Newsletter – Page 4 – The Journal

Local News

Candlelight vigil planned for recent Dolores graduate killed in crash

Taisali Lambson was part of Dolores’ Class of 2026

June 23, 2026

Education

Cortez eighth grader earns invitation to International Thespian Festival

Afton Nielson received the invite after her individual performance at Thescon

June 23, 2026

Local News

Mesa Verde attendance rises in May amid flurry of 120th anniversary festivities

Park officials announce summer lineup to celebrate Indigenous history, including three free days

June 23, 2026

Local News

Southwest Colorado’s LGBTQ and two-spirit community resilient during Pride Month

Visibility has grown in Montezuma County, but advocates say work remains

June 23, 2026

Education

Mancos school board honors co-salutatorian Amelie Cover

‘We have no doubt that Amelie will make a difference in the lives that she touches – she already has,’…

June 22, 2026

Sports

M-CHS graduate Thayer Plewe finishes outstanding freshman golf season at UNM

Plewe also narrowly missed qualifying for this year’s U.S. Open

June 22, 2026

Sports

Hunter Lawrence dethrones brother for Motocross Round 4 victory at High Point

There have been no recent updates on Eli Tomac’s return to racing

June 22, 2026

Education

Mancos Library prepares to kick off ‘Unearth a Story’ summer reading program

The program will include a variety of events and speakers

June 22, 2026

For the record

Police blotter

Wednesday, June 10

June 22, 2026

For the record

Sheriff’s blotter

Montezuma sheriff badge Monday, June 1 1:12 a.m.: A deputy responded to the 1700 block of Brandon Boulevard in Cortez…

June 22, 2026

Local News

Monster trucks take over Cortez in a barrage of noise and dirt

Third annual Team Throttle Monster events show Friday, Saturday at county fairgrounds

June 21, 2026

Local News

Mancos Burrofest draws thousands to honor the beauty of donkeys

Artists, spectators from all over the Four Corners region celebrated seventh edition of annual event

June 21, 2026

Education

Cortez Adventist Christian School to hold registration for 2026-27 year

The school educates students from kindergarten through eighth grade

June 21, 2026

Education

Cortez school board presented affordable housing plan, director pay proposal

The board approved a letter of support for the housing plan

June 20, 2026

Local News

Monster trucks coming to Cortez this weekend for two nights of racing

At the fairgrounds, Team Throttle Monster events return; Teen driver rivals father one year after her monster truck debut

June 19, 2026

Local News

Reports involve bears lingering in towns, parks, other public spaces, CPW says

A bear relocated from Mancos on Wednesday; officers remind public to secure attractants

June 18, 2026

Local News

Dolores Fire Protection District advertises open house, seeks volunteers

Department asks residents to lend support

June 18, 2026

Local News

Cortez invites public comments on 7th St. housing project

Evergreen Real Estate Group to present initial plans during open house

June 17, 2026

Education

Dolores agriculture teacher named National FFA Teacher Ambassador for second year

Alison Brown has been teaching in Dolores four years

June 17, 2026

Local News

Structure fire near Montezuma County Road N contained

Two residents escaped unharmed, but home declared a loss

June 17, 2026

Local News

‘The best tax is one that somebody else pays’: Cortez, Montezuma County consider lodgers tax increases

Separate November ballot initiatives propose higher taxes on hotel, vacation rental guests

June 17, 2026

Local News

Dolores Library Board fires executive director after workplace review

Board president cites workplace assessment findings; results have not been publicly released

June 17, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: What’s happening in the Cortez area

Veryl Goodnight hugs her burro named Donkey during Mancos BurroFest in 2022 in Mancos. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file) CORTEZ Thursday,…

June 17, 2026

Sports

Ute Mountain, Basin Rodeo Teams sending seven athletes to national championships

Area youth rodeo teams building the next generation for the sport

June 16, 2026