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...

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...

Project Archaeology to offer workshop, scholarship

The Journal Project Archaeology is offering a professional development workshop at the Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center from June 10-13, in Dolores. Participants will receiv...

El Moro to host CRAFT event

The Journal CRAFT returns to El Moro Spirits and Tavern from 6 to 8 p.m. April 18, as the restaurant reprises its special food and beverage pairing event – now a regular “happenin...

Humane Society to host pet vaccination clinic

The Journal For Pets’ Sake Humane Society’s spring low-cost pet vaccination clinic will take place from 9 a.m. to noon on May 4, at the IFA Country Store, 10501 Highway 491, Corte...

McPhee Overlook Trail to open part of trail

The Journal The McPhee Overlook Trail (FS Trail 155), located in the Dolores Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest, will open from the trailhead near town to May Canyon ...

Local business wins Small Business Administration award

The Journal Medved Global Inc., located in Dolores, was recently named the Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year. This firm was named the national winner in this category. ...

Reclamation to host public meeting on Dolores Project

The Journal The Bureau of Reclamation will host the 2019 operations meeting for the Dolores Project at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. in Dolor...

Cortez Public Library hosts exhibits

Cortez Public Library has several exhibit on display, and will be on display for the months of April and May. Current displays include: Southwest Open High School student art...

Plea delayed for Colorado man accused of killing child’s mom

CRIPPLE CREEK – A Colorado man suspected of killing the mother of his child won’t enter a plea until next month. Patrick Frazee appeared in court Friday for a scheduled arraignmen...

CDOT begins resurfacing project at U.S. 491-Colorado 184 intersection

New advanced warning signs to make county road intersection safer

Bluegrass, indie pop at brewery

The Mancos Brewing Co. has a few musical acts on tap for the weekend. Friday night, the brewery along U.S. Highway 160 will host the Foggy Memory Boys, a four-piece bluegrass band...