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Census offers reminder to be counted

The Journal The 2020 Census dictates how essential resources are provided to communities. Help make sure all community members are counted so Montezuma County can to benefit from ...

Dolores Mountain Quilters cancel May meeting

The Journal Dolores Mountain Quilters have canceling their May meeting. No final decision has been made on the June meeting at this time. ...

If you’re OK, how about helping animals?

Those of us who are doing well might consider donating brand name dog and cat food and/or cat litter to the City of Cortez Animal Shelter. During these trying times, I’m sure they...

Please give a thought to the dandelions

I’m the president of the Colorado State Beekeepers Association. Did you know that tiny bursts of sunshine are emerging from our lawns, ranch lands and public places, announcing that spring i...

Letters: They get away with ducking questions

Each time I hear Vice President Mike Pence asked a question, I’m amazed at how adept he is at totally avoiding answering the question. I’m wondering if Pence and Rep. Scott Tipton...

We shouldn’t be reopening precipitously

I am asking all elected officials (I have already sent this to several) not to try to open businesses precipitously. We must keep this virus in check until it has run its course. ...

Money for nothing

This is not time for state government to roadblock pandemic information

Vegetables and tools help entice kids into garden

By Gail Vanik I see a golden opportunity thanks to COVID-19. Now that families are together because of the safer at home practices, it’s a perfect time to teach your children abou...

Local service provides free mental health sessions for first responders

The Journal Local mental health service providers have joined together to offer free meetings via Zoom to health care and essential service providers, first responders and those m...

Colorado Parks and Wildlife accepting applications for Colorado Sportsperson’s Roundtable

The Journal Colorado Parks and Wildlife is accepting applications for a two-year membership to the statewide Colorado Sportsperson’s Roundtable. The application period is open thr...

Forest Service to begin Lone Pine timber sales east of Cahone

The Journal The Dolores Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest is gearing up for the Lone Pine Project, intended to increase forest resiliency, reduce the risk of severe ...

I need a straight answer about gas price

I have asked numerous people here in Dolores and Cortez about gas prices and no one can give me a straight answer. Why in the world is our gas here an average of $2.49, when the a...