Local student named to president’s list at Gonzaga University

The Journal Caleb Yoder of Mancos has earned placement on the Gonzaga University president’s list for the spring semester. Students must earn a 3.85 to 4.0 grade-point ...

Garbage will be picked up July 4 in Cortez

The Journal The city of Cortez has announced that the city refuse crew will work on Independence Day and trash pickup will occur on the regular schedule. Put out trash the night b...

For Pet’s Sake to host Pennies for Pets fundraiser

The Journal For Pets’ Sake Humane Society is seeking help from the community for their Pennies For Pets fundraiser from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. July 6 at the Cortez Farmers Market...

CDOT seeks comments on traffic problems

The Journal The Colorado Department of Transportation is seeking comments from the public about traffic problems and issues. Comments can be submitted online and at pub...

Prescribed burn planned for Lake Canyon area

The Journal The Dolores Ranger District plans to burn about 2,700 acres in the Lake Canyon area about 10 miles east of Dove Creek in Dolores County. Operations are planned to begi...

Towaoc youths attend leadership conference

The Journal Youths from Towaoc and White Mesa, Utah, recently attended the Tri-Ute Youth Leadership Conference at the University of Utah to work in leadership skills and education...

Consumer agency offers summer safety tips

The Journal The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission offers consumers tips on how to stay safe. Pool safety: Drowning remains the leading cause of unintentional deat...

Vectra Bank donates Sked to mounted patrol

The Journal On June 6, Vectra Bank Colorado, at 350 W. Montezuma Ave., donated a check for $330 to assist the Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Patrol in purchasing a resc...

Statewide seat belt enforcement begins

The Journal Click It or Ticket has returned for an enforcement period targeting rural areas of Colorado beginning now through July 21. Fines for not buckling up start a...

Tessa Lightfoot graduates from Colorado College

The Journal Tessa Lightfoot of Mancos graduated cum laude from Colorado College with a bachelor’s degree in Organismal Biology and Ecology. Lightfoot is a graduate of Loomis Cha...

Local student graduates from California State University

The Journal Ian Foster graduated cum laude from California State University’s Maritime Academy with a bachelor’s degree in marine engineering technologies. Foster also ...

Dove Creek Community Center to host special event

The Journal The Dove Creek Community Center will host a special event, “Stand For the Flag, Kneel At The Cross,” at 6 p.m. July 6 at Dove Creek Community Center, 495 W Fourth St.,...