San Juan Forest plans to close gates in Dolores, Mancos areas

The Journal The San Juan National Forest announced Tuesday that with snowfall in the forecast, the forest will close some gates soon in the Dolores District, including the Boggy Draw, Haycamp Mesa,...

DATE: Jan. 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Three fire departments respond to Mancos blaze

A house fire on County Road 32 in Mancos is still under investigation. According to Shawn Bittle, assistant fire chief of the Cortez Fire Protection District, the point of origin was the kitchen,...

DATE: Jan. 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos Public Library will host a free government course

Starting Wednesday evening, the Mancos Public Library will host a free four-part class on American government and civics. “American Government Primer,” taught by Crested Butte attorney Sarah...

DATE: Jan. 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos approves marijuana shop, gravel at RV park

The Mancos Board of Trustees on Wednesday approved gravel pads for an RV park and the town’s third marijuana shop. Developer Dugan McDonald proposed changes and an extension for the construction of...

DATE: Dec. 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

2017: Mancos rises from ashes, ends year with a celebration

This was a year of beginnings, growth and camaraderie in Mancos. The biggest story of the year was the Western Excelsior Plant fire, which left hundreds without jobs. However, alongside tragedy,...

DATE: Dec. 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos church honors Sabido, Vizguerra during Las Posadas

The United Methodist Church on Saturday hosted Las Posadas, a Mexican Christmas tradition that re-enacts Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter before the birth of Jesus. Jeanette Vizguerra, an...

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

Lady Bobcats overwhelm Mancos by 57 at home

The Ignacio Lady Bobcats defeated the Mancos Lady Jays on Tuesday after igniting a 34-0 run that began midway through the first quarter and didn’t end until Mancos’ Isis Jaime hit a three-pointer...

DATE: Dec. 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Girl’s ear severed by dog bite at home outside Mancos

A couple’s pit bull on Saturday bit a child at a residence outside Mancos, amputating her ear, according to the Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office. Emergency personnel were treating the girl when...

DATE: Dec. 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos School Board discusses whether staff should be armed

The topic on everyone’s mind at the monthly Mancos School Board meeting was school safety. Board treasurer Tim Hunter brought up the question of arming school staff early in the meeting, leading...

DATE: Dec. 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos Creative District looks back on first full year

Mancos has always been home to a large number of artists, but 2017 was its first full year as a certified Colorado Creative District. Colorado’s first Creative District was certified in 2012. Since...

DATE: Dec. 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Deported ex-Marine wins case to return to U.S. from Mexico

SAN DIEGO — A former Marine deported to Mexico 15 years ago after he was convicted of a minor offense has won his fight to return to the United States and regain his permanent U.S. residency. Marco...

DATE: Dec. 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos heads to committee for Citizen of the Year

Mancos will soon have a new Citizen of the Year. Nominations were due Dec. 1 and the current Citizen of the Year, Dr. Linda Simmons, is curating her committee. The committee will consist of three...

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

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