Community Calendar: What’s happening in the Cortez area

CORTEZ Saturday, Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Vigil, 4 p.m., St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 110 W. North St. Lessons, carols and Eucharist, with a light reception. Details: 970-565-7865 or off...

Two local nonprofits, Southern Ute Tribe receive money to help foster outdoor recreation

Adaptive Sports Association in Durango and Montezuma Inspire Coalition in Cortez recipients of the Outdoor Equity Grant Fund

Power outage in Purgatory metro area affects 1,400 homes

Ski area lifts were shut down for several hours.

More questions than answers at Colorado River water meetings

LAS VEGAS – Key questions resurfaced Thursday at a conference of Colorado River water administrators and users from seven U.S. states, Native American tribes and Mexico who are served by the...

Lawsuit seeks access to withdrawal medication for prisoners

SANTA FE – Civil rights advocates have filed a lawsuit against the New Mexico Corrections Department seeking to ensure access for prison inmates to medication that reduces opioid withdrawal ...

Baa-humbug: Dreading post-Christmas tree removal? Durangoats can help

Even spruces, firs and pines have a role in regenerating the Southwest

Montezuma County libraries team up for December diaper drive

‘If someone donates money instead, that’s great too,’ librarian says

Angel Tree at The Journal makes wishes come true

Piñon Project program an opportunity to buy gifts for children in need

Snow presents window to burn old slash piles at Dalla Mountain Park

To burn or not to burn? Decomposing fire fuels are important natural habitats

Cortez City Council donates $30,000 to local organizations

Eleven groups awarded 2023 grants for community causes

With social safety nets about to shrink, HSD asks for more staff and tech

Nearly everyone getting food benefits instate will see payment drop by one-third

How to avoid shattering your windshield and playing bumper cars on the road during the winter months

Breaking down the do’s and don’ts of driving in snowy conditions, getting stubborn ice off vehicle’s windows