Discussions begin with Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and Cortez on new water treatment contract
City manager says 40-year-old agreement is set to expire in a year and a half
DATE: Aug 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Colorado announces fish salvage operation as Narraguinnep Reservoir near Cortez is drained
Anglers again invited to salvage fish population, like at Summit Reservoir
DATE: Aug 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
With a fire just over the mountains, officials hold meeting in Rico
Without downplaying the fire, officials display their confidence in managing the flames
DATE: Aug 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Crews keep flames from roads and Rico as Stoner Mesa Fire hits 7,100 acres
Command of fire to be transferred to Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1
DATE: Aug 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
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
DATE: Aug 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
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
DATE: Aug 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
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’
DATE: Aug 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Stage 2 fire restrictions begin as monsoon lags and Stoner Mesa Fire grows
New restrictions put in place across Southwest Colorado
DATE: Aug 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Stage 2 fire restrictions begin as monsoon season lags and Stoner Mesa Fire grows
New restrictions put in place across Southwest Colorado
DATE: Aug 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
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
DATE: Aug 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Results are in for the 4-H sale
Total livestock sales up $20k since last year, says 4-H Youth Development specialist
DATE: Aug 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Highland bull calf presumed killed north of Mancos
Sheriff says case is still open but no probable cause to charge anyone
DATE: Aug 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
