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CDOT to begin passing lane construction

The Journal The Colorado Department of Transportation will begin construction on the US Highway 160/491 passing lanes. The project, slated to begin on April 29, will construct pas...

DATE: Apr 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Winter wildlife closures extended through April 30

Winter closures for public areas and trails managed by the Bureau of Land Management Tres Rios Field Office, Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the city of Durango to protect critical big game ...

DATE: Apr 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Community Foundation to host discussion on cyberbullying

The Community Foundation will host a discussion on cyberbullying at 7 p.m. April 23, at the Fort Lewis College Community Concert Hall, and at noon April 24, at the Henry Strater Theatre. T...

DATE: Apr 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Farm Fresh Coop to offer Farm and Field Experience

The Journal The Southwest Farm Fresh Cooperative will co-host a Farm and Field Experience from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 11, at Tierra Vida, Old Fort at Hesperus, and Rocky Draw Farm. ...

DATE: Apr 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

One Book Colorado to give free books to 4-year-olds

One Book Colorado will give a total of 75,000 free books to 4-year-olds to promote literacy across the state. “Penguinaut!” – written by Marcie Colleen and illustrated by Emma Yar...

DATE: Apr 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores River Anglers to hold meeting

The Journal Dolores River Anglers Chapter of Trout Unlimited will hold a chapter meeting at 7 p.m., with a meet-and-greet at 6:30 p.m. April 22, at the WildEdge Brewing Collaborat...

DATE: Apr 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Elks Lodge to host Easter brunch

The Journal The Cortez Elks Lodge will host Easter brunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, at the Elks Lodge, 2100 N. Dolores Road. Brunch will include scrambled eggs,...

DATE: Apr 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Registration open for Ute Mountain Mesa Verde Birding Festival

The Journal The annual Ute Mountain Mesa Verde Birding Festival will take place May 8-12 at the Cortez Cultural Center. Early registration is highly recommended and is ...

DATE: Apr 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez among 11 award winners named for use of lottery funds

The Journal The Colorado Lottery has announced the 11 recipients of the 2019 Starburst Award. The award recognizes excellence in the use of lottery proceeds for community and cons...

DATE: Apr 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma School to Farm to host Spring Hoedown in Mancos

The Journal Montezuma School to Farm will present the sixth annual Spring Hoedown from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on April 27, at the Mancos Opera House, 136 Grand Ave. Get your dancing b...

DATE: Apr 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Denkai Animal Sanctuary negotiates lease/purchase of building

The Journal Denkai Animal Sanctuary has signed an 18-month lease and moved its Cortez thrift store to 209 W. Main St. It plans to purchase the building for $350,000 bef...

DATE: Apr 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

9Health Fair to host community screenings

The Journal 9Health Fair will host a community health fair from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 20, at Montezuma-Cortez High School. Low-cost and free screenings will be available for ad...

DATE: Apr 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News