The Journal

Local swimmers win at Western Slope meet

Erin Lawrence, Delta Suckla and Cody Farias win against tough competition

Flood advisory issued for Cortez area, parts of Montezuma County

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a flood advisory for urban areas and small streams in central Montezuma County in Southwest Colorado until 8:15 p.m. Monday. ...

Spanglers dominate slick track at Fairgrounds Speedway

Crowds enjoy exciting races on notoriously difficult Cortez track

Police Blotter

Saturday, July 7 7:41 a.m.: Police responded to a report of theft in the 500 block of South Madison Street. A woman reported a friend had kicked her out of her apartment while she w...

Southwest Medical Group added to antibiotic honor roll

Meyer recently was recognized as hero in infection control

Monsoons might have arrived in Southwest Colorado

Precipitation expected to continue through Tuesday

For Pets’ Sake summer wine festival is July 21

For Pets’ Sake Humane Society will host its 11th annual Summer Wine Festival 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 21, at Cliffrose Garden Center just east of Cortez on U.S. Highway 160. ...

Local drivers ready to race at Fairgrounds Speedway

Weekend will feature nonstop action and lots of family fun

Police Blotter

Thursday, July 5 12:50 p.m.: A woman was arrested in the 400 block of West Seventh Street on a misdemeanor warrant. 4:38 p.m.: A woman was cited on suspicion of shopl...

Sheriff Blotter

Thursday, July 5 1:25 a.m.: A man was arrested in the 24000 block of County Road F.5 on a warrant for failure to appear after deputies responded to a verbal disturbance in the area....

Update: Colorado offers $5,000 reward for information on slain mountain goats

Parks and Wildlife offers $1,000 reward

Local swim teams perform well in Montrose meet

Erin Lawrence wins six events for MVAC; Delta Suckla earns two wins for Leopard Sharks