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LOR Foundation, Brand Central donate trailer, signage to Montezuma County Girl Scouts

Girl Scouts of Colorado Troop 22619 recently received a donated trailer from the LOR Foundation, complete with signage donated by Brand Central of Cortez. The trailer will be used in the tro...

A gem in the community

Some businesses have the ability to offer their customers more than goods and services. Some have the capacity to provide generosity, consideration and thoughtfulness, even compassion. One ...

DATE: Aug 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Thank You Letters

Gracious gratitude

My heart overflows with gratefulness to everyone who was involved in making my reign as Mancos Days Queen so much fun, plus giving me a lifetime of happy memories! Special thanks to Beverly ...

DATE: Aug 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Thank You Letters

Family grateful for caring thoughts

The family of Candace Christine Wilson-Murphy –July 3, 1976 - May 7, 2024 – wishes to thank each of you for her care, the lovely card, flowers, food and caring thoughts. Deeply appreciated ...

DATE: Jul 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Thank You Letters

To The Journal:

The family of Candace Christine Wilson-Murphy (July 3, 1976 – May 7, 2024) wishes to thank each of you for her care, the lovely card, flowers, food and caring thoughts. Deeply appreciated ...

DATE: Jun 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Thank You Letters

With Gratitude

We would like to express our sincere gratitude for all who helped us celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. The love and support that was expressed towards us by our family, friends, and fe...

DATE: May 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Thank You Letters

Thank you for finding my bike

Five or six weeks ago, my road bike was stolen when I accidentally left our garage door open overnight. My wife stopped by Kokopelli Bike and Board to see if they had a serial number to add ...

DATE: Apr 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Thank You Letters

We’ll miss Isabella Sharpensteen at the library

Isabella Sharpensteen is leaving the Cortez Public Library as an employee and former director of the library. I am not alone in saying how sorry I am that she is leaving and how much all he...

DATE: Mar 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Thank You Letters

Southwest Memorial gets badge of approval

Recently I had to spend a few hours in the Emergency Department of Southwest Memorial Hospital. The doctor and nurses were very helpful and knew what had to be done. I am so appreciative th...

DATE: Mar 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Thank You Letters

Thank you, Terry McCabe

Thank you to Terri McCabe, chair of the Parade of Lights Committee, Board of Realtors. I want to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to all Realtors for the honor of voting me the 202...

DATE: Dec 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Thank You Letters

Thank you, Dove Creek community

We would like to thank the community of Dove Creek, Colorado, for all its support after the passing of Virginia Marie Ortega. Thanks to the Dove Creek Community Center for putting on the di...

DATE: Nov 30, 2023 | CATEGORY: Thank You Letters

Thank you Montezuma Cortez Middle School

Kudos to all the students at Montezuma Cortez Middle School who were involved in the recent production of the musical, ‘Footloose’. I was privileged to see the matinee performance on Nov. 4 ...

DATE: Nov 18, 2023 | CATEGORY: Thank You Letters

Bluejays won their Homecoming game, 48-0, on Friday

Gavin Frost, Frankey Montoya, Zye Kuenzler and Vince Lopez all took part in the 3A Region 1 golf tournament on Monday at Conquistador Golf Course

Bluejays win 48-0 on Thursday night

About 1,000 sheep move along down Buck Highway during the annual event on Saturday

Photos: 250 people march in Farmington to honor Navajos killed in Chokecherry MassacreMore than 250 people marched Saturday morning in downtown Farmington to commemorate the 50 years since the brutal slayings of three Navajo men by three white teenage boys. The march was followed by a ceremony honoring the families of the victims at the Totah Theater.

More than 250 people marched Saturday morning in downtown Farmington to commemorate the 50 years sin...

Airplane crashes southwest of Chimney Rock National Monument; one injuredPlane took off from Animas Air Park in Durango

A small plane crashed Tuesday afternoon about 5 miles southwest of Chimney Rock National Monument, the Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.A pilot and a passenger safely evacuated the aircraft and were able to walk to a nearby house for assistance, the Sheriff’s Office said. One of the occupants needed medical assistance, according to a news release issued by the Southern Ute Indian Tribe.The crash was reported at 12:03 p.m. on private property near Colorado Highway 151 and Forest Service Road 613 in southwest Archuleta County.The cause of the crash remained under investigation as of Tuesday evening.Photos of the downed plane show relatively minor damage. The nose of the plane is buried in a hillside and the right wing is heavily damaged. The tail number traces back to Gregg Flying Service in Durango.

Flight-tracking software showed the airplane taking off about 10:15 a.m. from Animas Air Park but showing no arrival time at a final destination airport.The plane traveled southeast past Durango-La Plata County Airport and dipped into New Mexico for a bit before heading north over Navajo Reservoir. The plane then made a U-turn near Chimney Rock National Monument before flying south again along Highway 151. The flight path abruptly ends near Sheep Canyon and the Piedra River.

The aircraft is listed as a 1978 Cessna 172N fixed-wing, single-engine plane with four seats, according to an FAA registry. A man who answered the phone at Gregg Flying Service said one occupant suffered injuries, including a possible broken arm and leg.When asked if the plane was associated with Gregg Flying Service, the man hung up the phone. When a reporter called back, the phone was hung up again.shane@durangoherald.com

Plane took off from Animas Air Park in Durango