Journal Staff Writer

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...

Why does Cortez need an updated land use code?

The adoption of a new Cortez land use code has become a controversial topic with cries of government overreach and accusations that if passed, it will stifle economic development and result ...

Freer stuff

Loan forgiveness sounds good but it’s no way to reform an education system

Southwest Farm Fresh Cooperative opens survey on possible online store

The Journal The Southwest Farm Fresh Cooperative, a 20-member local farmer- and rancher-owned agricultural cooperative, has been offering locally grown produce and meat in southwe...

Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office opens scholarship applications

The Journal The Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office has implemented the third annual Scholarship Program. It awards $1,000 dollars to a qualified legal resident enrolled in a high s...

Clinic earns national recognition as Patient-Centered Medical Home

The Journal Cortez Integrated Healthcare, operated by Axis Health System, has been awarded recognition by the National Committee for Quality Assurance Patient-Centered Medical Hom...

‘Writing The Woods’ rescheduled

The Journal Lorena Williams, a local writer and wildland firefighter, will lead several workshops at Willowtail Springs Nature Preserve and Education Center in February. ...

Allison Kercher earns degree from University of Northern Colorado

The Journal Allison Kercher of Mancos was among those who received degrees from the University of Northern Colorado during fall 2019 commencement ceremonies Dec. 13-14. ...

Mancos library announces events

The Journal The Mancos Public Library has a few events scheduled before the end of the month. Saturday afternoon, Democrat James Iacino will host a community forum at t...

Local student Teegan Hite earns degree from University of Northern Colorado

The Journal Teegan Hite of Dolores was among those who received degrees from the University of Northern Colorado during fall 2019 commencement ceremonies Dec. 13-14. Hi...

EXP Realty welcomes Gina Buchanan

The Journal Gina Buchanan recently joined the EXP realty family in Durango. Buchanan has happily lived and worked in Southwest Colorado for more than 20 years with clients in Mont...