Newsletter – Page 3 – The Journal

Local News

Reduced wind allows for productive day fighting Ferris Fire from the air

Blaze expands to 15,888 acres; evacuations remain in effect

June 29, 2026

Local News

Montezuma-Cortez School Board approves online school plan

In the wake of falling enrollment, administrators are trying to recapture families with a virtual option

June 29, 2026

Local News

Ferris Fire grows to 10,000 acres, evacuations expanded to include private lands

Blaze northeast of Pleasant View was zero percent contained as of Sunday afternoon

June 28, 2026

Local News

Three wildfires break out near Dolores-Montezuma county line

Blazes northeast of Pleasant View total 5,800 acres; no homes threatened

June 27, 2026

Education

PCC offers free construction class in Cortez with stipends for students

The program will be held in conjunction with Fundamental Needs

June 27, 2026

Local News

Longtime Mancos artist to sell southwestern paintings at Millie’s

Lynne Clay spent years crafting paper earrings. Now she’s fulfilling childhood dreams with a paintbrush

June 27, 2026

For the record

Sheriff’s blotter

Montezuma sheriff badge Wednesday, June 10 9:42 a.m.: A deputy responded to the Montezuma County Detention Center, 730 E. Driscoll…

June 27, 2026

Local News

Rare superbloom event takes over alpine meadows in Southwest Colorado

After decades of growing, green gentians blossom across high elevation meadows

June 27, 2026

Education

Mancos School District to update cellphone policy

Staff, parents and students can provide feedback until July 10

June 26, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Turquoise Raven Art Gallery in Cortez to feature local fiber artists in quilt exhibit

Gallery owner Mary Fuller has been advocating for fiber arts to be seen as fine art

June 26, 2026

For the record

Police blotter

Journal/Sam Green Cortez Police Department badge Thursday, June 18 12:27 p.m.: An officer responded to Montezuma County Combined Courts, 865…

June 26, 2026

Education

Mancos High School graduate receives scholarship from Western Colorado Community Foundation

The scholarship was established by a former Mancos resident

June 26, 2026

Local News

Rico, Dolores volunteer fire departments struggle with recruitment amid oncoming fire season

In a month defined by red flag warnings, some agencies are looking for recruits

June 26, 2026

Local News

Bond lowered to $175K for man accused in Montezuma County drug trafficking case

Preliminary hearing postponed until August as defense reviews discovery

June 26, 2026

Local News

Southwest Health System report shows both financial struggles and strides in improving care

CEO says federal funding cuts and fewer patients hurt hospital’s first financial quarter

June 25, 2026

Regional News

Colorado approves penalties against oil and gas operators in data falsification scandal

State’s three largest fossil fuel companies must pay about $2 million in fines

June 24, 2026

Courts and Crime

Pleasant View man sentenced for attempted sexual assault and second-degree assault

Jasper Melton Hurst pleaded guilty in March

June 24, 2026

Local News

Canyons of the Ancients to host Indigenous art market in Dolores

Artists of all mediums from across Four Corners will display their artistry

June 24, 2026

Education

Dolores school board remains unsure about online schooling

Whether to offer virtual education continues to be a heated topic

June 24, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Retired Cortez surgeon advances in national art competition with stained glass works

Voting for quarterfinals open until Thursday evening

June 24, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: What’s happening in the Cortez area

The Cortez Celtic Fair is coming back to town on Saturday, June 27, at Parque de Vida, featuring music, sports,…

June 24, 2026

Local News

Colorado wildlife crossings now have dedicated funding

Bill designates optional DMV fee; U.S. 160 Mesa Verde project in works for 2030s

June 24, 2026

Local News

Annual Celtic fair bringing food, music and competition to Cortez

Event that typically draws thousands is free and family friendly

June 23, 2026

Business

Fenceline Cider announces change of ownership, charting new growth in Mancos

New proprietors say they will maintain cidery’s identity

June 23, 2026