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.,...

Secretary of state seeks comments on proposed changes to election rules

Secretary Griswold is considering amendments to Colorado’s Rules Concerning Elections. The amendments are intended to improve the administration and enforcement of Colorado electi...

Agencies launch railroad safety campaign

The Colorado Department of Transportation, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and other partners are launching a new railroad crossing safety campaign, “Stop. Trains Can’t” t...

Forest Service announces temporary closure of Calico Trail

The Journal Forest officials have re-issued a trail closure along the northern four miles of the Calico Trail for a fourth year. The closed section begins at the point where it in...

Mancos United Methodist Church to host verbena

The Journal Rosa Sabido, who has been living in sanctuary at the Mancos United Methodist Church in Mancos since June 2, 2017, will mark her second year in sanctuary by holding a v...

Skate 4 Life

Annual skateboarding competition aims to raise suicide awareness

Forest Service seeks comments on vegetation management project

The Journal The Dolores Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest seeks public comment on a revised draft environmental assessment for the Lone Pine vegetation management pr...

Hampstead Stage to visit library

It’s all about “A Universe of Stories” this summer at the Cortez Public Library. Hampstead Stage will present at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Soa...

Public can now view radar from temporary station on Missionary Ridge

Unit to help monitor incoming weather in La Plata County

Local students earn degrees from University of Northern Colorado

The Journal The following student from Cortez was among those who received degrees from the University of Northern Colorado during spring 2019 commencement ceremonies May 3-4. ...

CDOT Summer Blitz DUI enforcement period to start Friday

The Journal Most fatal crashes in Colorado occur during the three-month span between Memorial Day and Labor Day, and the Colorado Department of Transportation will join forces wit...