The Journal accepted a long letter from a representative from Ault, Colorado, in Weld County of an organization called “Safe and Healthy Colorado” (Journal, Dec. 31). The arguments used by this organi...

Organic. Grass fed. Ethically raised. Ethically processed. Low carbon footprint. Locally sourced. These are all buzzwords a growing, health-conscious population wants to see on the meat they eat. In L...

About 86 years ago, about 200 men worked in a soil conservation camp just north of Cortez. They built fences, stabilized stream banks, constructed check dams, improved pastures, planted trees and even...

Many residents are sure to be familiar with the lack of a general shuttle service to and from Durango-La Plata County Airport. Some tourists might find out the hard way. Save for the Doubletree Hotel’...

The Durango Mall and the Kensington Development Group have dissolved a purchase and sale agreement that would have brought a “national organic grocery store” and 230 to 270 rental apartments to the pr...

Eli Tomac of Cortez silenced doubts about his age and new team by dominating the opening race Saturday in the 2026 Supercross season after joining the Red Bull KTM Racing team. The win at Angel Stadiu...

The Cortez Public Library will host a free author panel featuring three nationally recognized writers from Southwest Colorado on Tuesday, Jan. 27, from 5 to 6 p.m., including one from Cortez and one f...

The Gable House Bed and Breakfast Inn is flirting with the makings of a tradition as it gears up to host its third consecutive immersive murder mystery on inn grounds. This year’s mystery, called Sha...

Shane Prentice, a rancher and local pastor, announced his candidacy for the Montezuma County Commission, becoming the sixth candidate in the race for next fall’s open seat. “I want to maintain the fre...

The city of Cortez is seeking applicants for the airport director position at Cortez Municipal Airport to replace Jeremy Patton. Patton is leaving in March to take a management position at Four Corner...