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Former Bessie G miner keeps history alive in La Plata County

‘I think about it almost every day, because it was a time that changed me,’ Bruce Gillen says

June 29, 2026

Local News

July Fourth calendar for the Four Corners, including Durango, Cortez, Silverton and Farmington

Fireworks, concerts, festivals and family games happening across region

June 29, 2026

Education

Montezuma-Cortez School District seeks recent graduates for multiple positions

A college tuition assistance program is also available

June 29, 2026

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

Sports

Rising stock car star Layne Bellm using Cortez Speedway as a springboard for championship season

Broomfield-based 21-year-old takes home double-victory to bolster state champion resume

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

Sports

Mancos’ Quincy Morgan-Montoya earns reserve all-around champion at College National Finals Rodeo

New Mexico Junior College sophomore continues to shine on the national rodeo scene

June 28, 2026

Sports

It runs in the family: Kirtland’s Shim father-son duo sweeps doubleheader at Cortez Speedway

Father Leon and son Gabe Shim enjoy strong bond while dominating mod-lite division

June 28, 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

Local News

U.S. House primary Democrats answer questions at Durango Public Library

Alex Kelloff and Dwayne Romero are vying for Rep. Jeff Hurd’s seat in Congress

June 24, 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

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