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Cortez begins counting ballots for April 7 election

Eight days remain for voters to cast their votes for City Council members and changes to the City Charter

DATE: Mar 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Amid a hot spell, Cortez may get a shower and cooldown

Short-lived shift could bring rain and lower highs, but drought worries remain

DATE: Mar 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfire mitigation support available for county residents

Wildfire Adapted Partnership says it has more funds to give out this year

DATE: Mar 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez to host airport cleanup open house to address asbestos project

City officials will host a public outreach event to discuss and answer questions about large-scale cleanup efforts at Cortez Municipal Airport. The airport has seen a flurry of recent activi...

DATE: Mar 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

City Council candidate Michael Earl Bischoff answers The Journal’s questions

One week ahead of the April 7 election, Bischoff joins nine other candidates who’ve responded to The Journal’s questions

DATE: Mar 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma-Cortez gets spring break shutout over Telluride

For just their second outing of the still‑young 2026 soccer season, Montezuma‑Cortez’s girls showed poise beyond their experience Thursday, March 26, earning a 2‑0 home win over Telluride. T...

DATE: Mar 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Artists League to host silent art auction to benefit Dolores Knowledge Bowl team

The event will include chili bowls and drinks

DATE: Mar 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Scammers pose as sheriff’s deputies to target La Plata County residents

Law enforcement warns of scheme involving crypto payments

DATE: Mar 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Land donation paves way for wild mustang facility in Montezuma County

Local chapter of the National Mustang Association plans new facility

DATE: Mar 29, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College appoints North Carolina educator as School of Education dean

‘I am honored,’ candidate says

DATE: Mar 29, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Third No Kings protest draws 650 to Veterans Park in Cortez

The crowd, smaller than October’s, protested against the war in Iran and federal immigration enforcement

DATE: Mar 28, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado River commissioner gives fiery speech on river negotiations at Southwest Colorado seminar

Audience members gave a standing ovation to Colorado River Commissioner Becky Mitchell after an impassioned monologue about the ongoing battle over the Colorado River

DATE: Mar 28, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez begins counting ballots for April 7 election

Amid a hot spell, Cortez may get a shower and cooldown

Wildfire mitigation support available for county residents

Cortez to host airport cleanup open house to address asbestos project

City Council candidate Michael Earl Bischoff answers The Journal’s questions

Montezuma-Cortez gets spring break shutout over Telluride

Southwest Artists League to host silent art auction to benefit Dolores Knowledge Bowl team

Scammers pose as sheriff’s deputies to target La Plata County residents

Land donation paves way for wild mustang facility in Montezuma County

Fort Lewis College appoints North Carolina educator as School of Education dean

Third No Kings protest draws 650 to Veterans Park in Cortez

Colorado River commissioner gives fiery speech on river negotiations at Southwest Colorado seminar

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