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El Pomar Foundation approves $17,500 to nonprofits in the Southwest region

El Pomar Trustees approved $17,500 allocated to three nonprofit organizations in the Southwest region at the Foundation’s December Trustees meeting. Through the foundation’s grant making pro...

DATE: Jan 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Education

Bighorn sheep research project to continue in Weminuche Wilderness

To gain a better understanding of wild Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep in the Weminuche Wilderness, Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the U.S. Forest Service will continue their efforts on a five...

DATE: Jan 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Living

Cortez Public Library announces current displays

The Journal Current displays at the Cortez Public Library include: Errin Walker’s photos are on the main wall. Joylene Wilkerson’s handmade marionettes are on dis...

DATE: Jan 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Women’s Wellness Connection offers free cervical cancer screenings

The Journal January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, and the state health department encourages women ages 21-74 across Colorado to talk to their health care providers about sc...

DATE: Jan 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Living

‘Voice’ winner Chevel Shepherd plans Farmington concert

The Journal Chevel Shepherd, country singer and season 15 winner of NBC’s “The Voice,” will be back in Farmington at the Farmington Civic Center at 7:30 p.m. June 19. C...

DATE: Jan 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Morningside College names Ro Paschal to dean’s list

The Journal Morningside College Provost Chris Spicer recently announced the 403 students named to the dean’s list for the fall semester of the 2019-20 academic year, including Ro ...

DATE: Jan 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez Public Library to display Joylene Wilkersonâ€™s puppets

The Journal The Cortez Public Library will display puppets made by the late Joylene Wilkerson, a former elementary teacher, in January and February. The Wilkerson and F...

DATE: Jan 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ukulele jams will be 2nd Mondays monthly

The Journal Locals are invited to a ukulele jam Monday evening at the Mount Lookout Grange in Mancos. Jams will be held on the second Monday of the month, and will be l...

DATE: Jan 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

FoodShare seeks volunteer cooks

Mancos FoodShare is seeking volunteers this spring for its Cooking Matters classes. FoodShare also encourages interested participants to attend a training this Martin Luther King Jr. Day. ...

DATE: Jan 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mesa Verde National Park to conduct prescribed fire

The Journal Mesa Verde National Park plans a prescribed fire between Jan. 13 and March 29 in the Chapin Mesa area. The burn will dispose of material created during fuel...

DATE: Jan 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

WildEdge Brewing Collective to host 100 years since prohibition celebration

The Journal WildEdge Brewing Collective and United Way of Southwest Colorado will host a 100 Years Since Prohibition celebration from 7 to 9 p.m. Jan. 18 at the brewery, 111 N. Ma...

DATE: Jan 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan Basin Public Health reminds public of open enrollment deadline

The Journal San Juan Basin Public Health reminds all Colorado residents that Health Insurance Open Enrollment continues through Jan. 15. Individuals and families can st...