Western monarch butterflies get a closer look A recent study documents the butterfly’s decline, while a new project looks at how to improve its population August 30, 2016
Documentary offers a sharp look at the West’s water crisis In ‘Killing the Colorado,’ people, not nature, are responsible for shortages August 30, 2016
Cortez Cemetery limits access after theft and vandalism The Cortez Cemetery will start locking its gates because of theft and vandalism, said Gayle Johnson, manager of the Cortez… August 30, 2016
Donations help summer reading program succeed McDonald’s gave gift certificates/bookmarks for Happy Meals; Three Rivers Education donated books and prizes; and Kokopelli’s donated a hat for… August 29, 2016
Rocky Mountain Energy Summit examines intersecting industry issues Economics juxtaposed with environmental concerns August 29, 2016
Construction is underway in Cortez on Osprey headquarters Rain slowed the construction of the foundation for the new Osprey Packs headquarters at Empire Street and Mildred Road, just… August 29, 2016
Judy Bryan wins Best of Show at Dolores quilt show Bryan’s quilt is titled “Fire Island Hosta,” and Towle’s is “Southwest Memories.” Both quilters live in Cortez. Quilts were judged… August 28, 2016
Biochar seen as potential market for forest System transforms less desirable timber into fertilizer, power August 26, 2016
Mesa Verde to host Centennial Fun Run A 5.5-mile race will begin at 9 a.m. at the Chapin Mesa Museum Parking area. A 1-mile walk/run will begin… August 26, 2016
Montezuma County author writes kids mystery novel Montezuma County author Lynette Harrell has published a new mystery novel for children.Sam Green/The Journal “The Little Giants as the… August 26, 2016
Historic McElmo flume awarded final funding $180,000 grant will refurbish structure built in 1890s August 26, 2016
Push underway to remove ‘slavery’ from state law Ballot effort would strike archaic constitutional language August 26, 2016
Connect4 project is still moving forward Karen Sheekdu1-i-syn The past few months have been an exciting time in Montezuma County as representatives from the county, Cortez,… August 25, 2016
Navajos host permaculture workshop Navajo workshops are scheduled to demonstrate the ‘food forest’ technique August 25, 2016
Mesa Verde celebrates 100 years of the National Park Service Mesa Verde celebrates 100 years of the National Park Service August 25, 2016
Towaoc woman pleads not guilty to murder charge Colorow released to Durango halfway house August 25, 2016
M-CHS cuts boys tennis; players may join Durango team Program axed due to lack of participation August 25, 2016
Mesa Verde kicks off centennial celebration Thursday morning Balcony House at Mesa Verde National Park.Luke Perkins/Durango Herald The National Park Service invites visitors to join in the celebration… August 24, 2016
Cortez council discusses marijuana cultivation in industrial park Cortez Industrial Park is area in question August 24, 2016
Two overdoses reported this month in Montezuma County Teen dies after apparent heroin injection August 24, 2016
Flooding leaves a muddy aftermath in Cortez The storm was attributed to a disturbance over Arizona that moved into the area on Tuesday afternoon, carrying strong storms… August 24, 2016
Durango’s history harsher and harder than Hollywood’s take A look at Durango’s sometimes violent Old West heritage August 24, 2016
