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Thank you from Absmeier Trucking

On Sept. 24, we were heading down the mountain in cattle trucks, 13 miles above Dolores. In meeting a few cars, we moved over, my front truck/trailer caved off the shoulder takin...

Thank you for first responders and concerned citizens

The Journal I’ve parked at City Market and Front Row Seat, trying to enter the stores only to encounter drunks and homeless approaching me for handouts. Many times, they are defec...

DATE: Mar. 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Thank You Letters

Thank you from the family of Gus Torres

A thank-you to all who were here for us after the loss of our loved one, Gus Torres — husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather — who brought food, sent cards, wrote a letter, text...

DATE: Feb. 23, 2021 | CATEGORY: Thank You Letters

Local resident grateful for vaccination program

I received my first COVID shot the other day at the Southwest Memorial hospital and I would like to commend all personnel for organizing an outstanding vaccination program. Everyone was very...

DATE: Feb. 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Thank You Letters

Community member grateful for vaccination workers and volunteers

Kudos to Marc Meyer, Southwest Health System, Montezuma County Health Department and Axis Health System for getting so many of us vaccinated against COVID-19 so quickly. A big thank- you als...

DATE: Feb. 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Thank You Letters

Community Connections grateful for community support

Community Connectionsâ€™ Board of Directors and staff offer our deepest gratitude for the incredible support we received this giving season from the Cortez and Montezuma County communities d...

DATE: Jan. 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Thank You Letters

Thank you for a well-run vaccination program

My friends and I all agree that the vaccination program at Southwest Memorial Hospital was stellar. Getting my vaccine took only 27 minutes including the wait time after the shot,...

DATE: Jan. 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Thank You Letters

Thanksgiving to go

I am one of the lucky recipients of the Thanksgiving meals provided by the volunteers at Graceâ€™s Kitchen at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Cortez. The meals were totally compl...

DATE: Dec. 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Thank You Letters

Thank you from Grace’s Kitchen

The Journal Thank you to everyone who helped make the Community Thanksgiving dinner a safe, successful and delicious event. Thanks to the 36 people who volunteered, to those who d...

DATE: Dec. 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Thank You Letters

Thank you to donors and supporters of Greenlight a Vet

A big thank-you to American Electric, Matthews Electric, Lanette Candelaria-Mitchell, Slavens and Walmart for donating green light bulbs for the Greenlight A Vet float in the Veteran’s Day P...

DATE: Nov. 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Thank You Letters

Ute Mountain Tribal Chairman grateful to staff and volunteers

Thank you to Crow Canyon Archaeological Center staff, Towaoc Brunot & Wildlife Department employees and Hisatisinom Archaeological Chapter members for volunteering on the Ute Mountain Tribal...

DATE: Nov. 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Thank You Letters

Thank you from the family of Larry Chandler

The family of Larry Chandler would like to thank all of the people and friends who have been so kind, thoughtful and loving during these challenging times. Special thanks goes out to Sparks ...

DATE: Oct. 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Thank You Letters

Wildfire erupts east of Durango; evacuations ordered

Ute Mountain rodeo entertains Friday night crowd

Ute Mountain Roundup rodeo has a fierce return to actionCowboys ready to ride after 2020 season went bustThe first Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association performance of the Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo was full of high-scoring rides and fast times Thursday night to set the pace for this weekend’s competitors.“Across the board, we are seeing record numbers of contestants,” said Madelaine Gaskey, spokeswoman for the Ute Mountain Rodeo. “With no rodeos last year, everyone is coming back strong this year.”

Always a fan favorite, the bull riding was packed with action. “While there were a lot of close rides to making the eight second buzzer, only two cowboys completed the task,” Gaskey said.One of those cowboys was Paulden, Arizona, cowboy JC Mortensen. He set the bar high for the weekend with his 89-point ride on Honeycutt Rodeo’s Cajun Rouge.In the timed events, New Mexico cowgirl Leia Pluemer came with one goal in mind: To reclaim her 2019 UMR barrel racing title. “With a 17.54-second run she set the pace in the barrel racing event but will have to wait till Saturday to see if she can walk away a back-to-back champion,” Gaskey said.

