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Cities seem inevitable; why save the small town?
Cities seem inevitable, but rural towns are finding ways to hang on
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Courts challenge piecemeal approach to species recovery
Fish and Wildlife may reconsider how it protects grizzlies
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Idaho lands nation’s first International Dark Sky Reserve
BOISE, Idaho – A giant chunk of central Idaho with a dazzling night sky has become the nation’s first International Dark Sky Reserve. The International Dark-Sky Association late Monday designated…
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Cliven Bundy emerges free, defiant after Nevada case tossed
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Nevada rancher accused of leading an armed standoff that stopped federal agents from rounding up his cattle in 2014 walked out of a courthouse in…
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Midge Kirk plans book launch at Mancos library
Courtesy photo Midge Kirk will launch her book “They Persisted” at the Mancos Public Library on Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. According to a news release, the book is a…
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Police identify man killed in Pagosa Springs crash
Rollover accident occurred in town limits, near RV park
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Former Arizona sheriff, Trump ally Joe Arpaio running for Senate
PHOENIX — Joe Arpaio, the former Arizona sheriff who was spared a possible jail sentence when President Donald Trump pardoned him for disobeying a judge, announced Tuesday that he would…
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San Juan Forest plans to close gates in Dolores, Mancos areas
The Journal file<br><br>Some gates may close soon in the Boggy Draw area to prevent damage during freezing and thawing periods this winter. The Journal The San Juan National Forest announced…
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Senator proposes ending protections for Mexican gray wolf
This 2011 photo shows a female Mexican gray wolf looking to avoid being captured for its annual vaccinations and medical checkup at the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge in central New…
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Up to 2 feet of snow forecast in San Juan Mountains
Winter storm watch in effect Tuesday through Wednesday night
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If the Front Range’s economy is a racehorse, Southwest Colorado’s is a plow horse
Economist: Outlook improving, but local business sector needs to diversify
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With Colorado in mind, Gardner stands up to Trump
Senator opposes federal decision about marijuana enforcement
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Women’s march and rally set for Jan. 20 in Cortez
The Journal The second annual Power to the Polls Women’s March and Rally is set for Jan. 20 at Cortez City Park. It is sponsored by Montezuma Alliance For Unity…
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Archaeology Society to host presentation on Fremont culture
The Journal The Hisatsinom Chapter of the Colorado Archaeology Society will host a presentation by Brian Yaquinto will on Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist…
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Police Blotter
The Journal Saturday, Dec. 23 4 p.m.: A man was arrested at Big R, 1319 E. Main St., on a Garfield County warrant for failure to appear on a misdemeanor…
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Storm brings snow to Southwest Colorado; more might be coming
Four to eight inches falls in parched mountains
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Three horses struck by car on U.S. Highway 550 north of Durango
Jerry McBride/Durango Herald<br><br>01-05-18- Durango- Two horses were struck by a vehicle along this stretch of U.S. Highway 550 north of Durango in the Animas Valley. Three horses owned by La…
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Coram, McLachlan prepare agendas for Legislature’s opening day
Education, broadband access among lawmakers’ top priorities