In a small shop in Cahone, a big idea was born, and it recently got the attention of Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper. During his State of the State speech Jan. 15, Hickenlooper praised Rive...

Over thirty persons attended last Saturday's annual meeting of the Southwest Memorial Hospital Association where reports on medical staff progress, financial status and hospital district progress were...

Six aspirants for the position of postmaster at Dolores journeyed to Mancos Saturday and there took the civil service examination. S.V. Alford, manager of the Swift creamery at Durango, was...

Local tourism engine Mesa Verde Country Visitor Information Bureau has hired longtime Cortez resident Kelly Kirkpatrick as its new executive director. "I'm very excited," said Kirkpatrick....

A USDA Commodity Card registration is Feb. 18 for Cortez, Dolores and Mancos recipients. One card per household is allowed. Those with multiple dwellings must bring in proof such as two el...

By Jim Mimiaga The Mancos Times Montezuma County has been busy seeking alternative energy opportunities, streamlining the planning process and cutting development fees. ...

Regional students graduate from FLC In a ceremony on Dec. 20, more than 200 Fort Lewis College graduates and their families packed Whalen Gym for Fall Commencement. Kalyn Boye...

Email announcements to news@cortezjournal.com and include "Community Calendar" in the subject field. Items submitted less than two weeks in advance will be less likely to be published. Entries and the...

For the sixth consecutive year, a free breakfast with lots of fellowship was served at the Mt. Lookout Grange in Mancos, Spruce Street and Grand Avenue. Breakfast included sausage, butterm...

Because of insufficient snowfall and unseasonably warm temperatures, all activities on Jan. 24 for the Mesa Verde Winter Festival have been canceled. Winter trails will continue to be groom...