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Assess your drought damage, then get growing

If you’re feeling a little like you’re a victim of a long, hot summer, you’re not alone. Not only was it hot, but the smoke from the fires contributed to many of us feeling more heat stressed than usu...

DATE: Sep 04, 2018 CATEGORY: Living

Mercy to offer community presentation on neck and back pain

The Journal Two spine surgeons will present “Back and Neck Pain Explained,” a free presentation hosted by Mercy Regional Medical Center’s Spine Center of Excellence, on Sept. 11. ...

DATE: Sep 04, 2018 CATEGORY: Local News

Area women plan ‘Little Black Dresses’ fundraiser on Sept. 22

The Mancos Valley Historical Society and the Bank of Colorado present “Little Black Dresses” on Sept. 22 at the home of Teri and Drew Simmons near Mancos. The women’s event will feature hor...

DATE: Sep 04, 2018 CATEGORY: Local News

Osprey donates packs to students in Cortez

DATE: Sep 03, 2018 CATEGORY: Local News

Heart Path House to celebrate 10th anniversary

The Heart Path House, a center for holistic healing, will host a 10th-anniversary party on Sept. 14 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at 102 E. North St. in Cortez. Across the street at the same time, th...

DATE: Sep 03, 2018 CATEGORY: Local News

McCain found his morality in prison, and kept it throughout his political career

John McCain’s years of captivity in Hanoi, where he was held by the North Vietnamese after his plane was hit by a missile, rightly became one of the centerpieces of his life. His resistanc...

DATE: Sep 03, 2018 CATEGORY: Editorials

Gerson: Republicans must pick their point of resistance

WASHINGTON – One of the unpleasant surprises of your 50s (among many) is seeing the heroes and mentors of your 20s pass away. I worked for the late Chuck Colson of Watergate fame, who beca...

DATE: Sep 03, 2018 CATEGORY: Michael Gerson

Editorial cartoon

DATE: Sep 03, 2018 CATEGORY: Editorial Cartoons

Livestock association debate was odd

Recently, I attended the Montezuma County commissioner candidate debate at the Sale Barn, hosted by the Southwest Colorado Livestock Association. The four candidates sat before a packed house and spok...

DATE: Sep 03, 2018 CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Thanks from friends of the Dolores library

On behalf of The Friends of the Dolores Library, I would like to thank everyone involved with our recent book sale. A special thanks to the library staff for your physical and technical su...