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

Sheriff’s Office honors 13 recipients at annual awards ceremony

It was the largest number of recipients in the history of the Montezuma County Sheriff's Office awards

Montezuma-Cortez narcotics team seizes $13 million in drugs in 2025

Operation Wild Mustang, a major investigation, concluded this summer

Mancos Public Library announces free, upcoming January events for all ages

The next event will be held on Saturday, Jan. 10 along with recurring programs

Police blotter

Wednesday, Dec. 31 1:39 a.m.: An officer responded to Hawkins Preserve, 1500 S. Cedar St., where a vehicle was parked in a closed area. An underage female was arrested on suspicion of drivin...

Cortez real estate firm joins ERA to expand technology and growth

Regents Real Estate Group partners with ERA, a subsidiary of Anywhere Real Estate Inc.

Sheriff’s blotter

Saturday, Dec. 13 11:49 a.m.: A deputy responded to a report of cold property damage on Central Avenue in Dolores, where a sewer cleanout had been run over within the past 48 hours, damaging...

New PCC Southwest VP Lisa Molina highlights love of community and students

Molina has worked for PCC since 2018

Doris Day Animal Foundation awards $10,000 grant to Denkai Animal Sanctuary

Denkai Animal Sanctuary received a $10,000 grant from the Doris Day Animal Foundation to help seniors pay for veterinary care and expand subsidized spay and neuter services in the Four Corne...

Cortez announces job openings, council candidate session

The city of Cortez is seeking applicants for several municipal positions and preparing for its upcoming municipal election. The city has posted three employment listings: parks superintenden...

Cortez Adventist Christian School to host International Food Fair fundraiser

The public is invited to February event

Mesa Verde Pellets launches eco-friendly aspen-based cat litter

The pellets are reportedly safer than pine for animals

Energy Fuels mill in Utah hits U.S. milestone for EV magnets

High-quality dysprosium is uncommon outside China