Local dancers perform at the Pepsi Center

The Montezuma-Cortez and Dolores high school dance squads teamed up last weekend for a big-time experience. With an opportunity made available by the National Dance Alliance, Krystle Hager and...

DATE: Jan. 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Dolores chamber reaches out to ‘tri-city’ businesses

The Dolores Chamber of Commerce is branching out as part of a wider vision to promote the region. Director Rocky Moss is collaborating with the Cortez and Mancos chambers as part of a “tri-city...

DATE: Jan. 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fear of invasive mussel spreads to two Cortez-area reservoirs

Managers of Groundhog and Narraguinnep reservoirs are considering controlling boat access to prevent contamination of the troublesome quagga and zebra mussels. The lakes are owned by the Montezuma...

DATE: Jan. 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Victim in fatal Rico home explosion is identified

A home explosion Monday in Rico killed a resident inside, according to fire officials.The explosion occurred about 4:30 p.m. on 340 N. Piedmont St., at the north end of town, said Dolores Fire...

DATE: Jan. 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Unusually heavy snowfall scrambles local, state crews

Cortez is digging out after storms dumped more than a foot of snow on the area earlier this week. About 25.5 inches of snow has fallen so far this month, and the normal for January is 9 inches,...

DATE: Jan. 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Phil and Mary Kemp talk African animals at Dolores library

The second event in the Dolores Public Library’s “Winter Tales” lecture series took attendees on a virtual safari to southern Africa. A large crowd packed into the library Thursday night, despite...

DATE: Jan. 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wrestlers build résumés

The Montezuma-Cortez and Dove Creek wrestling teams got their money’s worth last weekend, with each taking on top-tier talent. The Panthers started their weekend on Friday with a dual in Alamosa...

DATE: Jan. 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Photo: Bringing history to life

DATE: Jan. 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Galloping Goose gearing up for winter trips

For the first time in more than 60 years, the Galloping Goose No. 5 will make a winter-time excursion.Managers of the restored rail bus have partnered with the Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge...

DATE: Jan. 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores River Basin analyzed for fire risk

Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service specialists recommend mitigation measures to counter the risk of fire in the Dolores River Basin, including Dolores and West Fork. “We’ve mapped...

DATE: Jan. 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Winter discovery walk scheduled for Boggy Draw

The Journal Look for tracks. Smell a tree. Listen for birds. Feel the snow and maybe even taste the coldest of the seasons. The San Juan Mountains Association hosts a winter walk in the woods at...

DATE: Jan. 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lecture series opens with history of Galloping Goose, railroad

The Journal The Life-long Learning Lecture Series at Fort Lewis College presents “The Rio Grande Southern Railroad: A Short, Eventful History” on Thursday, Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. This free lecture will...

DATE: Jan. 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

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