Mancos library hosts WWII decoder

The Mancos Public Library will host a tea meet-and-greet this Sunday with a local piece of history. Fran Pearlmutter served in World War II as a decoder. A graduate of Boston Univ...

Retired CSU Extension Director Dan Fernandez named Economic Development Leader of the Year

The Journal Dan Fernandez, Dolores County resident and retired CSU Extension Agent, has been awarded the Ed Morlan Economic Development Leader of the Year by the Region 9 Economic...

The Young Irelanders to perform in Cortez

The Journal SouthWest Colorado Concerts will present the Young Irelanders in concert at 7 p.m. Feb. 25 in the Montezuma-Cortez High School auditorium, 418 S. Sligo St. ...

Cortez Cultural Center to reopen with new events

The Journal The Cortez Cultural Center will reopen to the public Tuesday after its winter hiatus. The center will host a new art exhibit and a happy hour in February. A...

Montezuma Land Conservancy awarded grant to study irrigation efficiency

The Journal The Southwest Basin Round Table approved funding to Montezuma Land Conservancy for a two-year grant totaling $24,192 for a research project at Fozzie’s Farm. The proje...

CSU extension to host ag outlook and strategy forum

The Journal Colorado State University Extension will host an ag outlook and strategy forum from 8 a.m. to noon Feb. 11 at Lewis Arriola Community Center, 21203 Road S. ...

Caleb Armand Yoder named to president’s list at Gonzaga University

The Journal Caleb Armand Yoder has been named to president’s list at Gonzaga University. Students must earn a 3.85 to 4.0 grade-point average to be listed. ...

Keith earns play therapy credential

The Journal Lottie Keith of Cortez recently earned the registered play therapist credential conferred by the Association for Play Therapy. Keith is a licensed professional counsel...

Delaney Maness inducted into Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

The Journal Delaney Maness of Cortez was inducted into the Omicron Beta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Mesa Community College Jan. 27. Delaney Maness, majoring in pre-nu...

Southwest Conservation Corps hiring local students

The Journal Southwest Conservation Corps is hiring local high school students ages 14 to 18 for paid, outdoor summer opportunities. SCC has more than 60 positions available in the...

Mancos students display work at Canyons of the Ancients

On Tuesday, Mancos students will be showcasing some project-based learning at the Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum. The work displayed is the result of a collabor...

Ballantine Family Fund awards $310,000 in grants in Southwest Colorado

The Journal In 2019, the Trustees of the Ballantine Family Fund awarded $245,623 in grants to 121 nonprofit organizations in Southwest Colorado. The average grant size was $2,030....