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Colorado Parks and Wildlife tells livestock owners to protect hay from wildlife

Elk and deer will eat hay reserves during winter

DATE: Aug 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Raptors of Mesa Verde’ presentation planned for Sept. 1

The Journal Paul Morey will discuss the “Raptors of Mesa Verde,” a presentation of the 2017 Four Corner Lecture Series, at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1, at the Visitor and Research Cent...

DATE: Aug 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Historical society plans social event at Lake Vista Grange

The Journal The Montezuma County Historical Society plans a social gathering at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at the Lake Vista Grange Hall, 28571 County Road M. The histor...

DATE: Aug 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Expect delays Monday on U.S. 491 north of Cortez

The Journal Expect single-lane traffic and delays Monday on U.S. Highway 491 just north of Cortez from Lebanon Road (County Road 25) to just south of the Colorado Highway 184 junc...

DATE: Aug 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County seeks Sand Canyon parking solution

Montezuma County commissioners say they have found evidence that they might own a right of way near the popular Sand Canyon trailhead that could help provide room for additional parking. ...

DATE: Aug 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

County continues noxious weed enforcement

Montezuma County commissioners granted approval for weed manager Bonnie Loving to pursue enforcement actions against three properties infested with weeds. The owners have been sen...

DATE: Aug 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Paths to Mesa Verde planning continues

Montezuma County continues to work toward finding a route across private property for the proposed 17-mile Paths to Mesa Verde. The nonmotorized trail would link Cortez with Mesa Verde Natio...

DATE: Aug 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

George Geer Memorial Car Show is Saturday in Cortez

The 2017 George Geer Memorial Car Show will be held in Centennial Park, starting about 10 a.m. on Saturday. Hosted by the Blue Star Moms Southwest Chapter 2 of Colorado, the show ...

DATE: Aug 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Back Country Horsemen to meet in Bayfield

The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen will meet at 7 p.m. Aug. 10, at Bayfield Town Hall, 1199 Bayfield Parkway. Mitch Wilkenson will give a presentation about the history of mus...

DATE: Aug 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Garden Club to learn about ‘Bacteria and Love’

The Garden Club of Durango will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday, at Mancos Public Library, 211 E. First St., Mancos. Lizzy Gregory will present “Bacteria and Love” about how Mancos-based...

DATE: Aug 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado felony DUI law requiring jail time begins soon

Associated Press A Colorado law goes into effect this week requiring anyone convicted of felony driving under the influence to spend time behind bars. The Denver Post r...

DATE: Aug 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Unemployment drops despite weaker than expected hiring

A forecast last December from the University of Colorado Boulder showed Colorado’s unemployment rate was expected to rise from 3.5 percent to 3.9 percent this year. The Denver Pos...

DATE: Aug 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business