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Brendan Leonard visits Cortez library March 15

The Amazing Authors Tour 2017 is showcasing published writers from the Southwest and beyond at libraries in Bayfield, Cortez and Telluride in January, March and May. The next Amaz...

DATE: Mar 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Education

Highway 491 construction starts Monday in Cortez

Another phase of construction at the intersection of U.S. Highway 491 and Lebanon Road will begin Monday, March 13 and will require some lane closures, according to a press release from The ...

DATE: Mar 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

To Our Readers: The Journal’s website prepares a new look

On Monday, The Journal will launch a new design of its website. This new look at The-Journal.com gives you a friendlier experience and additional digital content, including more v...

DATE: Mar 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Forest Service focuses on Stoner, Taylor Mesas

Project would harvest trees, create aspen groves

DATE: Mar 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two Cortez women reportedly overdose

Both taken to Southwest Memorial

DATE: Mar 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Empire Electric announces date of annual meeting, election

Meeting and voting to be held June 15

DATE: Mar 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Motorcyclist survives night in storm after Egnar crash

EGNAR — A 31-year-old Florida man was found early Monday morning in a shed near the Dolores River after a motorcycle accident and a four-hour search involving multiple law enforcement agenci...

DATE: Mar 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sunny skies, warmer days forecast for rest of week

A winter weather advisory remained in effect for Southwest Colorado’s mountains until noon Monday, with scattered snow showers at lower elevations throughout the morning. A wind a...

DATE: Mar 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez first-grader goes for national wrestling title

Yake won third Colorado state championship

DATE: Mar 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Southwest Open School to host benefit dinner

Southwest Open School will host its first-ever benefit dinner to support the technology fund, Director Charlotte Wolf said. The event will take place Saturday, March 4 at the Cort...

DATE: Mar 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Education

Health care scholarships available from Southwest Memorial foundation

The Southwest Memorial Hospital Foundation is accepting applications for its 2017 healthcare career scholarship. Annual recipients are selected based on their qualifications and t...

DATE: Mar 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business