News - The Journal

Montezuma Water Co. completes treatment plant expansion

Project grows treatment capacity from 4 to 6 million gallons per day; aided by USDA low-interest loan

DATE: Jul 29, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma-Cortez schools prepare to open with expanded programs, new elementary model

M-CHS adds outdoor program and College and Career Center

DATE: Jul 28, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Update: Autopsies of 2 confirmed dead in crash near Dolores expected Thursday

A Dodge and an RV collided head-on along Colorado Highway 184

DATE: Jul 28, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Monsoonal rains slow Ferris Fire recovery efforts; crews hope for drier week

Blaze is 97% contained; repair work has been hindered by intense thunderstorms

DATE: Jul 27, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries after crash on U.S. Highway 145 northeast of Dolores

Driver hit guardrail and was flown to nearby hospital

DATE: Jul 27, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Four Corners Community Band to premiere local composer’s ‘Cortez Overture’ at anniversary concert

Overture composed by a 2021 M-CHS graduate

DATE: Jul 26, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango-La Plata County Airport breaks passenger record, not stopping there

Long-term and short-term growth on display at DRO

DATE: Jul 26, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores to host 50th Escalante Days on Aug. 8

Golden-themed parade, local vendors, kids’ games and more highlight Flanders Park celebration

DATE: Jul 26, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos opposes federal grant administration revisions in letter

Town administrator expresses dismay to Trump-appointed director of Office of Management and Budget in email

DATE: Jul 25, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Broadband Office opens public comment for connectivity initiative in Southwest Colorado

Plan accounting for gaps in internet service seeks to improve access

DATE: Jul 25, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fourth firefighter dies from burn injuries in western Colorado blaze

Death comes almost month after he and colleagues overcome by flames near Utah border

DATE: Jul 25, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Kara Mikkelson and Clydesdale, Tilly, capture Showmanship Grand Champion at Montezuma County Fair

Pair will spar for title of Master Showman on Aug. 1

DATE: Jul 25, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma Water Co. completes treatment plant expansion

Montezuma-Cortez schools prepare to open with expanded programs, new elementary model

Update: Autopsies of 2 confirmed dead in crash near Dolores expected Thursday

Monsoonal rains slow Ferris Fire recovery efforts; crews hope for drier week

Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries after crash on U.S. Highway 145 northeast of Dolores

Four Corners Community Band to premiere local composer’s ‘Cortez Overture’ at anniversary concert

Durango-La Plata County Airport breaks passenger record, not stopping there

Dolores to host 50th Escalante Days on Aug. 8

Mancos opposes federal grant administration revisions in letter

Colorado Broadband Office opens public comment for connectivity initiative in Southwest Colorado

Fourth firefighter dies from burn injuries in western Colorado blaze

Kara Mikkelson and Clydesdale, Tilly, capture Showmanship Grand Champion at Montezuma County Fair

Ballantine Communications, Inc.

Contact Us

Find Us

Subscribe