Newsletter – Page 18

Suspect in Utah killings of 3 women was free on Iowa burglary, hunting charges

Police searched the greater Four Corners for the suspect, eventually finding him in Pagosa Springs, Colorado

March 6, 2026

Montezuma Republicans gather for precinct caucuses

The Journal goes to three sites as neighbors gather in libraries, churches and meeting halls

March 6, 2026

Colorado bill to expand concurrent enrollment advances: Cortez, Dolores leaders respond

The Dolores High School principal noted potential negative impacts on rural districts

March 5, 2026

New Mexico jurors watch Zuckerberg deposition in Meta child safety bellwether trial

A recording of Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg's deposition is played for jurors Wednesday in Santa Fe. Jim Weber/Santa…

March 5, 2026

Southwest Artists League will hold ‘Get Creative!’ event to encourage senior artists

Four SWAL artists will share about their art

March 5, 2026

Cortez Middle School students show appreciation to police with homemade treats

The group is part of the middle school’s Sources of Strength club

March 5, 2026

Trump’s second tariff push faces immediate legal challenge from two dozen states, including New Mexico

N.M. AG Torrez: ‘This coalition will continue working to challenge unlawful actions that put the American economy at risk’

March 5, 2026

Report says national push for AI data centers leading to outsized energy, water consumption

The findings come amid revelation that a Texas company seeks to build a gas pipeline for New Mexico’s Project Jupiter

March 5, 2026

Jury clears Cortez hospital, doctor in 2021 jail death of Kelroy Newman

Montezuma County Commission, sheriff settle out of court

March 5, 2026

Cortez firefighter seriously injured in skijoring accident in Grand Lake

While cowboys, skiers and horses risk bad falls, the sport remains beloved among Colorado fans

March 5, 2026

Farmington twins stay optimistic while facing serious health challenges

Sisters share deep bond, as they strive to heal

March 4, 2026

Local News

Update:13-year-old Indigenous girl last seen in Cortez located safe

The child was found safe with another missing juvenile

March 4, 2026

County narrows details for sales tax ballot question

If approved, the major revenue share goes to public safety

March 4, 2026

Aztec woman arrested in death of missing person

Bonita Schultze charged with second‑degree murder

March 3, 2026

CPW opens $1M grants, looking to reduce bear-human conflicts

Dry season raises concern for this summer’s conflicts

March 3, 2026

Vacancies disrupt Cortez Planning and Zoning Commission meetings

March meeting canceled as member shortage risks blocking routine city business

March 3, 2026

Eli Tomac wins Daytona Supercross for the eighth time

Tomac is now one point behind overall points leader Hunter Lawrence

March 3, 2026

Plans underway to move 33‑ton rail tracks off Dolores streets

Steel has sat along Central and Sixth streets for about 18 months

March 2, 2026

Cortez hosts meet-and-greet for airport director finalists

With Airport Director Jeremy Patton leaving at the end of this month, the city narrows down on the potential director…

March 2, 2026

Public notice bill heads to the Colorado House floor amid opposition

Critics argue notices shouldn’t be government-websites only

March 2, 2026

Blood-orange lunar eclipse comes to the Four Corners region early Tuesday morning

Clear skies permitting, Southwestern Colorado and surrounding areas will witness a total lunar eclipse, the last of its kind for…

March 2, 2026

National Invasive Species Awareness Week: What’s bugging Cortez and the Southwest

Non‑native species cause problems for deserts, forests, rivers and even your backyard

March 1, 2026

At Mancos Town Hall, conversations about ICE dominate, but town leaders lack a concrete solution

With its population barely over 1,000, Mancos struggles to match the scope of its jurisdiction with its citizens’ desires

March 1, 2026

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reportedly dies after attack

Iranian state media confirms leader died after U.S.-Israeli attack

February 28, 2026