Community - The Journal

Boot camp in Mancos to educate residents on fire prevention

Event, which will be held Saturday, aims to raise awareness of wildfire risk during the summer months

DATE: May 16, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

New Empire Electric board members to be announced at annual meeting

Ballots to be sent out to voters around May 20

DATE: May 15, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

Nordfest to raise money for local cancer support organizations on June 22

Nordfest started as a way to help a community member in need last year

DATE: May 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

Despite rumors, Denkai Animal Sanctuary director says they are still open

Denkai has lost $20,000 of monthly revenue the past few months

DATE: May 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

Southwest Memorial Hospital gears up for National Hospital Week

Events are being organized to celebrate health care workers

DATE: May 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

Fenceline Cider Taproom to host Montezuma Rising, a celebration of community

The event is being organized by Durango Desert Child Music band member Zachary Carr

DATE: May 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

Southwest Memorial honors veteran nurse with OR dedication

Lil Bostrom has been a nurse in the community for 48 years

DATE: May 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

Cortez raises starting pay and offers incentives to attract part-time and seasonal staff

Incentives are based on hours worked, referrals and more

DATE: May 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

Meet-and-greet for Cortez library director candidates is May 9

National search for a director produces three candidates

DATE: May 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

Cortez group wins international quilting competition

Cortez-based group created a quilt based on the cliff palaces at Mesa Verde

DATE: May 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

Tiny home lots to open June 1

Animas Mountain Estates, 90 Animas View Drive, will have tiny home lots available to rent beginning June 1. Applicants’ homes must meet the city regulations for tiny homes and various lot si...

DATE: May 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office to receive grant to help locate missing individuals

Grant will help train two more drone pilots in the sheriff’s office