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...

Forest Service warns of damaged trails in San Juan National Forest

The Journal High levels of water runoff continue to impact roads and trails in the San Juan National Forest. Visitors should anticipate encountering washouts, debris piles and oth...

Car Seats Colorado offers tips for summer travelers

The Journal The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that only 1 in 4 children is properly secured when riding in a vehicle, putting the majority at severe risk in...

Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers tips about being bear aware

Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds people about the importance of being aware of how to discourage human-bear encounters and avoid potential issues when heading out outside. Campi...

Vectra Bank Colorado donates funds toward rescue SKED

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

Mark and Jeanette Allen celebrate 30th anniversary

The Journal Mark and Jeanette Allen celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on June 10. They were married in 1989 in Parker, Arizona, where they met as teachers. They celebrated...

For Pet’s Sake announces membership drive

The Journal For Pets’ Sake Humane Society’s 2019-20 Membership Drive is underway and the dogs and cats of Montezuma and Dolores counties need the community’s help. The Humane Soci...

Library announces June events

The Journal Internationally renowned Montessori and early-childhood education teacher and musician Frank Leto will perform at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. ...

Montezuma County announces Farm Service Agency Committee Election

The Journal Farm Service Agency county committees are a critical component of the day-to-day operations of organization. Farmers and ranchers who are elected use their judgment an...

Rocky Mountain Health Foundation awards grants to local organizations

Thirty Western Slope nonprofit organizations received a total of $468,300 for the first cycle of 2019 grant awards from Rocky Mountain Health Foundation. Local recipients include...

El Pomar Foundation approves $98,000 to nonprofits in the Southwest region

The Journal El Pomar Trustees approved $98,000 to be distributed to 13 nonprofit organizations in the Southwest Colorado region at the Foundation’s May Trustees meeting. ...