CSU Extension in Montezuma County is seeking

CSU Extension in Montezuma County is seeking 2 qualified individuals to serve on the Extension Advisory Committee for a 3 year term, and 1 qualified individual for a 2 year term. Members of the Extension Advisory Committee act in an advisory capacity to the Montezuma County Extension office with respect to Extension Service programs. Applicants […]

Food Resources for Montezuma County

GOOD SAM’S FOOD PANTRY Address: 30 N. Beech St., Cortez, CO Phone: (970) 565-6424 Hours of Operation Tuesdays & Fridays: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM / 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Wednesdays & Thursdays: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM EVANGEL ASSEMBLY OF GOD Address: 209 W 5th St, Cortez, CO Phone: (970) 565-4198 Hours of […]

November SNAP Benefits on Hold due to Federal Government Shutdown

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November SNAP Benefits on Hold due to Federal Government Shutdown Montezuma County, CO – Because of the ongoing federal government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has not released the funds that states use to issue SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits. As a result, Colorado is unable to distribute SNAP benefits until federal […]

Montezuma County Assessor’s Office New Property Valuations

This article was submitted to The Journal and published on September 17. This is the original content, before edits made by The Journal staff for length. The Montezuma County Assessor’s Office has recently seen an increase in property owners with concerns about their new property valuations. If you’re wondering why your property’s assessed value went […]

The Dolores Ranger District is planning a couple prescribed burns this fall potentially looking to start the week of September 22nd (this is all pending favorable conditions and smoke limitations).

The Dolores Ranger District is planning a couple prescribed burns this fall potentially looking to start the week of September 22nd (this is all pending favorable conditions and smoke limitations).Fall broadcast plans:•Salter/Carlyle: 1,660 acres located 15 miles east of Cahone, near Salter Y along (NFSR) 510 just south of (NFRS) 514 – Salter Units 32, […]

Road Projects 2025 Single Layer Chip Overlay for Asphalt Maintenance

Road Projects 2025 Single Layer Chip Overlay for Asphalt Maintenance Item Road                              Description Miles 1 BB From Highway 491 to Road 15 1 2 CC From Highway 491 west to end of asphalt 4.2 3 L From City Limit to Highway 491 2.5 4 26 From Road P to the City Limit 3.3 5 […]

Information: STAGE 2 FIRE RESTRICTIONS

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STAGE 2 FIRE RESTRICTIONS PROHIBITIONS: Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire. 36 CFR 261.52 (a). This includes charcoal grills and barbecues, coal and wood burning stoves, and sheepherder’s stoves, and includes use in developed camping and picnic grounds. EXCEPT: Devices using pressurized liquid or gas (stoves, grills, or lanterns) that […]