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How could you have opposed Prop CC?

Our kids are our future. Therefore, teachers are one of the most important professions for Colorado and our nation at large. Technologically-advanced-age education matters even more. ...

The big bad wolf has been misunderstood

In their anti-wolf resolution, Montezuma commissioners express many of the misgivings I heard before wolves were returned to the northern Rocky Mountains. The commissioners see wo...

Sad anniversary

It’s been 40 years since Iran grabbed 52 U.S. hostages – and what has changed?

Montezuma Food Coalition approved as Enterprise Zone project

The Journal The Montezuma Food Coalition was recently approved by the state of Colorado as an Enterprise Zone contribution project. This designation coincides with the launch of a...

CSU Extension to offer master gardener classes

The Journal CSU Extension will offer master gardener classes beginning Jan. 23. The Colorado Master Gardener Program is a 12-week course. The class information will be focused to...

Cortez Adult Education Center to host GED Graduation

The Journal The Cortez Adult Education Center will host the winter GED/HSE graduation ceremony from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Wednesday at Osprey Packs headquarters, 800 N. Park St. ...

PHOTO: a Frosty-friendly weekend?

Colorado Parks and Wildlife seeks comments on big-game management plans

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is seeking public comments about proposed big-game management plans for the San Juan mule deer herd and the Dolores River desert bighorn sheep herd in Southwest C...

Mancos library holds wreath workshop

The Mancos Public Library is hosting its annual wreath workshop this Saturday evening. The class will happen from 6:30-8:30 p.m., and is limited to 15 participants. Pre-registrati...

Mountain biking trails are world-class

I visited the Cash Canyon trailhead recently to do some mountain biking on the recently constructed trails that emanate from there. The year-old Bureau of Land Management parking ...

Smart pet tricks

What goes through a competitor’s mind in the eternal moments of truth?

Parents, get the facts about vaping, students

What is vaping and how can the district address the vaping popularity in young adults? That was the passionate discussion with the Montezuma-Cortez Board of Education at the Nov. ...