Christmas - The Journal

Santa Photo Saturday returns to downtown Cortez for the Christmas season

The first 100 guests will receive a free photo print.

DATE: Nov 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

80 free Polar Express tickets given to foster-adopt families

‘It's a treat for us,’ mom says

DATE: Nov 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos toy swap draws strong turnout; leftover toys donated

Parents and guardians exchange toys

DATE: Nov 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Mancos library to host second annual holiday toy swap for free Christmas gifts

The swap allows parents to bring toys and swap them for new ones

DATE: Nov 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

‘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