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Mesa Verde National Park to conduct prescribed fire

The Journal Mesa Verde National Park plans a prescribed fire between Jan. 13 and March 29 in the Chapin Mesa area. The burn will dispose of material created during fuel...

Some of Tipton’s critics are misleading

Jo Ann Kopke’s disagreement with Rep. Scott Tipton’s position on the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act (Letters: “ Citing Wikipedia as if it were a factual source rather than a se...

We don’t know that we robbed Mexico

When I first read your editorial, “ Only after reading the dates did I realize that you were referring to the earlier conquest of Mexico by Spain. Let me rephrase your question: ...

WildEdge Brewing Collective to host 100 years since prohibition celebration

The Journal WildEdge Brewing Collective and United Way of Southwest Colorado will host a 100 Years Since Prohibition celebration from 7 to 9 p.m. Jan. 18 at the brewery, 111 N. Ma...

San Juan Basin Public Health reminds public of open enrollment deadline

The Journal San Juan Basin Public Health reminds all Colorado residents that Health Insurance Open Enrollment continues through Jan. 15. Individuals and families can st...

Cortez Public Library announces schedule of events

The Journal Cortez Public Library will start off the new year by celebrating local talent in music and words in January and February. 6 p.m. Wednesday: Award-winning lo...

Slow Turbo to play acoustic show at WildEdge Brewing

The Journal Slow Turbo will play an acoustic show from 7 to 9 p.m. Jan. 17 at WildEdge Brewing, 111 N. Market St. Hailing from Flagstaff, Arizona, Slow Turbo is a group...

Four Corners Back Country Horsemen to meet

The Journal The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen will hold their monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Jan. 16 at Florida Grange, 656 Highway 172. Jackson Clark, from the Toh-Ati...

Save our Constitution from meddlers

Regarding the letter of Mr. Sluis from Durango (“Electoral College is unethical, outdated,” Dec. 26): What is unethical would be the removal of the Electoral College, making the U...

Gardner, be careful on impeachment

I have a question for Cory Gardner: Let’s say you get re-elected and are appointed to be the chair of a committee that has oversight of the executive branch – FBI, CIA, armed serv...

It wouldn’t be Christmas without you

Volunteers are often unsung heroes. To the 45 community volunteers (a record, by the way) who participated in the annual Cortez Community Christmas Dinner, we thank you. ...

Can’t touch that

Presidents may not withhold aid Congress appropriates. Blame Nixon.