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State seeks prison reforms as costs rise
‘We can no longer give the Department of Corrections blank checks,’ lawmaker says
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Monsoons could bring heavy rains this summer, new report says
Courtesy of Climate Prediction Center The Climate Prediction Center is offering a glimmer of hope for precipitation in Southwest Colorado in the coming months – welcome news as the region…
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Mancos caps a successful season at state trournament
Showalter, McKie, Medina, Galloway place in Top 10
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Arkansas River a bright spot amid grim drought
Wet winter in Sawatch Range helping runoff levels
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Bald eagle killed in northern Colorado; state investigating
A bald eagle that was found dead east of Platteville. Colorado Parks and Wildlife says the eagle was fatally shot and suffered organ damage, a broken bone and internal bleeding.…
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List Colorado hay for sale in annual publication
The Journal The Colorado Department of Agriculture is accepting listings for the 2018 Colorado Hay Directory, which connects hay producers with buyers. “Every year we receive calls from buyers across…
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As wildfire danger looms, Arizona forests close
The Kaibab National Forest with Bill Williams Mountain, background, in Williams, Ariz.Dyan Bone/U.S. Forest Service via AP file PHOENIX – Tourists and the residents of Arizona mountain towns that rely…
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Memorial nears completion for fallen Blue Angels pilot
Hornet jet will be installed next week in Tennessee
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Fallen police officers honored during memorial walk
About 500 community members attended the service
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La Plata County man is pardoned by Gov. John Hickenlooper
James Benavidez, 73, says he waited more than 50 years for justice
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Mesa Verde Gardeners club plans annual plant sale
The Journal The Mesa Verde Gardeners club hosts its annual plant sale on Saturday, May 26, from 8:30 a.m. to noon in the parking lot of Front Row Seat, next…
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Kayaker missing at Miramonte Reservoir is presumed drowned
Norwood man reportedly was fishing on the water
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Seedlings heal burn scar left by Missionary Ridge Fire
Project this fall will plant more than 180,000 trees
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Colorado senator goes from farming to foreign policy adviser
Sen. Cory Gardner’s expertise in Asian diplomacy comes at a pivotal time
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Petitions to recall two Dolores school board members deemed insufficient
Prock says she will protest if the process continues
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‘History, Hikes, Hops’ takes readers on a Colorado beer adventure
Denver reporter puts out a second book on Colorado craft beers
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Frank Leto will be first performer at Cortez library series
Frank Leto will be first performer of the 2018 Summer Reading Program Family Entertainment Series at the Cortez Public Library, on June 6.Courtesy photo The Journal The first performer of…