Email: news@the-journal.com

Phone Number: (970) 564-6030

Southwest Colorado Little League intermediate team hosts state tournament

For a group of all-stars in the Southwest Colorado Little League’s intermediate division, last weekend presented a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to compete for a state championship in front of...

DATE: July 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: More Sports

Police Blotter

Wednesday, July 11 10:16 a.m. : A man was arrested at Montezuma County Combined Courts, 865 N. Park St., on a misdemeanor warrant. 11:52 a.m. : Police responded to a report of theft in the 100...

DATE: July 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: For the record

Fire forces early closure at Wetherill Mesa in Mesa Verde National Park

Wetherill Mesa, on the west side of Mesa Verde National Park, closed early Wednesday after a small wildfire. Cristy Brown, the park’s public information officer, said in a news release Wednesday...

DATE: July 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Potter, painter headed to Artisans of Mancos

The Artisans of Mancos will host artist Ann Sciba, whose pottery adds a new creative expression the group of artists. An opening reception for Sciba will be held as part of Mancos Days on Saturday,...

DATE: July 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Reservoir fishing abounds in Southwest Colorado

Durango resident Samantha Brow is an avid high-country creek angler, but she tried her skills at Groundhog Reservoir in western Colorado on July 1 and was happy that she did. “We paddled onto the...

DATE: July 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Annual yoga festival, classes set to start in Telluride

The 11th annual Telluride Yoga Festival will take place July 19-22. The event features 40 world-renowned presenters, 140 yoga classes, conscious music, dynamic speakers, cooking and wellness...

DATE: July 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

MECC, city sponsors host school supplies bash

The Montelores Early Childhood Council and city of Cortez, Cortez Retail Enhancement Association and Cortez Public Library will sponsor a Back to School Bash at the Third Thursday Market on Aug....

DATE: July 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Local swimmers win at Western Slope meet

Competing in the Western Slope Championships, which featured 20 teams and some of the top swimmers in Colorado, several local swimmers stood out. Among the most successful swimmers at the three-day...

DATE: July 16, 2018 | CATEGORY: Sports

Flood advisory issued for Cortez area, parts of Montezuma County

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a flood advisory for urban areas and small streams in central Montezuma County in Southwest Colorado until 8:15 p.m. Monday. At 5:10 p.m.,...

DATE: July 16, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Spanglers dominate slick track at Fairgrounds Speedway

For as long as the dirt track at Fairgrounds Speedway has been existence, it has been known as one of the slickest and most challenging in the country. Drivers who have raced it rave about the...

DATE: July 16, 2018 | CATEGORY: More Sports

Southwest Medical Group added to antibiotic honor roll

The clinics of Southwest Medical Group were recently recognized as Antibiotic Stewardship Champions, according to a news release from Southwest Health System spokeswoman Haley Saunders. Marc Meyer,...

DATE: July 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Monsoons might have arrived in Southwest Colorado

The precipitation Southwest Colorado has received over the past several days might indicated the beginning of the monsoons. Moisture from the south has slowly been moving north. Parts of Arizona...

DATE: July 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Back to Staff page

click here to add your event
Area Events
Directory Plus

Search Directory Plus

Find:
Where: