Bailey Duran
Position: Special to The Journal

Local author Curt Melliger to host book readings in Cortez and Dolores

His books were published in 2018 and 2021

Southwest Memorial Hospital announces layoffs to help keep birthing center open

Layoffs follow backlash that surrounded plan to close birthing center

Southwest Memorial doctors raise concerns about closure of Cortez birthing center

Hospital cites cost of center and falling demand

Groundhog Lake stocked with fish for the summer season

In July, 65,000 catchable fish are expected to be in the reservoir

Annual Dolores Craft Bazaar to take place June 17

The event will feature more than 40 crafters and vendors selling their creations

Ute Mountain Roundup honors first responders as rodeo starts in Cortez

The evening kicks off with a touching tribute to hometown heroes

Cortez man who was arrested with guns and body armor pleads guilty

Jonathan Michael Berry pleads guilty to a Class 5 felony weapons charge and misdemeanor DUI

Ute Mountain Roundup will light up Montezuma fairgrounds

The UMR will feature world champion, live music and carnival; parade is Saturday

State of Colorado grants $4.05 million in emergency funding to 245 food pantries

Funds will help provide and distribute Colorado-grown produce and healthier food to food pantries

Mancos Creative District to host 4th Annual BurroFest June 17

BurroFest highlights the donkey’s contribution to the early growth of Southwest Colorado and will include music, food, art and more

Mancos Common Press hosts groundbreaking ceremony for extension of building

The press was restored in 2019 and is in the heart of downtown Mancos

Protect the Dolores Film Tour to present film about protecting areas surrounding Dolores River

The film was created to ‘inspire action’ for conservation efforts in Dolores River Canyon Country