Rising ProRodeo star Zack Jongbloed of Iowa, Louisiana, entered to compete at the Roundup in hopes to continue to climb the PRCA all-around standings. A contestant is considered an all-around cowboy if he competes in two or more events. The challenge is being successful in both, consistently. At 22 years old, Jongbloed competes in both the steer wrestling and tie-down roping events. He is currently sitting first in the steer wrestling with his 4.2-second run and is tied for second with his 12.3-second run in the tie-down roping at the Roundup.Local cowboy Tanner Lockhart of Mancos finished Thursday night in fifth place in saddle bronc riding.

The rodeo will continue today and Saturday, showcasing some of the top rodeo cowboys and cowgirls in the world. On Friday frontline health care workers will be honored, and Saturday’s performance will honor the active military and veterans.The Ute Mountain Rodeo is part of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Rodeo circuit.Animals are provided by Honeycutt Rodeo Inc., an award-winning PRCA stock contractor with more than eight decades of rodeo experience“Their four-legged athletes will leave fans on the edge of their seats as they experience America’s ‘first extreme sport’ of rodeo,” Gaskey said.Competition gets underway at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $20, or $17 for children, for age 3 and under.On Saturday, there will be a Ute Mountain Rodeo parade down Montezuma Ave. beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday night at the fairground’s indoor arena, Texas country performer Tanner Usrey will perform at 9 p.m. Tickets are $10.Information on the Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo can be found on the Ute Mountain Roundup website or Facebook page.Information on the rodeo and rodeo results can be found on the PRCA website.

Cowboys ready to ride after 2020 season went bust

Panthers fall to 8-7 overall in loss

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Riders make their way to Silverton over two mountain passes

The Panthers drop two games to Bayfield in Cortez

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Riders return for 12 Hours of Mesa Verde raceLast year’s race was canceled because of coronavirus

About 750 competitors from around the state and the country converged Saturday on the Montezuma County Fairgrounds and Phil’s World for the 12 Hours of Mesa Verde endurance mountain biking race.The proceeds from the event, which started in 2003 as “Ride the Lightning,” go to local youth programs. Organizations that benefit include the Four Corners Child Advocacy Center, the Good Samaritan Center, the School Community Youth Collaborative and more. According to the race website, the race has donated more than $500,000 to local youth organizations and programs with a focus on at-risk youth and youth empowerment since its inception in 2003.“We attract as many riders as we possibly can and donate every dime to charity,” said Race Director Nic McDonald. Last year’s race was canceled because of coronavirus concerns. About 750 riders registered this year. While it has not yet reached the amount of riders in past years, McDonald was happy about Saturday’s turnout. “We’re getting closer for sure,” McDonald said. “It’s a lot more than we expected.”Roughly 900 registered for the competition in 2019.

The event kicked off at 7 a.m. Riders were on the trails all day until final shut-off at 8 p.m. Participants had the option to start one last lap at 6 p.m.Participants could take on the race solo or compete as a team. The 16.2-mile lap around the Phil’s World trail system Saturday was Evergreen, Colorado, resident Scott Trudeau’s first race.“I didn’t know what to expect,” Trudeau said. “I thought it was just a great experience. There’s a lot of great energy here, great people.”Trudeau, 54, was more accustomed to the steeper trails he had ridden before, but enjoyed the speed and flow 12 Hours had to offer. “I’d come back and do it again,” Trudeau said. Trudeau’s friend, Denver resident Chris Wilcox, enjoyed the support riders received along the trails. “It was a different experience for sure,” Wilcox said. “People are nice. Everyone’s pretty cool.”

Last year’s race was canceled because of coronavirus

Strater Hotel sold The Strater Hotel, owned for decades by Rod Barker and his family, sold the hotel this week to Ross Garrett, who lives in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

The Strater Hotel, owned for decades by Rod Barker and his family, sold the hotel this week to Ross Garrett, who lives in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Thank you from Absmeier Trucking

Thank you for first responders and concerned citizens

Thank you from the family of Gus Torres

Local resident grateful for vaccination program

Community member grateful for vaccination workers and volunteers

Community Connections grateful for community support

Thank you for a well-run vaccination program

Thanksgiving to go

Thank you from Grace’s Kitchen

Thank you to donors and supporters of Greenlight a Vet

Ute Mountain Tribal Chairman grateful to staff and volunteers

Thank you from the family of Larry Chandler

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