Cortez stormwater master plan charts upgrades after decades without improvement Plan will map existing infrastructure, deficiencies for next 10-20 years October 20, 2025
Towaoc tie holds up in Ute Mountain Ute election recount Run-off between Evelyn Lopez and Marilynn House is Oct. 29; Councilman Conrad Jacket keeps win October 20, 2025
Cult Movie Federation of Mancos to mark second anniversary with ‘Rocky Horror’ screening All proceeds will be donated to the Mancos Public Library October 20, 2025
‘Silent Sky’ by Sunflower Troupe to illuminate Henrietta Leavitt’s legacy in astronomy The play will inspire the audience to look to skies October 20, 2025
No Kings Day protest draws record-level crowd in Cortez More than 850 line Main Street as part of national rally October 20, 2025
Broncos stun Giants 33-32 with last-second field goal in historic comeback Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz (3) celebrates after kicking the game winning field goal during the second half of an… October 19, 2025
Nov. 4 ballots went out Friday as election season begins Questions for board seats, local funding and statewide propositions await voters Nov. 4 October 18, 2025
Are Turning Point USA chapters headed to Farmington schools? National organization focuses on promoting freedom loving, American values October 18, 2025
Montezuma County warns residents of SNAP freezes during U.S. shutdown Over 5,000 people in Montezuma County used government food assistance since 2024 October 17, 2025
$10,000 grant to enhance Cortez Public Library’s teen tech space New programming rolls out next year October 17, 2025
Montezuma-Cortez down to two superintendent candidates after third pulls out Board will hold an executive session regarding the candidates at their October meeting October 17, 2025
King Charles III’s visit to Vatican marks a historic step in path of unity between two churches Britain's Queen Camilla, left, and King Charles III, right, pose for a photo before a State Banquet at Windsor Castle,… October 17, 2025
Vatican report calls for reparations for sex abuse victims Child protection board also backs tougher sanctions for abusers October 17, 2025
City proposes $39.6M budget for 2026 amid economic pressure Finance Director Randy Bailey seeks public feedback in ‘relatively flat’ year October 17, 2025
Cycling for all: ‘Best Day Ever’ premieres in Cortez Panel discussion and community ride to accompany screening of adaptive biking documentary October 17, 2025
Former La Plata commissioner welcomed as interim Dolores attorney Julie Westendorff enters the role temporarily as town attorney after Jon Kelly steps aside October 16, 2025
After weeklong rain, temperatures dipping below freezing in Montezuma County Forecast calls for a low of 25 degrees tonight October 16, 2025
Inventing options: a path to mutual gain Ron Pricecca For the past two columns, we have been looking at Principled Negotiation, a strategy developed by the Harvard… October 16, 2025
Dolores school board covers recycling and superintendent evaluation Three students defend coach and mentor October 16, 2025
Nine months in, how well is Colorado driving hands-free? Local violations are low as enforcement expands across state October 15, 2025
Hundreds in Farmington honor, remember Charlie Kirk on his birthday Candlelight vigil memorial at San Juan County Sheriff’s Posse grounds October 15, 2025
San Juan Regional Medical Center adds advanced cardiac imaging system New technology enhances accuracy in diagnosing coronary artery disease October 15, 2025
Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office carries out extradition of high-risk criminal with El Paso County Suspect faces second-degree assault among other felony charges October 15, 2025
Chairman Manuel Heart looks to a new generation after five terms for the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe Entering retirement following three decades on Tribal Council, Chairman Manuel Heart offers his reflections to The Journal October 15, 2025