Republican George Brauchler, a district attorney and military man, is running for Colorado governor. He visited Cortez on Monday to pitch his experience and plans to the Montezuma County...

Mike Johnston , a Democrat running for Colorado governor, on Monday addressed local issues such as education funding, renewable energy and water rights during a campaign stop in Cortez. Johnston...

Journal Staff Writer A summer program for Native American youths will be offered July 10-14 from 9 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. at the Towaoc education building. The camp is free and open to children 8-14...

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has decided against fining a Wyoming uranium mine that spilled radioactive waste on U.S. Highway 191 south of Blanding, Utah, last year. In a June 29 letter to...

The driver of a one-vehicle crash that sent five people to the hospital on July 4 has been charged with drunken driving and other offenses by the Colorado State Patrol. According to an accident...

Three wildfires continue to burn in Montezuma and Dolores counties, but one has been fully contained contained. Patrick Seekins, a fire management officer for the Bureau of Land Management and...

A suspect involved in a shootout with two Montezuma County sheriff deputies was killed Tuesday evening at a residence west of Pleasant View, according to Sheriff Steve Nowlin. Tyrone Orvy Peabody,...

The Rico Fourth of July celebration again lived up to its legendary reputation, providing a balance of family entertainment and Wild West craziness. The mountain town of 200 year-round residents...

After a brief closure, Dolores’ most scenic restaurant and bar has reopened under new management. The mother-son team of Stacey Pearson and Cody Bracken has opened up the Dolores Tavern at 1319...

The 100 Club of Montezuma County is holding a barn dance to raise funds for the families of first responders who die in the line of duty.The 21-and-up event will take place at the Montezuma County...

Dry lightning on Sunday likely started three wildfires in Montezuma County and Dolores Counties, according to county and federal officials. Montezuma County Sheriff Steve Nowlin said a blaze north...