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Two ballot measures Colorado voters just passed slashed state tax revenue

Two ballot measures Colorado voters just passed slashed state tax revenue

Nonpartisan Legislative Council Staff and the Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting presented their quarterly economic and tax revenue…

December 20, 2022

Plewe honored on Montezuma-Cortez championship wall

Plewe honored on Montezuma-Cortez championship wall

Banner for state champion golfer from Cortez is a testament to junior programs

December 19, 2022

Fifteen gridiron standouts in Montezuma County area named to all-state football

Fifteen gridiron standouts in Montezuma County area named to all-state football

Dove Creek’s Hankins, Baughman are named eight-man player and coach of the year

December 19, 2022

Conferees told Colorado River action ‘absolutely critical’

Conferees told Colorado River action ‘absolutely critical’

A buoy sits high and dry on cracked earth previously under the waters of Lake Mead at the Lake Mead…

December 19, 2022

Supply chain issues prevent yet another thing from spinning: new Colorado chairlifts

Supply chain issues prevent yet another thing from spinning: new Colorado chairlifts

Supply issues for chairlift manufacturers, including Grand-Junction-based Poma, have stalled openings for new lifts across Colorado, North America

December 19, 2022

Boebert bill would bar government help for immigrants seeking out-of-state abortion

Boebert bill would bar government help for immigrants seeking out-of-state abortion

All three of Colorado’s Republican representatives support the proposal

December 19, 2022

Dove Creek takes home holiday tournament

Dove Creek takes home holiday tournament

Bulldogs head to winter break on a run

December 19, 2022

Learn about snow biking at Dolores library talk

Learn about snow biking at Dolores library talk

Season not quite there yet; presentation will discuss gear and trail etiquette

December 18, 2022

Dove Creek edges Monticello for holiday title

Dove Creek edges Monticello for holiday title

Bulldogs head to holiday break on a high note

December 18, 2022

Shop with a Cop brings joy to children in Montezuma County

Shop with a Cop brings joy to children in Montezuma County

Police Department, Sheriff’s Office and State Patrol take kids to Walmart

December 17, 2022

Cortez school board has vacancy, discusses new data program

Cortez school board has vacancy, discusses new data program

District also plans to use data dashboard for student performance

December 17, 2022

Cortez Chamber of Commerce hires new executive director

Cortez Chamber of Commerce hires new executive director

Staff and new board have plans to revitalize business organization

December 17, 2022

Tom and Bev Taylor receive 2022 Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts

Tom and Bev Taylor receive 2022 Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts

Couple have distinct vision for future of arts in Farmington

December 17, 2022

The rock-hurling spat that could upend Colorado’s river access rules

The rock-hurling spat that could upend Colorado’s river access rules

Colorado Supreme Court wades into lawsuit arguing Colorado rivers are public property

December 16, 2022

Power outage in Purgatory metro area affects 1,400 homes

Power outage in Purgatory metro area affects 1,400 homes

Ski area lifts were shut down for several hours.

December 16, 2022

Baa-humbug: Dreading post-Christmas tree removal? Durangoats can help

Baa-humbug: Dreading post-Christmas tree removal? Durangoats can help

Even spruces, firs and pines have a role in regenerating the Southwest

December 16, 2022

More questions than answers at Colorado River water meetings

More questions than answers at Colorado River water meetings

Joe Bernal walks on his family's farm on Sept. 1, 2022, in Fruita, Colo. Living with less water in the…

December 16, 2022

Montezuma County libraries team up for December diaper drive

Montezuma County libraries team up for December diaper drive

‘If someone donates money instead, that’s great too,’ librarian says

December 16, 2022

Angel Tree at The Journal makes wishes come true

Angel Tree at The Journal makes wishes come true

Piñon Project program an opportunity to buy gifts for children in need

December 16, 2022

Bear cubs on the loose

Bear cubs on the loose

Colorado Parks and Wildlife released two successfully rehabilitated black bear cubs after their mother was killed

December 15, 2022

Snow presents window to burn old slash piles at Dalla Mountain Park

Snow presents window to burn old slash piles at Dalla Mountain Park

To burn or not to burn? Decomposing fire fuels are important natural habitats

December 15, 2022

Cortez City Council donates $30,000 to local organizations

Cortez City Council donates $30,000 to local organizations

Eleven groups awarded 2023 grants for community causes

December 15, 2022

Book ideas for busy Santas

Book ideas for busy Santas

Know a young reader? Here are some gift suggestions

December 15, 2022

Dolores basketball adjusting to new dynamic

Dolores basketball adjusting to new dynamic

Dolores boys and girls teams step up to varsity stage

December 15, 2022