Briefs - The Journal

Man suspected of photographing up woman’s skirt in Durango

Incident occurred Saturday at Walmart

DATE: May 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

EDD director awarded recertification

Laura Lewis Marchino, Executive Director of Region 9 EDD, has been awarded re-certification by the International Economic Development Council. Laura Lewis Marchino first achieved the Certifi...

DATE: May 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Gangloff announces retirement as Crow Canyon CEO

The Journal Deborah Gangloff is stepping down as president and CEO of Crow Canyon Archaeological Center effective in January of 2018. “It’s been a real honor to work wi...

DATE: May 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez library’s summer reading program begins June 1

The Journal The Cortez Public Library’s summer reading program plans to host six family entertainment programs on Tuesdays from June 6 to July 19. The programs start a...

DATE: May 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Former Colorado Supreme Court justice to visit Cortez library

The Journal Greg Hobbs, an author, poet and water rights activist from Denver, will be at the Cortez Public Library as part of the Amazing Authors Grand Finale 2017 Tour on Wednes...

DATE: May 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez Fire schedules biannual blood drive

The Journal The Cortez Fire Protection District will hold its biannual blood drive on Tuesday, May 23, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. The United Blood Services Blood Mobile wil...

DATE: May 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Group holds rally against uranium mill

Protesters will march along U.S. 191 in Utah

DATE: May 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Roadwork to begin on U.S. 491 north of Cortez

The Journal The Colorado Department of Transportation started a project this week to improve a 9-mile section of U.S. Highway 491 north of Cortez. The work, contracted ...

DATE: May 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez grass fire burns small area

The Cortez Fire Department reported a small grass fire Monday evening on the east side of Cortez. Six firefighters responded just after 6:30 p.m. Monday to an area near 2216 E. Ma...

DATE: May 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos Days seeks prize donations

Mancos Days festival organizers are asking the public for donations for prizes for kids day events taking place on the first day of the festival. Mancos Days takes place from July...

DATE: May 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

What’s new and improved in Southwest Health System

Southwest Health System has updated two X-ray rooms to digital radiology, resulting in faster examinations and less exposure to radiation, according to a news release. The radiolo...

DATE: Apr 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

AmeriCorps team improves Old Fort facilities

An 11-person AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps team arrived April 11 to upgrade facilities of the Old Fort at Hesperus, 18683 Colorado Highway 140, for food security, educational ...

DATE: Apr 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Agriculture