Briefs – The Journal

Livestock association meeting to be held

The annual Southwestern Colorado Livestock Association meeting will be held at Cortez Elks Lodge Saturday, Feb. 12. The morning session begins at 9 a.m. with reports from elected officials. ...

DATE: Feb 4, 2022 | CATEGORY:

League of Women Voters to host monthly meeting

Montezuma County League of Women Voters will host a Zoom meeting about local government and other local issues Feb. 12 at 10 a.m. The meeting will feature county Assessor Leslie Bugg and Tr...

DATE: Feb 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Farmington artist awarded grant

Farmington artist Rosemary Meza-DesPlas was awarded a $9,100 516 ARTS’ Fulcrum Fund grant for her upcoming performance artwork titled “Miss Nalgas USA 2022.” The funded performance artwork e...

DATE: Jan 27, 2022 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Montezuma-Cortez High School praises honor roll students

Montezuma-Cortez High School congratulates full-time students who achieved first semester academic honor roll. Seniors: Brianna Comisky, Juan Garcia Belman, Shylee Graf, Koral Jackson, Rean...

DATE: Jan 27, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ballantine Family Fund awards $310,100 in grants to nonprofits

2022 will mark the fund’s 65th year supporting Southwest Colorado organizations

DATE: Jan 26, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office seek applicants for annual scholarship program

The Montezuma County Sheriff’s office is seeking applicants for its 2022-2023 scholarship program. Qualified legal residents enrolled in a Montezuma County High School can apply for a chanc...

DATE: Jan 25, 2022 | CATEGORY:

Aztec Theatre sign-lighting ceremony to be held

There will be a sign-lighting ceremony for the iconic Aztec Theatre sign Tuesday, Jan. 25, at 5:30 p.m. The sign has been out of operation for 10 years. The city of Aztec’s Metropolitan Rede...

DATE: Jan 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Dolores Public Library reinstates COVID-19 precautions

In response to omicron’s presence in Montezuma County, Dolores Public Library announced Tuesday it is again requiring masks and social distancing. Several programs have been postponed, inclu...

DATE: Jan 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos RE-6 School District to host open house

Mancos School District RE-6 will host an open house to celebrate students and staff for the work they have accomplished through project-based learning and science fair projects during the 20...

DATE: Jan 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Education

Sunflower Troupe calls for actors to audition for ‘Drinking Habits’

In the hope that the Sunflower Theatre will weather this wave of the coronavirus, the Sunflower Troupe is holding auditions for five female roles and two male roles in “Drinking Habits.” The...

DATE: Jan 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

CDOT, Colorado State Patrol prepare for DUI enforcement campaign

CDOT, Colorado State Patrol and local law enforcement will begin 2022 with “The Heat Is On Winter Blitz” enforcement period Jan. 14-17. The campaign aims to hold drivers accountable on Colo...

DATE: Jan 13, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos Conservation District hosting photo contest

Mancos Conservation District is hosting a contest for photos that capture the Mancos River and Mancos River Watershed. The contest is open to those that live within Mancos Conservation Distr...

DATE: Jan 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News