Journal Staff Writer

Onward and upward with the CORE Act

I had the great privilege last week of traveling to Washington, D.C. to meet with Colorado congressional staffers and express my ardent support for the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Econom...

Who came first

Colorado fossil finds tell the story of our plucky mammalian ancestors

The school board failed all of us on 4A

I suggest everyone including the mayor go back and read this Journal article – “ The board sought out input from the public and knew that was a major concern of the public. However, somehow...

Mancos Valley Chorus holiday performances set

The Mancos Valley Chorus is set to perform its holiday concert in just a few weeks. The singers will have multiple performances of “Christmas Dreams” in both Mancos and Cortez. ...

Onward and upward with the CORE Act

I had the great privilege last week of traveling to Washington, D.C., to meet with Colorado congressional staffers and express my ardent support for the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Econo...

We need to talk budget, winter and ... 4A’s failure

Developing the budget for a city, even the size of Cortez, is a huge task under normal circumstances, but with the city’s financial issues, it was especially challenging this year. ...

How about donating money to schools?

The unsuccessful November ballot measure 4A asked voters to increase local funding for Cortez Public Schools. The funding would have increased salary and benefits for teachers, support staff...

The green light

Rewarding ranchers who do it right

Letters: Thanks, Southwest, you saved my life

Were it not for Southwest Memorial Hospital, I would likely not be here to write this letter. On Oct. 11, I was working at my ranch when I suddenly felt unsteady and knelt to rest...

Thank you from the Arado family

The family of Joe Arado is very grateful and appreciative of our family, friends and neighbors who surrounded us with care and concern during his illness and passing. Words are ne...

For Pets’ Sake to hold Turkey Trot fundraiser

The Journal For Pets’ Sake Humane Society will hold its 16th annual Cortez Turkey Trot fundraiser on Thanksgiving Day. Registration starts at 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 28, ...

Sunflower Shorts play contest announces January submission deadline

The Journal The Sunflower Troupe at the Sunflower Theatre is seeking submissions from playwrights for the inaugural “Sunflower Shorts: A 10-Minute Play Festival.” The submission d...