Mancos State Park preparing for summer of boating, fishing

Though Southwest Colorado saw the return of colder weather this week, Mancos State Park is ready for the summer season, Park Manager Scott Elder said. “It’s coming quickly,” Elder said. “It’s...

DATE: April 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ruedi Bear remembered as entrepreneur, champion skier

A former owner of Trimble Hot Springs, Ruedi Bear, was remembered Friday as an entrepreneur who loved jazz and skiing. Bear, 72, died in a one-vehicle crash Thursday evening south of Mancos, where...

DATE: April 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos schools moving to four-day schedule

Mancos School District will move to a four-day week next school year. Board members unanimously voted to make the switch at their regular meeting Monday after hearing results of a survey sent out...

DATE: April 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cathy Epps honored as school garden champion

Mancos Elementary Principal Cathy Epps got a surprise on Saturday when she was honored as a Mancos School Garden Champion. Teachers, students and Montezuma School to Farm Project staff members...

DATE: April 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Crash near Mancos kills former owner of Trimble Hot Springs

The former owner of Trimble Hot Springs was killed in a one-vehicle accident south of Mancos on Thursday evening. The body of Ruedi Bear, 72, was discovered Friday morning in a field off Road J,...

DATE: April 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos town administrator Andrea Phillips resigns

Mancos Town Administrator Andrea Phillips has resigned after four years in the position. Phillips turned in her resignation letter Monday, Mayor Queenie Barz said Friday. Phillips’ contract as...

DATE: April 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Houseboat infested with mussels is intercepted

A trailered houseboat encrusted with invasive mussels was discovered by Colorado Parks and Wildlife on the shoulder of U.S. Highway 160 at Mancos Hill on Tuesday. The boat, which was on a...

DATE: April 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Farm to table: Building local and regional food systems

Food security is a growing concern in the 21st century. Since 1935, the number of small family-owned farms in America has dwindled from 6.8 million to just over 2 million today, according to the...

DATE: April 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Living

Photo: A Mancos egg hunt

DATE: April 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos Hoedown plans local music lineup, food and drink

The Fifth Annual Mancos Spring Hoedown is April 29, and Montezuma School to Farm Project’s interim director, Sarah Syverson, promises a fun time for people of all ages. “It’s a great opportunity to...

DATE: April 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos crosswalk construction starts on U.S. 160

Mancos officials broke ground Monday on a pedestrian crossing project that has been in the works for more than a year. A crosswalk at the intersection of Beech Street and U.S. Highway 160 will help...

DATE: April 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Red flag fire warning is in effect Thursday in SW Colorado

The Journal The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for west-central and Southwest Colorado from 1-8 p.m. Thursday. Gusty winds and low humidity will create weather conditions...

DATE: April 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

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