Frank Leto will be first performer at Cortez library series

The Journal The first performer of the 2018 Summer Reading Program Family Entertainment Series at the Cortez Public Library is Frank Leto, a seasoned, award-winning performer from...

Library’s Raising Readers Storytime starts June 7

The Journal The Raising Readers Storytime program is held every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Older children are welcome to join ...

Southwest Farm to Yarn Collective plans grand opening

The Journal Local sheep and alpaca raisers, spinners, weavers, dyers, and artisans have pooled their talents to create the Southwest Farm to Yarn Collective with a retail location...

Region 9 announces new board members

The Journal The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado has announced that Ashleigh Tarkington has joined the Region 9 Board of Directors. Ashleigh...

Cortez Quilt Co. plans to unveil collections and schedule on Saturday

The Journal Cortez Quilt Co. and More will unveil fabric collections, samples and patterns and release the summer class schedule during a grand opening event on May 19. ...

Kiva Montessori School conducting fundraiser for new building

Children’s Kiva Montessori School holds fundraiser for new school

Colorado River flow peaking early, at historically low level

GRAND JUNCTION — The Colorado River’s peak flows are arriving early this spring and at one of the lowest levels recorded. The Daily Sentinel reports that peak flows are expected S...

Naturalist training for nature tours at Purgatory Resort

The Journal Naturalists with San Juan Mountains Association will lead free naturalist training sessions at Purgatory Resort to teach participants what they need to help guide tour...

Brewer wins gold at World Beer Cup

Steamworks’ Night Train top dark lager

Navajo president’s daughter on leave after DWI arrest

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The Navajo Nation president’s chief legal counsel and daughter has been placed on administrative leave, weeks after she was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxica...

Mayor’s son threatens officer’s job in Colorado traffic stop

DENVER — A police body camera video obtained by a television station shows the son of Denver’s mayor cursing at a police officer and threatening to get him fired during a traffic stop in Aur...

Democrat Hanlon to open office in Southwest Colorado in bid to unseat Tipton

Democratic challenger Karl Hanlon, who seeks U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton’s seat for the 3rd Congressional House District, is opening an office in Durango that will focus on voter education and ...