Local author draws attention to foster crisis with new book ‘Kokoon on a Hill’ details author’s experience of being a foster parent in Montezuma County December 15, 2021
Dolores completes revised land use code, passes 2022 budget Town board election is April 5; law enforcement contract adds third deputy December 14, 2021
Scholarship program honors Montezuma-Cortez student; encourages new round of applicants M-CHS student Shylee Graf selected as scholarship recipient; program taking applications December 14, 2021
Drug trafficking presentation will be held at Lewis-Arriola community center Sheriff’s Office connects hard drug trade with Mexican cartels December 13, 2021
Sleeping Ute Apartments in Cortez to be sold and upgraded Complex will remain low-income housing December 13, 2021
Southwest Colorado wrestlers primed for season Mancos’ returning talent headlines upcoming campaign December 12, 2021
Panthers girls basketball team riding early hot streak M-CHS tops Dolores to continue early success December 12, 2021
A well-known Colorado Republican may run to unseat Lauren Boebert in 2022 State Sen. Don Coram said he is ‘considering all options’ as some in the GOP urge him to run December 10, 2021
Politics and Constitution color Montezuma County Patriot’s harassment trial Three witnesses called to stand; Patriots organizer Sherry Simmons to testify Friday morning December 10, 2021
Snow and ice bring crashes, spinouts, outages as storm hits Southwest Colorado U.S. Highway 160 temporarily closed on Mancos Hill; U.S. 550 passes reopened after avalanche work December 10, 2021
Mesa Verde luminaria canceled; open house might be rescheduled Event set for Thursday night canceled but might take place in January or February December 10, 2021
District attorney’s office files charges against bail bondsman who shot wanted Durango man Clint Simmons previously was not arrested after telling police he accidentally fired his gun in September altercation December 8, 2021
‘Hefty’ winter storm could drop 1 to 2 feet of snow in San Juan Mountains Valley towns expected to see 3-4 inches; winter storm watch is in effect starting Wednesday December 8, 2021
A month to go: Montezuma-Cortez’s four-day calendar survey results released November survey shows widespread favor for moving to shorter school week December 7, 2021
Suspect in Albuquerque bank robbery returns to Hesperus home while case proceeds No plea has been entered; next court date is pending in New Mexico December 7, 2021
Man convicted and sentenced again for domestic violence Aggravated circumstances leads to 6 years in prison December 7, 2021
Angel Tree set up at The Journal office Piñon Project program helps low-income families December 6, 2021
Montezuma County DA’s Office drops charges in sheep herd attack Case lacked evidence that owner’s dog was responsible for deaths and injuries, assistant district attorney says December 6, 2021
Two Colorado Republican candidates will limit their campaign spending Voluntary spending caps allow gubernatorial and secretary of state candidates to sidestep limits on receiving donations December 6, 2021
A Colorado family tried to save their cattle ranch by betting big on rare birds. It’s paying off. From getting the folks at Audubon to certify the ranch as bird-friendly, to selling carbon sequestration credits for the tall… December 6, 2021
Holiday craft bazaar returns in Dolores Over 50 artisans showcased their crafts after last year’s event cancellation December 6, 2021
Annual Parade of Lights begins, with a special guest Spoiler alert: Santa will make a surprise arrival this year December 5, 2021
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Mancos Christmas tree lighting and Rudolph Run instill cheer in delighted residents December 4, 2021