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Email: ealvero@the-journal.com

Phone Number: (970) 564-6029

Woman arrested on suspicion of homicide west of Mancos

The Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman suspected in an alleged homicide west of Mancos two weeks ago. On July 4, a 60-year-old Arizona man was found dead at 7850 Road 37 west of...

DATE: July 16, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos Town Board continues encroachment permit talks

The Mancos Town Board continued its discussions on encroachment permits and looked over a draft ordinance at its meeting last week. Encroachment permits are issued by the town to allow another...

DATE: July 16, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

New park construction underway on north side of Mancos

Mancos will soon have a new park on the north side of town. The park will be in the Creekside subdivision at the northwest corner of Angel Way and North Willow Street. It includes a playground...

DATE: July 16, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos residents invited to meetings on land use code

Mancos residents are invited to share their opinion of the final draft of the town’s land use code update. The town has been updating its code, a set of rules that regulate property development by...

DATE: July 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Reckless Kelly heads to Cortez for Montezuma County Fair

A country rock band will headline this year’s Montezuma County Fair. Austin-based Reckless Kelly will take the stage Friday, July 26, at the fairgrounds, preceding the weeklong event. Their music...

DATE: July 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez council considers regulations for marijuana businesses

The city of Cortez is considering an ordinance to allow businesses to produce and sell edible marijuana products. The issue arose at a recent City Council work session after Oliver Scott-Tomlin,...

DATE: July 12, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cowbelles award scholarships to Dolores High grads

Two Dolores High School grads were awarded scholarships by the Southwestern Cowbelles this year. Every year, the Cowbelles give out two $1,000 scholarships to local seniors who choose to pursue...

DATE: July 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Preventing child abuse in the classroom

Child abuse most often occurs in the home, and 90% of all child abuse victims know the perpetrator in some way, according to the National Association of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse. That same...

DATE: July 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fenceline acquires Guy Drew Vineyards

Fenceline Cider is making moves in the wine business. The cidery in Mancos has purchased all winemaking equipment from Guy Drew Vineyards, whose owner will be joining the Fenceline team as...

DATE: July 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

A burro festival sprouts in Mancos

Mancos will be taking part in a proud Colorado tradition at its upcoming Grand Summer Nights event – a Burrofest. The July 20 festival will feature a wide range of burro-centric activities,...

DATE: July 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Roland R. Schneider Scholarship grant scholarships

This year, 11 Montezuma-Cortez High School graduates were awarded the Roland R. Schneider Scholarship. The scholarship is managed by local nonprofit Onward! A Legacy Foundation. The students will...

DATE: July 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Aid to ICE, use of lights discussed in town hall with Marshal’s Office

Law officers’ use of emergency lights and their cooperation with federal immigration officials were debated at a crowded town hall hosted by the Mancos Marshal’s Office last week. The July 2...

DATE: July 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

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