Author - The Journal
Anna Watson
Position: Journal Staff Writer

City proposes $39.6M budget for 2026 amid economic pressure

Finance Director Randy Bailey seeks public feedback in ‘relatively flat’ year

After weeklong rain, temperatures dipping below freezing in Montezuma County

Forecast calls for a low of 25 degrees tonight

Nine months in, how well is Colorado driving hands-free?

Local violations are low as enforcement expands across state

Bear reports climb as food runs scarce

This year, human-bear reports nearly doubled in counties since 2023

Dolores gets rolling: Bike and Skate Park opens for community

The community gathered to mark completion of the park years in the making

Heavy rain triggers flooding in La Plata County; Montezuma avoids major impacts

Flooding in Vallecito prompts evacuations and road closures

Brief break Saturday before thunderstorms return, forecasters warn

Lull in rain could allow enough sunshine to trigger stronger storms

Judge keeps $2M bond for Cortez mother accused in daughter’s death

Defense receives 3,000 pages of discovery from the state

Steady rain is on its way. Here’s what to expect

Forecasters say it’s not a catastrophic event, but flooding, debris and slick roads are possible through Saturday

Update: Dry Canyon Fire holds at 22 acres as crews advance work

Weekend storm could support suppression efforts on Dry Canyon Fire

Heavy rain poised to hit Cortez, Four Corners this weekend

Widespread, near-record rainfall expected – up to 2 inches in valleys, 3 in mountains

Dry Canyon Fire is at 22 acres Tuesday evening

As of Tuesday evening, the fire is 0% contained