Dolores 80 years ago

Taken from the Friday, Feb. 1, 1935, Dolores Star

Dolores 40 years ago

Taken from the Friday, Jan. 31, 1975, Dolores Star

Mesa Verde Country hires director

Local tourism engine Mesa Verde Country Visitor Information Bureau has hired longtime Cortez resident Kelly Kirkpatrick as its new executive director. "I'm very excited," said Ki...

Commodity Card registration to be held Feb. 18

A USDA Commodity Card registration is Feb. 18 for Cortez, Dolores and Mancos recipients. One card per household is allowed. Those with multiple dwellings must bring in proof such...

Chamber plans for future

Director reduces number of meetings to quarterly

Short-film festival opens Friday in Dolores

14 films, pie auction, door prizes and beer are planned

Residents thankful to road crews

We would like to take this opportunity to thank members of the Montezuma County Road Department and the Montezuma County Commissioners for making our lives a little safer. Their efforts to m...

Dolores Middle School student of the month

County working on fees, energy

By Jim Mimiaga The Mancos Times Montezuma County has been busy seeking alternative energy opportunities, streamlining the planning process and cutting development fees....

Community Calendar

Email announcements to news@cortezjournal.com and include "Community Calendar" in the subject field. Items submitted less than two weeks in advance will be less likely to be published. Entri...

Dolores Briefs

Dolores groundhog Celebrate winter The Dolores Groundhog Supper is being revived this year in Dolores. A pulled-pork dinner with all the fixins will be served Saturday, January 31...

Turquoise a Zuni tradition

For the Zuni tribe, turquoise has deep cultural and artistic importance. The mineral's vibrant hues of blue, green, and aqua are used in ceremonies and to make stunning jewelry kn...