Edge of the Cedars archaeologist named employee of the year Jonathan Till is a long-time archaeologist in Four Corners April 12, 2021
Eli Tomac wins Atlanta 1 Supercross with a late charge to the lead Victory helps narrow gap behind Roczen in series standings April 11, 2021
Montezuma-Cortez Middle School again wins national music award Program lauded for adaption, persistence amid pandemic April 10, 2021
Jury trials return to courts in Montezuma County Trials held in person; public can watch via video feed April 9, 2021
Man rescued after becoming stuck under truck Crews used inflatable bags to lift vehicle April 9, 2021
Cortez mogul skier competes at U.S. Junior National Championship Sophomore Max Johnson skis for Telluride team April 9, 2021
Man in tree holds officers at bay for three hours in Cortez Incident occurred in field near Sleeping Ute Apartments April 8, 2021
Hikers report illegal target shooting on Canyons of the Ancients Monument BLM officer responds to area west of north Sand Canyon April 8, 2021
Police, Sheriff’s Office to co-host Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Goal is to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths April 7, 2021
City closes in on new city manager hire Cortez City Manager John Dougherty, shown in 2019, announced his resignation in January.The Journal file City Manager John Dougherty announced… April 7, 2021
Four Corners Home and Garden Show returns to fairgrounds Friday About 100 local and national vendors will be present April 6, 2021
Mesa Verde National Park designated as Dark Sky park Lighting controlled and reduced to preserve the view of the stars April 6, 2021
Winds and dry conditions trigger wildfire watch in Southwest Colorado Cortez had strong winter snows, but mountains of Dolores Basin below average April 5, 2021
State’s red flag law used once in Montezuma County Commissioners declared county a gun sanctuary in response to law in 2019 April 5, 2021
Dolores River Anglers seeks water quality protection for streams Outstanding waters designation would protect water quality, water rights not impacted April 2, 2021
Youth Corps to work on motorized trails Heavy use and wildfires impact recreation areas April 1, 2021
Three killed in crash near Colorado-New Mexico state line are identified Deadly collision occurred Monday on U.S. 491 April 1, 2021
Montezuma County commissioners assert opposition to wolves Impacts on livestock a concern; wolf advocates point out ecological benefits April 1, 2021
Easter egg hunt is Saturday in Dolores The Dolores Easter Egg hunt returns this year on April 3 at Joe Rowell Park.The Journal file The free event… March 31, 2021
Rodeo series returns to Montezuma County Fairgrounds True Western Roundup events includes Freedom Day celebration July 3 March 31, 2021
Cortez approved again for Rural Jump-Start Program County’s struggle to attract new, unique businesses continues March 31, 2021
Police on skis help keep the peace, but they’re more likely to lend a friendly mitten They don’t do much police work, but promote safety, security on slopes March 30, 2021
Montezuma County commissioners add workshops to meeting schedule Meetings needed to keep up with workload; discussion planned on broadcasting workshops March 30, 2021