Author - The Journal
Anna Watson
Position: Journal Staff Writer

Record number of families seeking help from Dolores Rotary Club Angel Tree

Rotary Club organizers ask for help – with over 60 gift tags still unclaimed

With SNAP under threat again, here’s a reminder of local food access

Legal battle over SNAP escalates between certain states, including Colorado, and Trump officials

Rachel Leonard’s plea in daughter’s death delayed by mental health evaluation

Hearing in 5-year-old Annika Sandoval’s case rescheduled for January and February

Cortez Police invite families to decorate community Christmas tree

The idea came from a lead dispatcher and returns for a second year

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