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Email: ealvero@the-journal.com

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Fishing derby comes to town

A fishing extravaganza took place Saturday evening at Parque de Vida as anglers of all ages turned out to catch the 150-plus rainbow trout dumped into the pond earlier that day. It was the 10th...

DATE: June 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo comes to town

Bull riding, mutton bustin’, and more are coming to the Montezuma County Fairgrounds this weekend for the annual Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo. This is the rodeo’s 89th year, and it will take over the...

DATE: June 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos Days queen announced

Approaching summer means that Mancos Days is drawing nearer. And in preparation for the annual celebration, the Montezuma County Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 5231 has selected Roma Ewing...

DATE: June 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

David ‘Chethlahe’ Paladin: Painting the Dream

Kilgore American Indian Art will soon feature an exhibit focusing on the wide-ranging life and artwork of David “Chethlahe” Paladin. Paladin’s work was selected because of his influential role in...

DATE: June 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tour of Honor comes to Mancos

Mancos’ Cedar Grove Cemetery has been selected as one of the spots on the Tour of Honor, a cross-country motorcycle tour commemorating veterans memorials. Bikers take part in the tour from April...

DATE: June 4, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores River Festival brings a crowd

Bands, food vendors, and river enthusiasts flocked to Joe Rowell Park for the Dolores River Festival. The festival, held Saturday, June 1, is sponsored by Greater Dolores Action, and raises money...

DATE: June 4, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez woman collecting baseball caps for immigrants

A Cortez woman is seeking baseball caps to support immigrants arriving in the city of Deming, New Mexico. In May, Deming declared a state of emergency after the U.S. Border Patrol released a high...

DATE: June 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Eighth graders find local Civil War connections

A few weeks ago, Bobby Sitton’s eighth grade class brought the Civil War to Cortez, both in the classroom and at the local cemetery. It’s an annual tradition for Sitton, a world studies teacher at...

DATE: May 31, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Open School graduates 20 students

In a ceremony that celebrated diversity and highlighted students’ life paths, 20 students at Southwest Open School received diplomas Wednesday evening. The commencement ceremony was held outdoors...

DATE: May 31, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Council approves conditional use permit for Calkins development

The Cortez City Council unanimously approved a conditional use permit that would allow for multifamily development at the old Calkins Building. The Housing Authority of Montezuma County is looking...

DATE: May 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Grand Summer Nights back in town

Warmer weather and longer days have arrived, which means it’s time for a Mancos tradition: Grand Summer Nights. The festivities are sponsored by the Mancos Creative District, and take over downtown...

DATE: May 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Animal shelter, golf course getting solar panels

The Cortez City Council recently approved new lease purchase agreements with Shaw Solar to install solar panels at the city’s animal shelter and golf course maintenance building. The agreements...

DATE: May 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

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