Boyle Park weed abatement planned for Oct. 1

Boyle Park will be closed Tuesday, Oct. 1, for fertilization and weed abatement. The town of Mancos has contracted with lawn care specialists Advantage K-Lawn for the work. Accord...

For Pets’ Sake Humane Society to host fall yard sale

The Journal For Pets’ Sake Humane Society will hold a special fall flash yard sale fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 10-12 at the Housing Authority Warehouse, 25 E. Second St....

Wednesday Activities Club events announced

The Journal Wednesday Activities Club meets from 2:30 to 4 p.m. every Wednesday at Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. This is a free program for students ages eight to 12. ...

Cortez library announces October Storytimes

The Journal The Raising Readers Storytime program is 10:30 a.m. every Thursday at Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. A craft session is at 11:15 a.m. Storytime also...

Denkai Animal Sanctuary to host silent auction

The Journal KRTZ 98.7 FM and Denkai Animal Sanctuary will team up for a silent auction from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Denkai Store, 209 West Main St. This radio ...

Farmington chamber holds chile challenge

The Farmington Chamber of Commerce will hold a “Chile in October Challenge” fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 5 in Berg Park along the Animas River. The event will attempt to...

Sage Hen and Rico area trails to host open house

The Journal The San Juan National Forest, Dolores Ranger District will hold an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Dolores Public Lands Office. The public is inv...

Mesa Verde National Park to host star party

The Journal Join local and park astronomers for the annual Star Party in Mesa Verde National Park from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Morefield Campground Amphitheater, 4 miles i...

BLM seeks input about roads, trails, access on public land

The Journal The Bureau of Land Management Tres Rios Field Office released an analysis of a proposed plan to designate and manage roads and trails on about 100,000 acres of BLM-man...

Library to launch Four Corners/One Book program

The Journal The Cortez Public Library will host the Four Corners/One Book launch event and author visit beginning at 5:30 p.m. Friday at the library in the lawn under the willow, ...

Free yard waste drop-off in Mancos

The Journal Mancos residents are invited to bring their yard waste to a free drop-off event Saturday morning. The drop-off will be held along County Road 39 North, abou...

Daughters of the American Revolution celebrate Constitution Week

In celebration of the 232rd birthday of the U.S. Constitution, Mayor Karen Sheek proclaimed the week of Sept. 17 to 23 as Constitution Week. Daughters of the American Revolution,...