Former La Plata commissioner welcomed as interim Dolores attorney
Julie Westendorff enters the role temporarily as town attorney after Jon Kelly steps aside
DATE: Oct 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
In-limbo emergency public health money for Montezuma County set to be restored
Full allotment of Emergency Preparedness and Response money expected to be returned in mid-November; other federal funds uncertain
DATE: Oct 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office carries out extradition of high-risk criminal with El Paso County
Suspect faces second-degree assault among other felony charges
DATE: Oct 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Chairman Manuel Heart looks to a new generation after five terms for the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe
Entering retirement following three decades on Tribal Council, Chairman Manuel Heart offers his reflections to The Journal
DATE: Oct 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Montezuma County residents petition to end solar moratorium
County to choose whether to extend its moratorium or finalize regulations on controversial utility-scale solar energy
DATE: Oct 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Stoner Mesa Fire region reopens for rifle hunting seasons
Crews utilizing heavy equipment continue suppression repair efforts
DATE: Oct 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Selwyn Whiteskunk unofficially elected as new Ute Mountain Ute chairman
A White Mesa representative wins against the incumbent, while two Towaoc candidates tied and a councilman is reelected
DATE: Oct 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
What to know about tomorrow’s Ute Mountain Ute general election
Four seats are open: one chairman, one White Mesa representative and two Towaoc council members
DATE: Oct 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Gas leak at Cortez Middle School prompts evacuation
Executive director applauds swift emergency response
DATE: Oct 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Utah greenlights uranium mine northeast of Monticello
Canada-based Anfield Energy can begin construction on mine in San Juan County, Utah
DATE: Oct 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
‘Do more with less:’ Montezuma Social Services face financial pressure
Federal and state cuts create additional pressures ahead for county’s ability to provide aid
DATE: Oct 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
The sheriff, the commissioner and the AI critic – who has all the facts?
Commissioner says that AI critic leaves out key details of Sheriff’s Office report and county budget; sheriff says the critic tells the truth
DATE: Sep 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
