Author - The Journal
Bailey Duran
Position: Special to The Journal

Southwest Health System plans 5K Run/Walk to kick off National Hospital Week

The run will be held on Saturday

Lewis-Arriola Elementary accepts John Irwin School of Excellence Award

The school learned they would be recipients in early April

Mesa Verde Gardeners to hold 16th annual plant sale at new location

Part of the proceeds will be donated to local food shelters

Dolores Theater Troupe to stage 'Alice in Wonderland' this week

The cast and crew have been preparing since February

Mancos High School inducts 14 students into National Honor Society

Chapter bids farewell to 10 seniors

The search continues for Towaoc man missing for a year

Conrad Silas went missing in April 2025

Tomac finishes third, one point separates Roczen and Lawrence as final nears

The final round of the 2026 Supercross season will take place this weekend

Police blotter

Thursday, April 23 9:05 p.m.: An officer conducted a traffic stop in the lower 100 block of West Seventh Street after observing a vehicle speeding and weaving. The officer contacted a ma...

Sheriff blotter

Tuesday, March 24 6: 11 p.m.: A deputy responded to the Cortez Police Department, 608 N. Park St., Cortez, regarding a stolen vehicle found at a residence on U.S. Hwy. 491. The man reported ...

Free car seat safety checkup set for Saturday in Cortez

Car seats may be available for families in need

Lamp Post Creative Learning Center gears up for busy summer

The learning center is hosting a wide array of events in May and beyond

Cortez StreetScapes Art Park launches contest for public murals

Money prizes are included for winners