In response to President Barack Obama’s urging to expand opportunities for young people during the summer while connecting them with the outdoors, the Southwest Conservation Corps and Dolores River...

A Dolores man accused of causing the death of his infant daughter has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs, violation of bond conditions, lane usage violations and...

Cade VanSoelen, a Ute Mountain Rodeo team member, qualified for the Junior High National Finals Rodeo in Gallup, N.M.The rodeo will be held June 24-30. VanSoelen will represent the Colorado rodeo...

After leaving the Cortez Walmart, a Durango man’s good intentions were rewarded with violence.Two men are now being held in La Plata County Detention Center in Durango on charges of aggravated...

As the harsh winds departed Saturday, fire crews were able to maKe major headway in containing a wildfire in Montrose County.According to a Bureau of Land Management news release, the Sunrise Mine...

Eli Tomac opened the outdoor motocross season in the top five last Saturday.The Cortez native was back at the Hangtown Motocross Classic where he made history two years ago by winning his...

Montezuma-Cortez High School had two baseball players named All-Southwestern League.Senior Devin Fox (shortstop/pitcher) and junior Gerardo Martinez (first baseman/pitcher) were placed on the...

The Cortez Journal’s annual Southwest Colorado Visitor Guide is out and in today’s newspaper.The guide gives readers a look at the region, its communities, attractions, restaurants, lodging...

The San Juan Basin League coaches named their 2012 All-Conference teams.Dove Creek junior slugger Klancey Krafka was named the league’s Most Valuable Player, while the first baseman also made the...