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Archaeology conference coming to Elks Lodge Sept. 22

Hisatsinom, the local chapter of the Colorado Archaeological Society, is hosting the society’s annual conference in Cortez. Presentations will be made on various topics relevant to archaeology in...

DATE: Sept. 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Suspects in Cortez-area pot raid appear in court

Eight Chinese-speaking defendants arrested Aug. 28 for allegedly cultivating marijuana illegally at several properties in Montezuma County appeared Wednesday before County Court Judge JenniLynn...

DATE: Sept. 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos excelsior mill to start up again

The aspen lumber mill in Mancos is being reborn after a massive fire destroyed it in 2017. After months of negotiations, David Sitton purchased the 35-acre mill site from former operator Western...

DATE: Sept. 4, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Community mourns Fraley, remembers his legacy

David Fraley, a well-known local businessman with a sense of civic duty and love of archaeology, died Friday. He was 63. According to his obituary , Fraley was born April 2, 1955, in Abilene,...

DATE: Sept. 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Memorial has plan to recover financial health

Southwest Memorial Hospital is struggling financially, but a robust recovery plan has been implemented to right the ship, top managers told a crowd of 50 concerned citizens and staff at a recent...

DATE: Sept. 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ute Mountain Ute policymaker leaves state office

Ernest House Jr. has resigned his position as executive director of the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs to take a job with the Keystone Policy Center. House is the first Ute Mountain Ute...

DATE: Sept. 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Four candidates for county commission present views

More than 300 citizens filled the Sale Barn arena Tuesday to hear views from four candidates seeking election for Montezuma County commissioner seat representing District 1. In a rural setting,...

DATE: Aug. 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores-Norwood Road chip seal gets funding

Increased traffic on the Dolores-Norwood Road has prompted the San Juan National Forest to add 4 miles of chip-seal surface. Dolores District Ranger Derek Padilla announced this month that $502,696...

DATE: Aug. 29, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Report released on horse accident; relatives disagree

A Montezuma County mounted patrol horse who kicked and injured two children during Escalante Days was startled by the kids’ roughhousing, which included being struck by a plastic hammer, according...

DATE: Aug. 29, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores quilt show raises money for charity

A kaleidoscope of color and design was on display at the Dolores Mountain Quilt Show on Friday and Saturday. The show at the Dolores Community Center featured 168 entries, and 905 people attended...

DATE: Aug. 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Repairs force drainage of Groundhog Reservoir; no bag limit on fish

Malfunctioning dam equipment discovered this week at Groundhog Reservoir has forced Montezuma Valley Irrigation Co. to drain the lake to make repairs, officials report. As a result, Colorado Parks...

DATE: Aug. 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

July inspections: Stonefish Sushi, Loungin’ Lizard, Stateline Bar ...

The Journal publishes local restaurant inspection reports provided monthly by the Montezuma County Health Department. Inspections of all retail food facilities are done yearly, and in some cases...

DATE: Aug. 25, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

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