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Library announces Wednesday activities for students

The Journal Wednesday Activities Club at the Cortez Public Library is on early release Wednesdays from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. WAC is a free program for students eight to 12 years of ...

Cortez Library announces February storytime programs

The Journal The Cortez Public Library has announced its Raising Readers Storytime program for Febrary, held at 10:30 a.m. every Thursday at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park ...

Raven Narratives announces March theme ‘First/Lasts’

The Journal Raven Narratives’ March show will take place at 7:30 p.m. March 7 at Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St., Cortez. The show’s theme, “Firsts/Lasts,” asks storyt...

Southwestern Colorado Research Center to host cover crop workshop

The Journal Southwestern Colorado Research Center will host a cover crop workshop from 9 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Feb. 3 at Dove Creek Public Service Center, 8477 Road 7.7, Dove Creek. ...

Hisatsinom Chapter of the Colorado Archaeology Society to meet

The Journal The Hisatsinom Chapter of the Colorado Archaeology Society will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Methodist Church, 515 Park St. The meeting will feature a pres...

Dolores Chamber now accepting nominations for Dolores business and citizen of the year

The Journal Recognize a favorite business or community member by submitting their name and why they are a good candidate for the Dolores Business or Citizen of the Year Award. ...

Cortez Library holds Chocolate Fantasia Fundraiser

The Journal Cortez Public Library will host the Chocolate Fantasia Fundraiser from 3 to 7 p.m. Feb. 12 at the library, 202 N. Park St. Funds will help pay for new table...

High-dollar home sale in Durango

A home on Jenkins Ranch Road sold for $3.1 million on Dec. 31, 2019, making it the most expensive sale within Durango city limits in recent memory, according to a local real estate agent. The 7,567-square-foot home has six bedrooms, seven full bathrooms and one half bathroom, and sits on 3.81 acres.

Community Connections grateful for donors

Community Connections would like to extend a sincere thank-you to all who participated in our 2019 fundraising season and wish you a prosperous new year. Whether through Kroegers ...

Cortez Chamber of Commerce to host power breakfast with Ellen Babers

The Journal Cortez Chamber of Commerce will host a Power Breakfast from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Feb. 11 at First National Bank, 2258 E. Main St. The breakfast will feature a...

Gardner hasn’t responded to my concern

Regardless of the outcome of the impeachment trial, I am concerned about the severity of the threat to all of our due process rights posed by the silence and complicity of Sen. Cory Gardner,...

We must act together now, not tomorrow

Humanity is running on borrowed time. The most recent climate report from the UN reveals we have 10 years starting in 2020 to prevent a global temperature rise of 1.5 degrees C. M...