Author - The Journal
Anna Watson
Position: Journal Staff Writer

Mancos Valley Chorus debuts ‘patchwork’ holiday concert with a twist on the classics

A 27-year choir tradition returns with layered voices, familiar melodies of seasonal favorites

Snow falls across Montezuma County; higher elevations see to 6-8 inches

String of small storms this week brings winter flurries to Cortez area

City invites residents to weigh in on four finalists for library director

A meet-and-greet event Dec. 10 is seeking resident input

Holiday events fill the December calendar across Montezuma County

From fun runs to bazaars, here’s a look at what Montezuma County has going on for the holidays

Cortez volunteers serve Thanksgiving meal with 60 turkeys

Annual Thanksgiving meal is expected to reach 900 people

Still pining for the perfect Christmas tree? Here are the places and species you can’t cut

Tree-cutting permits are $8 a piece and can be bought online at Recreation.gov

Dolores Library Board issues censure in escalating dispute

The board member says reprimand is retaliation for oversight efforts

Dolores is finalizing sheriff’s contract proposal for next year’s services

If approved, the board will propose one deputy at $143,000

Four Cortez City Council seats up for grabs in April vote

Candidate petitions open Jan. 6 Cortez officials released details for the city’s April municipal election, where voters will elect four City Council members. City Clerk Danielle Wells said t...

Cortez adjusts trash schedule for Thanksgiving and Christmas

Holiday schedule includes 5 a.m. start on Thanksgiving and no service on Christmas Day

Dolores Turkey Trot returns Thanksgiving morning to support local food drive

Race fees traded for canned goods to support local food bank

Bear sightings drop in Colorado’s Montezuma County; one still active in Dolores

Sheriff says activities have reduced as most bears enter dens