The Journal

Discussion of McPhee’s water releases is July 26

The Dolores Water Conservancy District and Dolores River Boating Advocates invite the public to a review and discuss the 2016 Lower Dolores River boating season from McPhee Reservoir managed...

Music in the Mountains returns to Montezuma County

Sunflower Theatre teams up with festival to bring modern chamber music

KSUT radio plans to restart service in Montezuma County

Public radio looks to restart at 106.3 FM; online programming is available

Westfork forms volunteer fire department

Efforts to establish a volunteer fire department for West Fork residents of Dolores County are taking shape. The Dolores Fire Protection District has provided fire protection to r...

Club 20 hosts discussions on internet, health care in Cortez

Club 20 hosts talks on internet, health care in Cortez

Mancos Conservation District hosting work meeting

The Mancos Conservation District will host a local work group meeting at 6:30 p.m., Monday, July 11 at the district office, 604 Bauer Ave. This meeting will focus on identifying c...

Southwest Civic Winds plays July 4 concert in Cortez

In a prelude to the Cortez fireworks show, Southwest Civic Winds will give a free concert starting at 7 p.m. Monday at the picnic pavilion in Centennial Park. The 57-member band i...

‘Celebrating our Freedom’

Thousands fill Cortez parks for July 4th festivities

Lightning strike ignites small fire at Mesa Verde

Mesa Verde National Park reported Friday afternoon that a lightning strike caused a small fire east of the Cedar Tree Tower archaeological site. Mesa Verde’s Park Point Lookout to...

Southwest Health warns of possible fraudulent calls

Southwest Health System was notified that community members are receiving calls from a number from Southwest Memorial Hospital, 970-564-2271, with a recording offering loans and financial as...

July 4th show: 420 shells, 25 ground cakes, 6 gasoline mines

Events planned for Mancos, Rico, Cortez

Weather Service issues red flag warning for western Colorado

The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for western Colorado on Tuesday, citing the increased fire risk because of high temperatures, gusty winds and a chance of lightning. ...