Christmas - The Journal

‘It’s a stressful time ... because we’re away from our families’ say Durango inmates on Christmas

Trustees at La Plata County Jail cook a special holiday meal

DATE: Dec 25, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

A storm’s a-brewin’: Will it be a White Christmas in Cortez?

System arriving Wednesday could bring 6 inches to mountain passes

DATE: Dec 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado clemencies include a public defender and many community volunteers

Gov. Jared Polis granted clemency to more than two dozen people on the Friday before Christmas week. The criminal convictions span decades, with some having occurred 40 years ago. Polis appl...

DATE: Dec 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Photos: The 2024 Parade of Lights dazzles Cortez

The Four Corners Board of Realtors celebrates ‘The Gift of Christmas’

DATE: Dec 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango boy’s dream to ride The Polar Express delayed by train derailment

4-year-old Ody Catsman is battling cystic fibrosis

DATE: Dec 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County Christmas festivities begin with a flurry of excitement

Montezuma County residents can celebrate the start of the Christmas season with a festive weekend. The Canyon of the Ancients National Monument in Dolores will host its annual Luminaria Nig...

DATE: Nov 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

Some head to the mountains for Christmas trees – others let the Eastern Plains come to them

Little junipers are cut like a traditional Christmas tree and don’t come with any roots

DATE: Nov 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Cortez Community Christmas Dinner organizers celebrate successful event

Organizer Jean Schwien say 400 people participated and 70 others volunteered to help

DATE: Dec 29, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

A 10 million milestone: Nonprofit Project Angel Heart helps Coloradans one meal at a time

Meals medically tailored to specific dietary needs of those with serious illnesses

DATE: Dec 26, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

How to deal with grief and loneliness during the holiday season

Coloradans aren’t exempt from winter doldrums, even with picturesque views and bustling slopes to explore. The holidays can feel particularly isolating and depressing at times for those deal...

DATE: Dec 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The history behind the Colorado Christmas tree lit by JFK, and how it was almost lost

More than 30 years after the fact, a tenacious forest service worker scoured Poncha Pass to reclaim and honor the famous stump

DATE: Dec 17, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

33rd Community Christmas Dinner to take place at Montezuma County Annex

Organizers seek donations and volunteers

DATE: Dec 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community