The Journal

Cortez youth volleyball lined up for spring

For elementary and middle school students looking for an introduction to volleyball or for those with prior experience looking to improve their skills, Cortez Club Volleyball is offering the...

Farmington police investigate shooting; two men injured

The Farmington Police Department said Tuesday it was investigating a shooting that left two men injured. About 6:30 p.m. Thursday, officers responded to several reports of shots heard in the...

Snow and ice bring crashes, spinouts, outages as storm hits Southwest Colorado

U.S. Highway 160 temporarily closed on Mancos Hill; U.S. 550 passes reopened after avalanche work

Community Calendar

CORTEZ Thursday, March 10 Republican Women of Montezuma County meeting, 12 p.m., Baymont Inn, 2279 Hawkins St. Lunch provided for $12. RSVP by March 8 to 560-9603. Forum for Cortez City...

Police Blotter

Tuesday, Nov. 2 10:37 a.m. Officers and a sergeant responded after someone reported a possible break-in in the 500 block of West Fourth Street. Upon arrival, the officer noticed a man match...

Community Calendar: Holiday events, lectures and more

CORTEZ Through Monday, Dec. 5 Community Connections’ Festival of Trees and Wreathes, Main Street. Tour a winter wonderland, vote for your favorites and bid in the auction. Thursday, D...

League of Women Voters plans talk about Cuba tour

The League of Women Voters of Montezuma County will meet Saturday, Dec. 11, at 10 a.m., on Zoom. The program will be presented by Cortez resident Denis Boon concerning his participation in ...

Ute Mountain Casino Hotel team member honored during gala

Willard Light Recognized for COVID-19 Safety Practices by Cortez Chamber of Commerce

Hip hop comes to Dolores River Brewery

Hip hop act Dark Time Sunshine will play at the Dolores River Brewery on Nov. 18. The nationally known act features Seattle rapper Onry Ozzborn performing electronic hip hop with a soulful e...

Ribbon-cutting ceremony is Thursday at Kwiyagat school in Towaoc

Ute Mountain Ute academy is state’s first reservation charter school The Ute Mountain Ute Tribe will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday to honor the leaders, funders and various stakeho...

Grace’s Kitchen, church prepare for annual community Thanksgiving dinner

St. Barnabas Episcopal Church and Grace’s Kitchen are preparing for their 19th annual community Thanksgiving dinner. Because of COVID precautions, the meal will be served takeout from noon t...

Community Calendar

CORTEZ Friday, Nov. 12 “Kokoon on a Hill” book launch by Elise M. Schuster, 6 p.m., First National Bank, 2258 E. Main St. Pizza will be provided. Wednesday, Nov. 17 Historic Properties...