is searching for suspects

May 6, 2026

Education

Mancos High School inducts 14 students into National Honor Society

Chapter bids farewell to 10 seniors

May 6, 2026

Local News

The search continues for Towaoc man missing for a year

Silas went missing in April 2025

May 6, 2026

Local News

Freeze watch issued for Southwest Colorado Wednesday night

Forecaster says unusually warm spring prompted earlier freeze alerts

May 5, 2026

Local News

GOP candidates for Montezuma County commissioner square off in debate

Republicans discuss taxes, land use and government openness

May 5, 2026

Local News

Montezuma County cleanup days target blight, wildfire risk

Landfill tipping fees to be waived during two-day community cleanup effort

May 5, 2026

AP New Mexico

Indigenous people honor and raise awareness for relatives who are missing or have been killed

Indigenous people and others gather in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on Saturday to raise awareness about Indigenous relatives who have gone…

May 5, 2026

Local News

First responder students simulate real-world tragedies at Pueblo Community College

enforcement, nursing and paramedic students prepare for graduation with a large-scale simulation

May 5, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: What’s happening in the Cortez area

Vince Golio hangs out with his great Dane, Fred, while waiting his turn in the judges ring at the Durango…

May 4, 2026

Local News

Southwest Health celebrates Hospital Week with annual 5K, community picnic

Officials will present annual report during May 10-16 celebration

May 4, 2026

Local News

Construction at Cortez Municipal Airport will close runways overnight

Project will aid water drainage efficiency and improve the durability of airfield

May 4, 2026

Local News

Dolores Library Board orders workplace review amid complaints

meeting highlights ongoing conflict within library leadership

May 4, 2026

Sports

Steady rounds lift M-CHS golf to runner-up in Panther Invitational

Amita Crowley takes medalist honors, classmate Afton Unrein finishes fourth

May 4, 2026

Sports

Tomac finishes third, one point separates Roczen and Lawrence as final nears

final round of the 2026 Supercross season will take place this weekend

May 4, 2026

Local News

Republican Montezuma County Commissioner debate rescheduled for Monday

commissioner candidates to debate at 6 p.m. after last-minute cancellation

May 3, 2026