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Stoner Mesa Fire heads southwest, closer to Colorado 145 and County Road 38

Stoner Mesa Fire heads southwest, closer to Colorado 145 and County Road 38

Fire expands by 3,000 acres since previous day; less movement toward Rico but town still on ‘ready’ status

August 12, 2025

An opioid safety measure, one pill at a time

An opioid safety measure, one pill at a time

Southwest Health System pharmacy seeks SWORD funds to cover a new Eyecon 9430 automated pill counter, costing about $18K

August 12, 2025

State tax revenue is vulnerable to Big Beautiful Bill. Here’s why

State tax revenue is vulnerable to Big Beautiful Bill. Here’s why

Lawmakers must plug an estimated $750 million hole in the state budget

August 11, 2025

Stoner Mesa Fire expands to 6,600 acres; Rico is on watch

Stoner Mesa Fire expands to 6,600 acres; Rico is on watch

Sprinkler systems being installed along some structures in Rico ‘out of an abundance of caution’

August 11, 2025

Trade wars

What is black’s best move?

August 11, 2025

Update: Stoner Mesa Fire jumps to 3,100 acres; crews focus on firelines

Update: Stoner Mesa Fire jumps to 3,100 acres; crews focus on firelines

Structure protection specialist arrives in Rico to develop a plan

August 10, 2025

Local, area drivers capture titles at Cortez Fairgrounds Speedway

Local, area drivers capture titles at Cortez Fairgrounds Speedway

Closing weekend features big performances from region’s top drivers

August 10, 2025

Stage 2 fire restrictions begin as monsoon lags and Stoner Mesa Fire grows

Stage 2 fire restrictions begin as monsoon lags and Stoner Mesa Fire grows

New restrictions put in place across Southwest Colorado

Judge upholds federal ownership of disputed land in Free Land Holder case

Judge upholds federal ownership of disputed land in Free Land Holder case

Magistrate judge also had cited law that bars fencing-off public land

Farmington police chief calls for review after alleged ‘incompetent’ man brutally stabs woman

Farmington police chief calls for review after alleged ‘incompetent’ man brutally stabs woman

Farmington Police Chief Steve Hebbe, about Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's public health order on guns and drugs: “If you were…

Stage 2 fire restrictions begin as monsoon season lags and Stoner Mesa Fire grows

Stage 2 fire restrictions begin as monsoon season lags and Stoner Mesa Fire grows

New restrictions put in place across Southwest Colorado

Emergencies loom in Montezuma County. Here’s how to stay informed

Emergencies loom in Montezuma County. Here’s how to stay informed

The County Emergency Manager spoke with The Journal about being in the loop when danger strikes

Results are in for the 4-H sale

Results are in for the 4-H sale

Total livestock sales up $20k since last year, says 4-H Youth Development specialist

Cortez Water Dragons shine at 2025 Seasonal State Swim Meet

Cortez Water Dragons shine at 2025 Seasonal State Swim Meet

The meet was held at the Cortez Outdoor Pool from Friday-Sunday

Highland bull calf presumed killed north of Mancos

Highland bull calf presumed killed north of Mancos

Sheriff says case is still open but no probable cause to charge anyone

Small fire breaks out on Ute Mountain

Small fire breaks out on Ute Mountain

Zuni Hotshot team combats half-acre fire, says public safety director

Family donates historic paintings to Montezuma Heritage Museum

Family donates historic paintings to Montezuma Heritage Museum

The artwork was painted by Richard Ellis Wagner

Montezuma-Cortez school district requests board nominations for election

Montezuma-Cortez school district requests board nominations for election

Seats are open for election in Districts B, D, E and F. Districts A and C are vacant

City shares information on 2026 Musician Changemaker Accelerator Academy

City shares information on 2026 Musician Changemaker Accelerator Academy

The academy invited applicants from all over the U.S. and Canada

As fire burns, Ute Mountain Ute tribe looks out for cultural heritage sites

As fire burns, Ute Mountain Ute tribe looks out for cultural heritage sites

One site may have been affected, says public safety director

Update: Stoner Mesa Fire continues to grow, cause of fire confirmed

Update: Stoner Mesa Fire continues to grow, cause of fire confirmed

Smoke is predicted to be the biggest impact to nearby communities

4 people die in crash of medical transport plane on Navajo Nation

4 people die in crash of medical transport plane on Navajo Nation

The crew was planning to pick up a patient who needed critical care

Montezuma County farmers eligible for USDA emergency loans

Montezuma County farmers eligible for USDA emergency loans

Few farmers have taken advantage of the decade-long program

Cortez records more misdemeanors, but city is unsure why

Cortez records more misdemeanors, but city is unsure why

Cases filed in Municipal Court are up about 60% in a year, but reasons are unclear