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Colorado’s license plates could revert to their old color scheme

Try not to drive yourself crazy: Colorado could revert to its old license plate color scheme as soon as 2021. A draft bill at the state Capitol would return the state’s stock plates to the dark...

DATE: Nov. 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dragonfly Preschool schedules open house

The newly formed Mancos Valley Dragonfly Preschool is up and running, and families are invited to an open house at the site in a few weeks. The preschool broke ground in April last year to meet the...

DATE: Nov. 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos considers setting decibel level in town

Mancos is working to set decibel levels to regulate noise in the town. Town Administrator Heather Alvarez said the previous code is “vague and subjective” and that their insurance provider CIRSA...

DATE: Nov. 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Eleven candidates seek planning appointment

Eleven candidates submitted applications for two open seats on the Montezuma County Planning and Zoning Board. The candidates are Janine Denney, Haley Leonard Saunders, Mindy Nelsen, Neal...

DATE: Nov. 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Holiday snow headed to Four Corners

That holiday feel is likely to be in the air for Thanksgiving week as two snowstorms are expected to move through the Four Corners. A winter weather advisory is in effect from 8 p.m. Monday to 5...

DATE: Nov. 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Couple suspected of thefts in Durango arrested after chase

It took a group effort, but an Albuquerque couple wanted for theft in Durango, among other jurisdictions, were caught and arrested last week in Cortez. According to the Durango Police Department,...

DATE: Nov. 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bridging a racial divide in Cortez schools

Overall test scores appear to be rising for Native American and non-Native students in Montezuma-Cortez schools, but work still remains to close gaps in performance and disciplinary action....

DATE: Nov. 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Kinder Morgan wells approved near Lewis

Kinder Morgan heard neighborhood concerns about two new carbon dioxide wells west of Lewis that were approved for drilling by Montezuma County commissioners Nov. 5. The GP28 and GP30 well projects...

DATE: Nov. 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lieutenant governor attends mental health listening session

A wide range of stakeholders gathered at the Montezuma-Cortez High School library late Friday afternoon to talk about mental health needs. The event was hosted by the Keystone Policy Center’s...

DATE: Nov. 23, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rodriguez a rock of inspiration

One attending the CHSAA State Volleyball Championships last week probably couldn’t find a more inspiring story, in any classification, than that of the Dolores middle hitter wearing No. 8 on her...

DATE: Nov. 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Purgatory Resort delays opening for lack of snow

Purgatory Resort has pushed back its Saturday opening for lack of snow. Resort officials announced Thursday they now plan to open the ski area Wednesday, a day before Thanksgiving. According to a...

DATE: Nov. 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

October restaurant inspections: Burger King, Hong Kong need work

The Journal publishes local restaurant inspection reports provided monthly by the Montezuma County Health Department. Unannounced inspections are conducted for restaurants, school, hospital and...

DATE: Nov. 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

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