Competing against Colorado’s top amateur swimmers at the Colorado Senior Long Course State Championships in Denver, July 21-23, athletes from the Cortez Leopard Sharks and the Mesa Verde Aquatics...

Long before Eli Tomac became one of Motocross’s most recognizable stars, he spent his days training in the Cortez area and competing in events around the country. Now, more than a decade later, two...

Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers free park entrance to active-duty military and veterans throughout August. “We are very appreciative of Colorado’s military community and encourage them to take...

The Montezuma County landfill is pursuing a plan to redesign the landfill to extend its lifetime from 40 more years to 60 more years. Manager Shak Powers received permission from the county...

For the last 27 years, award-winning Journal photographer Sam Green has been the eyes of Montezuma County, documenting everything picture-worthy — from county fairs, schools, nature and sporting...

An arroyo and small stream flood advisory remains in effect until 10 p.m. Tuesday for northwestern Dolores, northwestern San Miguel and northwestern Montezuma counties. Heavy rain due to...

Dolores State Bank recently donated $1,500 to the Mancos community in response to the Western Excelsior mill fire. At the beginning of July, the bank gave checks for $500 each to the Mancos Fire...

Five Branches Camper Park at Vallecito Lake plans to host Wolfwood Refuge on Aug. 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch will be served at noon, followed by an educational talk at 1 p.m. The event is free,...

Artisans of Mancos will be open 8 a.m.–7 p.m. on Saturday to honor and celebrate “Those Who Serve” during Mancos Days on July 28-30. Refreshments will be served starting at 2 p.m. The parade begins...

Sporting chiseled arms, powerful legs and a 6-foot-8-inch frame, Kirk Archibeque certainly fits the profile of a professional basketball player. What stood out during Archibeque’s four-day...

After making a 1,000-mile drive to Seguin, Texas, an all-star team made up of players from the Four Corners took on July 22 for games against state champion teams from New Mexico and Louisiana. The...