The Journal

Sunflower Troupe calls for actors to audition for ‘Drinking Habits’

In the hope that the Sunflower Theatre will weather this wave of the coronavirus, the Sunflower Troupe is holding auditions for five female roles and two male roles in “Drinking Habits.” The...

Eli Tomac launches Supercross season with a sixth-place finish on Yamaha

Roczen wins start to finish; motocross champion and new Tomac teammate Ferrandis stalls

Avalanche mitigation likely to cause delays Tuesday at Lizard Head Pass

Colorado Department of Transportation plans avalanche mitigation operations on Colorado Highway 145 at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday. Traffic will be stopped at various locations between Rico and Trout ...

Avalanche kills backcountry skier near Cameron Pass on Colorado’s Front Range

Slide occurred in an area with ‘considerable’ risk

Cortez youth volleyball lined up for spring

For elementary and middle school students looking for an introduction to volleyball or for those with prior experience looking to improve their skills, Cortez Club Volleyball is offering the...

Farmington police investigate shooting; two men injured

The Farmington Police Department said Tuesday it was investigating a shooting that left two men injured. About 6:30 p.m. Thursday, officers responded to several reports of shots heard in the...

Snow and ice bring crashes, spinouts, outages as storm hits Southwest Colorado

U.S. Highway 160 temporarily closed on Mancos Hill; U.S. 550 passes reopened after avalanche work

Community Calendar

CORTEZ Thursday, March 10 Republican Women of Montezuma County meeting, 12 p.m., Baymont Inn, 2279 Hawkins St. Lunch provided for $12. RSVP by March 8 to 560-9603. Forum for Cortez City...

Police Blotter

Tuesday, Nov. 2 10:37 a.m. Officers and a sergeant responded after someone reported a possible break-in in the 500 block of West Fourth Street. Upon arrival, the officer noticed a man match...

Community Calendar: Holiday events, lectures and more

CORTEZ Through Monday, Dec. 5 Community Connections’ Festival of Trees and Wreathes, Main Street. Tour a winter wonderland, vote for your favorites and bid in the auction. Thursday, D...

League of Women Voters plans talk about Cuba tour

The League of Women Voters of Montezuma County will meet Saturday, Dec. 11, at 10 a.m., on Zoom. The program will be presented by Cortez resident Denis Boon concerning his participation in ...

Ute Mountain Casino Hotel team member honored during gala

Willard Light Recognized for COVID-19 Safety Practices by Cortez Chamber of Commerce