Christmas - The Journal

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

Cortez comes together to celebrate holiday amid grief for fallen officer

Memorial march for police Sgt. Michael Moran’s wraps up Cortez’s annual Parade of Lights

DATE: Dec 2, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores Theatre Troupe to present ‘It’s A Wonderful Life: The Radio Play’ Friday and Saturday

The play follows the life of George Bailey in the classic story

DATE: Nov 30, 2023 | CATEGORY: Education

BLM offers permits to cut Christmas tree in Southwest Colorado

Permits can be obtained at the local BLM district office

DATE: Nov 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

Shop with a Cop brings joy to children in Montezuma County

Police Department, Sheriff’s Office and State Patrol take kids to Walmart

DATE: Dec 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Foster families climb aboard the Polar Express

Railroad donates a car each year for La Plata County families who participate in program

DATE: Nov 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

How did the Christmas storm stack up in history?

The warmest, coldest, wettest and snowiest Christmases in Cortez and Durango as recorded by the National Weather Service

DATE: Dec 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News