Gov. Polis orders flags lowered to honor Memorial Day

Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide Monday in recognition of Memorial Day, and as proclaimed by President Donald Trump. F...

Marlon Magdalena to perform benefit concert

The Journal Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance invites the community to a concert with Jemez Pueblo flute player Marlon Magdalena from 6 to 9 p.m. on June 21 at a private propert...

Aryelle Wright awarded County Sheriffs of Colorado scholarship

The Journal Montezuma County Sheriff Steven D. Nowlin has announced that Aryelle Wright is this year’s recipient of the County Sheriffs of Colorado’s scholarship for Montezuma Cou...

Hisatsinom to present Mimbres turkey talk

The Journal As a part of the Four Corners Lecture Series the Hisatsinom Chapter of the Colorado Archaeology Society will present a talk on “The life of a Mimbres turkey: What we k...

Cortez Public Library announces June storytimes

The Journal Cortez Public Library has announced the following June storytime topics: Thursday: June 6 and Saturday, June 8: Favorite Author Jon Scieszka. Thursda...

Dolores River Festival brings in nine acts on June 1

The Dolores River Festival, featuring nine bands and two stages, will take place June 1 at Joe Rowell Park. Admission is $25. Local and national acts will perform, with a mix of w...

Free cover crop workshop offered

Learn about the benefits and types of dryland cover crops from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 3 at the Southwestern Colorado Research Center, 16898 Road Z, Yellow Jacket. The event is free. ...

CDOT announces U.S. Highway 550 closures for Iron Horse Bicycle Classic

The Journal The Colorado Department of Transportation will close U.S. Highway 550 between Purgatory Ski Resort and Silverton from 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., Saturday, to accommoda...

Montezuma-Cortez commencement moved to Friday morning

School officials change schedule because of weather forecast

CPW asks public to stay away from young wildlife

The Journal Each spring and early summer, Colorado Parks and Wildlife offices receive dozens of calls from residents concerned about abandoned young animals. Many are t...

Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project to host heritage apple tree sale and fundraiser

The Journal The Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project, which preserves Colorado’s fruit-growing heritage by planting heritage apple trees, will host a tree sale June 15. ...

Mancos State Park opens season with music and astronomy

The Journal Mancos State Park officially opens the summer season with Memorial Day weekend events Friday and Saturday. Local naturalist and interpreter Jennifer Frost w...