Journal Staff Writer

Not to worry, commissioners will save us!

I want to thank the Montezuma County commissioners for their steadfast protection of our individual rights when it comes to wearing face masks. As anyone can see, there are a lot ...

Hate, racism have found a home here

It has been four days since I found myself in downtown Cortez on a Saturday morning, headed to the Farmer’s Market. I decided to stop at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church and check out the Peace a...

Kanye West, Kim Kardashian visit exclusive San Juan Mountains resort

Herald Staff Writer It appears Kanye West and Kim Kardashian enjoyed a little slice of Southwest Colorado last week, renting out the entire Dunton Hot Springs resort for $43,000 a...

Jumping Bakers Bridge

Fun times jumping from Bakers Bridge and basking in the sunshine along the Animas River.

Southwest Colorado program for entrepreneurs offers virtual showcase

Format offers opportunity for broader network

What’s inside counts more than a holster

After Rep. Scott Tipton’s tepid primary performance, let’s talk about some true firepower for Colorado’s Congressional District 3. Diane Mitsch Bush is the highest caliber candida...

Yes on National Popular Vote this fall

I am the president of the League of Women Voters of Colorado. Congressman John Lewis was a legend and icon for his many accomplishments, including his long-standing activism on behalf of vot...

From a peace walker to a freedom rider

I have heard you yelling your obscenities, breathed in the black diesel smoke of your truck exhaust, felt my nerves perk as your barking dogs lunge at me, heard the heavy-handed honking of y...

Our view: It’s a man-eater!

This is what it’s like to have<br/>a pandemic during Shark Week

Lori Haukeness: Our plan is a starting point for opening school

On July 28, the Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 Board of Education approved our school reopening plan for the 2020-2021 school year. In the design, there are plans for the s...

County Fair on Saturday

The 2020 La Plata County Fair on Saturday at the fiargrounds.

Dolores hosts community market, mountain bike race

The Journal The Dolores Chamber of Commerce will host a community-wide yard sale and farmers market with businesses, residents, growers and makers showcasing their products on Sat...